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

Council & local affairs, 1916

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The Dust Nuisance. Powers of the Council. to Regulate Traffic

Forbes Times · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 4

At the meeting of the local Municipal Council on Tuesday evening last, the following letter was read from Mr W. G. Dowling, Stock Inspector, at…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 3

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

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Municipal Intelligence

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 2

First Councillor: "Here's a finelooking street." Second Ditto: "You're right. What's the best thing to do with it?"…

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State Recruiting Campaign. Should the Sh[?]re and Municipality Aot Independently? Mr. Catts Says "Yes."

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 4

We have been courteously handed the following telegram from Mr. J. H. Catts, Secretary to the State Recruiting Campaign, to the Mayor…

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Lachlan Shire Council. (Continued from last issue.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 6

Mr. Fowler, of Tottenham, notisfied that he wood accept the position of poundkeeper at Tottenham, and submitted the names of his…

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The Lord Mayor

Western Champion · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 7

The N.S. Wales Government, having to choose a Lord Mayor of Sydney, last week selected Richard Denis Meagher as the man most suitable for…

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Police Court. Wednesday, February 2nd. (Before Mr. H. Holcombe, P.m.) Municipal Matters

Western Champion · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 22

H. McGuiness pleaded guilty to depositing rubbish in Bushman street, but claimed that he was promoting the growth of the street trees. Fined…

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Payment of Aldermen

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 4

Thus an exchange:—Under the new Local Government Bill, it is proposed at the first election under the bill to ask ratepayers to say if…

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Alleged Embezzlement Charges Against Ex-Gas Employees. a Municipal Muddle

Forbes Times · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 8

Some startling instances of Municipal mismanagement were disclosed during the hearing of a case at the Forbes Police Court on Tuesday last. Wm…

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Forbes Embezzlement Case. Municipal Gas Muddle. Defendant Committed for Trial

Forbes Times · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 5

The case against Wm. Richard Crippen, alleged embezzlement, was resumed at the local police court this morning, before Mr. Holcombe, P.M…

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Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above on Monday evening was attended by the Mayor (Ald. Smith), Ald, Taylor, Emilhainz, Schubert, Todhunter,…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 3

Juint Honorary Secretaries.—T. H. Nesbitt, Esq., Town Clerk, W. C Layton, Esq., Deputy Town C[?]k. Sydney…

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A Municipal Ouster

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 4

In the Temora Court last week, before Mr. Arnott, P.M.. Ald. Thorn applied for an order to oust Ald. W. G. G Lucas from his seat…

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Jemalong Shire Council. Temporary Loan of £1000 Repaid

Forbes Times · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the jemalong Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers on Saturday last, when there were present Crs. R. E. Rawlins…

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Jemalong Shire Council Sound Financial Position. Councillor Brown President

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 1

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

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Shire President's Minute. for Year 1915

Forbes Times · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 2

The President of the Jemalong shire Council (Mr. R. E. Rawlins) made the following minute to his Council on Saturday last:—…

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Shire President for 1916. Cr. M. Brown Elected

Forbes Times · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 3

The special meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council on Saturday last for the purpose of electing a President for the ensuing twelve months was attended by…

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Bland Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday last. The chair was occupied by the President (Cr. E. A. Buttenshaw)…

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Recruiting Campaign. Waugoola Shire Council Forms A War Service Committee

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 2

Pursuant to advertisement convening a public meeting the following attended at the Shire Chambers on Saturday last:—Crs. Rowlands…

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Lachlan Shire Recruiting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 5

The first meeting in connection with forming local recruiting committees was held at Cargelligo on Saturday evening. Mr. A. G…

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