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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1915

454 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 23

Jemalong Shire Council Complaints About Roads. Trouble Over Sheep on Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1915 · page 3

The monthly meeting of Councillors of Jemalong Shire was held on Saturday. Those present were Councillors R. E. Rawlins (president), J…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 12 August 1915 · page 13

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, the aldermen in attendance being Messrs. Stewart (Mayor),…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Aldermanic Orders Ignored. Alderman Lee on the Warpath

Forbes Times · Friday 13 August 1915 · page 3

The regular fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council, held on Tuesday evening last, was at tended by Aldermen Sam (Mayor),…

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Shire Officers' Salaries

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 13 August 1915 · page 8

Not the least important business at Tuesday's meeting of the Boree Shire Council was the application of the clerk (Mr. A. H. T…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 August 1915 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the aldermen was held on Tuesday-night, those present being Aldermen Sam (Mayor), Bates, Muller, Hugo,…

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Boree Share Council

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 13 August 1915 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the above Council was held in Cudal on Tuesday last, President Whitmee in the chair. Also present: Crs. Anderson,…

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Engineer's Report. The following matters arising out of the engineer's report were dealt with by the Council:—

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 13 August 1915 · page 6

Eugowra—Wafer lying in large swamp near old butter factory.—Engineer to take necessary levels and have drains made as early as possible…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 August 1915 · page 6

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council was held last Friday night, there being present Ald Tasker (Mayor), Hughes, Munro,…

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Jemalong Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 19 August 1915 · page 6

The monthly meeting of Councillors of Jemalong Shire (Forbes) was held on Saturday week. Those present were Councillors R. E. Rawlins…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 19 August 1915 · page 13

The postponed meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Morday afternoon, the members present being Messrs. Whitmill (President),…

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Parkes Council. the Holiday Question

Western Champion · Thursday 19 August 1915 · page 20

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was, at the request of Alds. Metcalfe, Loader, and Woodward, called for Monday to discuss a…

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Waugoola Shire Meeting

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 20 August 1915 · page 11

The monthly meeting of the Waugoola Sbire was held in Cowra on Saturday last, President Rowlands in the chair. Also present—Crs. O'Neill,…

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MUNICIPALITY v. SHIRE. The Mayor Indignant

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 21 August 1915 · page 2

A letter was received at Monday's Municipal Couucil-meeting from Mr. Engiueer Wilkinson stating he had used three loads of metal and two of…

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Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 21 August 1915 · page 2

The usual meeting on Monday evening was attended by Aid. Smith (Mayor), Muir, Frost, Taylor, Emilhaiuz, Matthews, Poignand and…

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Proposed Municipal Borrowing. Inquiry Under the Looal Government Act

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 21 August 1915 · page 2

An inquiry was conducted at the Council Chambers on Thursday before Mr. James Smith Mollison into the proposal to borrow £3250 for street…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 August 1915 · page 6

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council was held on Friday, 12th. inst. Present: Crs Brady (president), L'Estrange, Templeton,…

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Farmers and Settlers. Lachian District Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 25 August 1915 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held at the M. U. Oddfellows' Hall, West Wyalong, on Thursday. The President (Mr. A. G…

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Forbes Gas Manager. a Temporary Appointment. Alderman Bates' Complaint

Forbes Times · Friday 27 August 1915 · page 8

The position of Manager of the Forbes gasworks having been vacant for some time owing to the resignation of Mr. H. H. Turner, a…

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Forbes Municipal Council. the Temporary Loan. Allumino-Ferric and Clear Water

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1915 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the aldermen was held on Tuesday night. In attendance were Alderman Sam (Mayor), Bates, Hugo, M'Donnell,…

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Forbes Municipal Council Overstepping Its Borrowing Powers the Closing of Boxing Saloons

Forbes Times · Friday 27 August 1915 · page 8

The regular fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council on Tuesday evening last was attended by Aldermen Sam (Mayor), Bates,…

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