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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 6 of 23

Murrungal Shire Tenders Accepted

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 5

Gunnary, via Frogmore, to Reid's Flat' J. Mackio, £16 4s. Gunnary, via Frogmore, to Reid's Flat, P. Corkery, £15 8s…

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Jemalong Shire Council

Forbes Times · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers on Saturday last, when there were present Crs…

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For The Belgians Shire Council's Action

Forbes Times · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 3

A letter was rerd at the meeting of the Jemalotig Shire Council on Saturday last, stating that the committee of the Citizens' "War Chest"…

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Jemalong Shire Council Requests From Various Centres. Warning to a Landowner

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Councillors of Jemalong Shire was held on Saturday morning. In attendance were Councillors Rawlins (President),…

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Assisting the Belgians. [?]Emalong Council and Ladies The President's Fine Offer

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

Jemalong Shire Council has decided to make an effort to assist the Belgians. A letter from Mr Chas. A. Walker, hon. secretary of the…

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Municipal Election Mr. James Edwards Returned by a Narrow Margin

Forbes Times · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 3

The extraordinary municipal election caused by the resignation of Alderman J. J. Cleary took place on Saturday last, but as the…

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Municipal Elections. a Close Contest

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

The by election, to fill the extraordinary vacancy in Forbes Municipal Council, caused by the retirement of Alderman Cleary, was held on…

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Greek Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 2

A meeting of Cabinet has been held. The Greek Minister from Paris was present. The King has decided to hold a…

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Goodbang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 11 March 1915 · page 25

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

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Jemalong Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 11 March 1915 · page 22

The monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council (Forbes) was held the Shire Chambers on Saturday last, when there were present Crs…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 11 March 1915 · page 23

The ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday evening, the aldermen present being Messrs. Fisher, Geddes, Loader, Woodward, Best…

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Boree Shire Council

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting of the Council was held at Cudal on Tuesday last, Cr. Whitmee in the chair. Also present were Crs. Noble, Wilcox,…

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Forbes Municipal Council Alderman Edwards Welcomed Band Instruments Called in

Forbes Times · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council was held in the council chambers on Tuesday evening last. The newly-elected…

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Alderman Edwards' Red Book a Plethora of Questions

Forbes Times · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 6

Alderman Jas. Edwards' re-entry into the civic life of the town was marked in a most signal manner this week. At the Municipal…

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Engineer's Report. At Shire Council meeting on Tuesday Engineer Donaldson submitted his report as follows:—

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 12

Metalling Blatchford-street. Forming and gravelling 13½ chains of Blatchford-st., 42 feet in width—total cost £233 18s 1d, or 9s 3d per…

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Re-arrangement of Council's Staff

Forbes Times · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 4

A call of the Forbes Municipal Council was made for Wednesday evening last for the purpose of considering the re-arrangement of…

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The Forbes Lagoon Discussion in the Council

Forbes Times · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 6

The Forbes lagoon came in for some discussion at the Municipal Council table on Tuesday evening last. Alderman Edwards was the…

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Municipal. Some Alterations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 4

A special call meeting of the aldermen of Forbes Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night. s When the meeting opened, there were present…

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Alleged Breach of Health Act. a Council Prosecution Fails

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 13 March 1915 · page 2

Cowra Conncil v. Dr. Hugh McLaren, Failing to report that a patient of his named Sarah Myers was suffering from typhoid fever…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

The monthly meeting of Weddin Shire Council took place on Saturday, those present being: Crs. Maslin (in the chair), McGrath, O'Loughlin,…

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