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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 11 of 29

Waucoola Shire Council. An Important Report by the Engineer

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 2

The Shire Engineer (Mr. H. F. Wilkinson) reported as follows to Saturday's meeting:— Woodstock Sanitary Depot.—…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 6

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

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Latest Telegraphic. Annual Imperial Conference Prime Minster Approves. Queensland Council Safe. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1917 · page 3

The Board appointed to inquire into the conduct of the State Children's Relief Departmeent, finds that the Mittagong Cottage Homes,…

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Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 9 May 1917 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting on Monday was attended by Ald Poignand (Mavor), Mair, Taylor, Emil hainz; Ryall, Smith and Todhunter…

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Shire Mems

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 9 May 1917 · page 4

The President (Cr. McCarton) is to represent the Waugoola Shire Council at the Annual Conference on 8th instant. £5 expenses was voted…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 10 May 1917 · page 22

The monthly mooting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon, the members present being Messrs. J. L. Whitmill…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening, the following being present :—Aldermen Jno. Tay…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 12 May 1917 · page 6

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

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Bland Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above took place at the Shire Chambers on the 4th May, when there were present—Cr. E. A…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 4

The following is the teat of the auditor's report recently submitted to the Municipal Council by Mr. Montgomery:…

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District Council Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 17

A meeting of the District Council of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association was held at Peak Hill on Wednesday, the Parkes branch being…

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Council Meeting Lapses

Forbes Times · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 4

For the first time for a very long while, the fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council on Tuesday evening last lapsed for want of a…

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Council and Gas

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of Forbes Municipal Council, to have been held on Tuesday night, lapsed for want of a quorum. When the "go to the…

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Municipal Miracles

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 1

The age of miracles is generally supposed to be past. Most people are inclined to that belief, but apparently our Municipal Council…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 19 May 1917 · page 6

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

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of above was held on Saturday last. Present: Crs. Jno. Murray (chair), P. H. Hall, M. O'Loughlin, A. Bembrick, W. H…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Borrowing £1000. Explanations by Alderman Bates and the Bandmaster

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 4

The adjourned fortnightly meeting of the aldermen was held on Friday night. In attendance were: Aldermen Sam (Mayor), Bates, Muller,…

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Forbes Municipal Council

Forbes Times · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 4

Tho adjourned meeting of the Forbes Municiapl Council was held in the council chambers' on Friday evening. Present.: Aldermen Sam (Mayor),…

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A Contract Criticised. Alderman Bates Speaks Out

Forbes Times · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 2

The latest innovation undertaken by tho Forbes Municipal Council is the much-needed kerbing and guttering of one of the most important and…

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Weddin Shire Declaraion of Poll

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 2

The Returning Officer on Thursday declared the poll for the recent elec­tion for the vacancy in 'B' riding which resulted in the return of Cr…

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