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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 12 of 29

The Council's Dilemma. a Discussion Over 6/-

Forbes Times · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 2

What proved the sequel to the recent District Court case—Dr. Delohery v. Forbes Municipal Council—was discussed at last Friday's Council meeting…

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The Forbes Advocate Tuesday, May 22, 1917. Costs. Hot on Forbes Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 2

Some time ago, Dr. Delohery made a claim for £75 from Forbes Municipal Council, for alleged damage sustained by his car, through striking a…

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Shire Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 2

The meeting on Saturday was attended by Crs McCarron (President), Elliott, Matheson, Rowlands, Bryant and Wright. The President reported having…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 7

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council was held, last Friday week. Present: Crs. Templeton, McLean, Ludlow, Mooney, Dawson…

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Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting on Monday evening was attended by Ald. Poignaud, (Mayor), Matthews Taylor, Smith, Ryall and Todhunter…

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Win-the-War League. Poor Attendance at Public Meeting. Shire Council to be Asked to Take Action

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 2

The public meeting called for Friday night last, at the Shire Chambers, was attended by Messrs. Helyar, Emmett, Richardson,…

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Farmers in Conference. Lyndhurst District Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 3

The above body met on Tuesday under the Presidency of Mr. Whitmee (Cranbury) when the following were present:—…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 28

The adjourned meeting of the Municipal Council, was held on Thursday evening, the aldermen present being Messrs. D. Geddes (Deputy-Mayor),…

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Current Topics. Alderman Fined £2

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 4

Tuesday night's meeting of the aldermen was a special call of the Council. Alderman Reymond beings absent in Sydney, an apology for…

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The Mayor Questioned. Minister for Lands' Visit to Forbes

Forbes Times · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 4

At the termination of Tuesday's Council meeting Alderman Bates drew attention to a paragraph in one of the local papers, asking why the Mayor…

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Correspondence. Mayor and Minister. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 4

Sir,—I Read in your last issue some strong remarks on the action of the Mayor (Alderman Sam) in ignoring the request of the Minister for Lands…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. District Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 2

THE above met at Young on Saturday last. Among those present were delegates from—Greenethorpe, Messrs Gray and Watt. Balabla—T, H. Martin and Thos Carr…

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Next Time the Minister Comes Jemalong Shire Wants to Know

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 4

The following letter has been written from Jemalong Shire Council to the Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Lands:—…

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The Forbes Advocate Friday, May 25, 1917. Mayor and Minister. an Explanation. No Discourtesy Intended

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 4

At the special meeting of Forbes Municipal' Council on Tuesday night, Alderman Bates informed the Mayor that he had read in the "Advocate"…

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Latest Telegraphic. Shorter Working Days Labor Council's Attitude. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 4

The next batch of soldiers' votes are expected on Monday. A recruiting rally in Sydney yesterday resulted in 128 volunteers,…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 26 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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Call of the Council

Forbes Times · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 2

In view of the callof th Forbes Municipal Council last week, and the fine of £2 imposed by the Mayor on Alderman Lee for non-attendance,it is…

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Open Column. Municipal Elections. To the Editor Forbes "Times."

Forbes Times · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 4

Sir,—The Municipal elections next month will give the local people an opportunity to elect a new Council under a wider franchise. It is a great pity…

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Lachlan Shire Council (Continued from last week.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 11

Mr. Quarman's resignation as sanitary inspector of Tottenham and cane taker of the Leg of Mutton Tank was received and accepted. He…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 5

Council met on Friday night, 18th inst, there being present Ald. asker (Mayor), Brady, Hughes, Hay, Rhodes and Turner…

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