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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 17 of 23

Municipal Works

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 28 August 1915 · page 5

The portion of Watt-street (near Mrs Pryce's) is to be gravelled for 75 yards. Mr. H. Hart is to be asked to pay…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 31 August 1915 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the above took place on Saturday, there being present : Cr Maslin (President, in the chair) Crs McGrath, Bembrick…

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Lachlan Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 2 September 1915 · page 14

At the last meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council Chambers (Condobolin) the members present were:-—Crs. Brady (president), L'Estrange,…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 2 September 1915 · page 32

The Municipal Council met on Monday evening, the aldermen in attendance being Messrs. Stewart (Mayor), Geddes, Bollinger, Metcalfe,…

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Jemalong Shire Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1915 · page 2

The Jemalong Shire Council's usual monthly meeting was held on Saturday, at the shire rooms, there being a full attendance. Owing to heavy…

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District Council Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 September 1915 · page 2

At the late meeting at Young, the proceedings were somewhat lengthy. The Grenfell branch was represented by Messrs H. Carter and W. Griffiths…

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Jemalong Shir Council

Forbes Times · Tuesday 7 September 1915 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Jem-along Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers ou Saturday last, there being present the full Council…

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Shire of Weddin Contract No. 3/15

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 September 1915 · page 2

TENDERS are called for the SINKING of a TANK at Barbingal, from 2500 to 3000 cubic yards capacity. Specifications to be seen at the Shire office during- office hours. Tenders close on SATURDAY, the 18th day of SEPTEM-…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 9 September 1915 · page 31

The ordinary meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon, the members in attendance being Messrs. Whitmill…

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Council Proceedings

Western Champion · Thursday 9 September 1915 · page 19

Th Municipal Council were quite a happy family on Tuesday, and though they disposed of a very fair amount of business the meeting…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 9 September 1915 · page 20

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

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Boree Shire Council

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 10

The monthly meeting of the Boree Shire Council was held at Cudal on Tuesday lasst, President Whitmee in the chair. Also present—Crs…

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Jemalong Shire Council Careless Use of Fire. Various Road Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Councillors of Jemalong Sh[?]re Council was held on Saturday. Those present were Councillors R. E. Rawlins…

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Shire Engineer's Salary

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 8

The question of increases in salaries to Shire officers was discussed by Boree Councillors at their August meeting, and it was decided that the…

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Forbes Municipal Council. a Railway Request Granted

Forbes Times · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 8

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

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Bland Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 11 September 1915 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday last. Present—Crs Buttenshaw (chair), Robertson, Cronin, Holmes, the…

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Works in the Shire

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 11 September 1915 · page 4

At Friday's meeting of the Council, the Engineer reported as follows:—1.—Butler, contractor for tank…

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Merricanowry Bridge. The Shire and Residents to Find Half the Money Required

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 11 September 1915 · page 7

A public meeting duly convened by advertisement in these columns took place at Goolagong on Thursday and was attended by Crs. IP. C…

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Special Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1915 · page 2

A special meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council was held on Saturday, 11th inst., at noon. A letter was received from Mr R. Crippin,…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 September 1915 · page 11

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council was held on Friday, 13th inst. Present: Crs Brady (president,) Circuitt, Dunn, Dawson,…

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