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

Council & local affairs, 1917

580 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 29

Forbes Municipal Council. Casual Gas Management. the Manager's Protest

Forbes Times · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 4

The regular fornightly meeting of the local Municipal Council on Tuesday evening was attended by Aldermen Sam (Mayor). Reymond, Muller,…

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No Naughty Books. Why the Literary Institute Went Bung. An Alderman's Statement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 4

At the Council meeting on Tuesday levelling, the request of the Forbes' Literary Institute, asking for a remission of rates, was further…

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Waugoola Shire. To the Ratepayers of B Riding

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 5

Again I offer myself as a candidate to represent your interests in the above Council. As you are doubtless aware, the election of the 27th of…

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Waugoola Shire. To the Ratepayers of B Riding

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 5

Ladies and Gentlemen,—Owing to an error by the Returning Officer in conducting the last Triennial Election, the whole of the Councillors of…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 6

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

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Wyalong Municipal Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 21 April 1917 · page 4

A meeting of the above Council was held on the 2nd Inst, when there were present—His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen L. H…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1917 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday last Present: Crs. John Murray (Vice-President), W. H…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 6
Also in Cowra Free Press

Council met last Friday night, there being present Aid. D. H. Tasker (Mayor), H. Holm, A, Turner, G Hay, L. Hughes, H. Reid add J. H…

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Smoking at Council Meetings

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 3

On Monday when our civic fathers wept into committee it was the signal for several of those presout to light up and indulge in "my lady nicotine.'…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 6

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

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Jemalong Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Forbes Times · Tuesday 1 May 1917 · page 3

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

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Jemalohg Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1917 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of Jema[?] long-Shire Council on Saturday, those present were Councillors W. H. Sly (president), J. D. Low, J. H. Noakes,…

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The Forbes Advocate Tuesday, May 1, 1917. Shire Council and P.M. an Inquiry Asked For. Mr Holcombe to be Given an Opportunity to Explain

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1917 · page 2

At the conclusion of the Jemalong Shire Council meeting on Saturday morning Councillor Sly (president) remarked there was some…

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The Shire Appeal Case. P.m.'s Remarks Objected To. Explanation to Be Asked

Forbes Times · Tuesday 1 May 1917 · page 3

The members of the Jemalong Shire Council have abundantly shown they are not a body to sit by and compracently digest undue criticism. Since…

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Shire Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 2 May 1917 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly-elected Councillors took place on Saturday, when there was a full board. Cr. McCarron was again unanimously elected President…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 20

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, the aldermen in attendance befog Messrs. Geddes (Deputy-Mayor),…

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Municipal Revision Court

Western Champion · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 19

Mr. H. Holcombe, P.M., presided at the Municipal Revision Court on Wednesday afternoon for the purpose of dealing with the new roll of…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting. Threat to the Band

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the aldermen was held on Tuesday evening. In attendance were Aldermen. Sam (Mayor), Lee, Hugo,…

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Forbes Municipal Council. the New Rising Main to Reservoir. Work to Be Proceeded With

Forbes Times · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 8

The regular fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council was held on Tuusday evening ast, there being presenr Aldermen Sam (Mayor), Lee,…

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