Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

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

Council & local affairs, 1916

606 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 31

Special Council Meeting. the 1916 Estimates. Question of Generative Retorts

Forbes Times · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

A special meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council was held last night, when there were present Aldermen Sum (Mayor), Reymond, Bates,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Increased Municipal Taxation. a General Rate of Fourpence in the £. Aldermen Divided on the Question. But the Middle Party Carry the Day

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 3

Despite the late hour at which the, question of fixing the rates for the year was brought on, owing to the large amount of other business, the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Municipal Works

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

The following recommendations by the Works Committee wete agreed to at Monday's meeting:—Two pipe culverts at the intersection of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Jemalong Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council, (Forbes) was held on Saturday week, when there were present Crs. R. E. Rawlins…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 7

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

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

Tho usual monthly meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night Present: Aid. Jno. Taylor"(Mayor). J. W. Rigden, W. A…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Grenfell War Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held on the 17th inst., in the Council Chambers, there being present:—Aid. Jno Taylor (Mayor, in the chair), Cr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 6

The usual meeting on Monday evening was attended by the full Council, the Mayor (Ald. Smith) presiding. The minutes having been…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 5

Joint Honorary Secretaries—T. H. Nesbitt, Esq., Town Clerk. W. G. Layton, Esq., Deputy Town Clerk, Sydney…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Mayor's Appeal

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

To the residents of Cowra and District —As you know the "Boomerangs" route march, from Parkes, will arrive in Cowra on 27th instant, and we have to pay the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Health Matters. The Council Officer's Report

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

The above showed that since last meeting there were 10 infectious cases—eight within the municipality and two from outside; notices had…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

WANTED: 50,000 SOLDIERS Municipal Counoll Makes a Move

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

At the Municipal Council meeting on Monday evening a number of circulars from the Prime Minister and the General Secretary of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 6

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

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 8

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council was held at the Council Chambers on Friday night of the 14th inst. Present Ald. D. H…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 3

Joint Honorary Secretaries.—T. H. Neshitt, Esq., Town Clerk, W. G. Layton, Esq., Deputy Town Clerk, Sydney…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

F. & S. District Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the above convened for Tuesday (yesterday) was only attended by Messrs. H. J. Brion and L. McInnes. After waiting for some hours our…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 26

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

Continued on Trove, page 26 →

Forbes Municipal Council. Gas Examiner's Excessive Expenses. Mr. Catts Annoyed

Forbes Times · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 8

The regular fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council was held in the Council Chamber, Town Hull, on Tuesday evening last, when there…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Forbes Municipal Council. Gasworks Matters. Wheat Teams Raise the Dust

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Alderman of the Forbes Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening. Those present were…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Electors Council. Annual Meeting. (Contributed)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Asbburnham P.L.L. Electorate Council took place in the town hall, Forbes, on Sunday, the 16th January…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →