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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 19 of 23

Breach of Traffic Regulations. The Council take Action. And Defendants are Heavily Fined

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 9 October 1915 · page 7

At the police court on Thursday Inspector Lewis proceeded against Ernest Storer Twigg for not driving his motor car on the left side of the…

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Shire Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 13 October 1915 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting took place on Saturday, when there were present: Crs. Rowlands (President), Thompson, McCarron, O'Neil, Brien,…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 October 1915 · page 11
Also in Cowra Free Press

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council was held on Friday night, there being present Aid. D. H. Tasker, jnr. (Mayor), Brady,…

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To Borrow or Not to Borrow? That is the Question. The Case for the Council put by the Mayor and Ald. Poignand

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 13 October 1915 · page 2

As will be seen from our business colamns the following questions will be put to the ratepayers on Saturday next, when a poll will be taken…

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Farmer's Wheat to be Carted with the Shire's Plant

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 13 October 1915 · page 2

A proposal was before the Shire Council on Saturday, from the two engine drivers to rent the traction engine and trucks for the purpose of…

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Educational Matters. a Secondary School Wanted for Cowra. A Good Move by the Mayor

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 13 October 1915 · page 2

At Monday evening's meeting of the Municipal Council the Mayor brought up a question of great importance to parents in the Cowra district, viz., the…

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Wanted: a Higher Rate. Shire Employees Retrenched. Owing to Lack of Funds

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 13 October 1915 · page 3

The following communication was received at the Waugoola, Shire Council meeting on Saturday:— From Manildra F. and S. Assn. asking…

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Jemalong Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 14 October 1915 · page 9

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

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 14 October 1915 · page 26

The adjourned meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, the aldermen present being Messrs. Stewart (Mayor),…

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Current Topics. Shire Council to Control Electric Light

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 1

For some weeks past the Shire Council has had under offer the Cano windra Electric Lighting Co.'s plant. Mr. Reynolds, of Messrs. Julius and…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1915 · page 2

A full meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night to consider a communication from the Local Government Office,…

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Yalgogrin Recruiting. Association. Visit of the Shire President

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 16 October 1915 · page 2

At the Invitation of the Yalgogrin Recruiting Association, the Shire President (Cr. E. A. Buttenshaw), accompanied by Messrs J…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 October 1915 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Council was held on Friday week, there being present Crs. Brady (President,) L'Estrange, Circuitt,…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 21 October 1915 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, the aldermen present being Messrs. Howard (Deputy-Mayor),…

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Parkes Council. Auditor's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 21 October 1915 · page 24

Following is a copy of Auditor Montgomery's report, which was placed before the Municipal Council at their last meeting:—I beg to advise…

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The Mayor of Forbes

Forbes Times · Friday 22 October 1915 · page 4

Mr. Arthur Hubert Sam, the Mayor of Forbes, whose photo appears above, was born on the island of Kawau, Auckland, New…

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Forbes Municipal Council Water Softening Process Question of Roads Loan Again

Forbes Times · Friday 22 October 1915 · page 8

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

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The Powers Op President or Mayor Under the L.G. ACT. (To the Editor of the Grenfell Record)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 22 October 1915 · page 2

SIR,—In a recent issue of your valuable journal, there appeared a par referring to the report of Mr. W. S. Stevens in regard to certain alleged…

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Forbes Minicipal Council. Suggestion Regarding BORTalk About Gas and Goats. ROWING

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 October 1915 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the aldermen was he'd on Tuesday night. Those present were Alderman Sam (Mayor), Bates, Patterson, Hugo,…

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