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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 13 of 29

Farmers in Conference. Lyndhurst District Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 2

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

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Lachlan District Council. Of the F. & S. Aaan

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 3

A meeting of delegates to the above was held at the Shire Hall, West Wyalong, on Wednesday. The chair was occupied by Mr. A…

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Forbes Municipal Council. the Town Weir. Request for Improvement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the aldermen was held on Tuesday night. In attendance were Aldermen Sam (Mayor), Bates, Lee Patterson,…

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Forbes Municipal Council. a Question of Arrears of Rates

Forbes Times · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 4

The regular fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council on Tuesday evening last was attended by Aldermen Sam (Mayor), Bates, Leo,…

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Ashburnham District Council. Annual Meeting

Forbes Times · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 8

A report has reached us of the annual meeting of the Ashburnham District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, held at Peak Hill…

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Workmen's Compensation Act. Harrassing the Farmer. Resolution by Lyndhurnt District Council

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 5

The following letter has been forwarded to Mr. C. H. Bushell, by Mr. H. M Brown, secretary of the Lyndhurst District Council of the…

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Latest Telegraphic. Day Labor to Go. Destruction of Wheat Stacks. Labor Council and Conscription. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 4

During the next financial term about ten millions sterling will be required to meet charges in connection with the Commonwealth debt…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 2 June 1917 · page 6

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

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Lachian District Council. Of the F. & S. Assn. (Continued from last Issue)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 2 June 1917 · page 4

A meeting of delegates to the above was held at the Shire Hall, West Wyalong, on Wednesday. The chair was occupied by Mr. A…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 5 June 1917 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday last. Present: Crs. John Murray, M. O'Loughlin, P. H. Halls,…

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Jemalong Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1917 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Councillors of Jemalong Shire was held on Saturday. In attendance were Councilors W. Sly (President), J. H…

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Jemalong Shire Council, Soldiers Repatriation Scheme. Public Meeting to Be Called

Forbes Times · Tuesday 5 June 1917 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of members of the Jemalong Shire Council was held in the chambers on Saturday last, when there were present—Councillors Sly…

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Shire Works. Engineer's Report for May

Forbes Times · Tuesday 5 June 1917 · page 1

The Engineer (Mr. A. J. Booth) reported to Saturday's meeting of the Shire Council that Costello was propressing well with his contract on…

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Shire Councillors Denounce "Shouting." As a Curse to Australia

Forbes Times · Tuesday 5 June 1917 · page 2

Going the rounds of all Municipal and Shire Councils throughout our sunny and mice-infested State at the present time is a circular letter asking…

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The Jocular P.M. His Version of Shire Appeal Incident. Follows the Usual Procedure and Blames the Reporter

Forbes Times · Tuesday 5 June 1917 · page 2

At the meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council on Saturday last, the following letter was read from the Department of the Attorney-General and of…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening, the following being present:—Ald…

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Municipal Council. Special Finance Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 3

A special meeting of the finance committee of Forbes Municipal Council was held oil Tuesday night. The auditor's report on the finances…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Meeting in Committee

Forbes Times · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 6

A special meeting of the local Municipal Council as a committee of the whole was held in the Mayor's room, Town Hall, on Tuesday evening last…

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The Municipal Elections

Forbes Times · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 4

The Municipal elections take palce on Saturday, June 30th, and nomination day is Friday, June 22nd. Nominations must be in the hands of the returing…

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Bland Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday last. There were present—Cr. Buttenshaw (chair), and Crs…

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