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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 24 of 29

Bland Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire Chambers on Friday. Present— Cr. Butteushaw (chair) and Crs…

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The Municipal Council Another South Sea Bubble (To the Editor.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 12

Sir,--The eve of the last Municipal lection was heralded in with a flood of literature that, like the Lachlan river, threatened to…

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Municipal Matters

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 2

Despite the decidedly anpropitions weather conditions prevailing on Monday evening, the usual meeting of the above body was attended by…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 11 October 1917 · page 20

The monthly meeting of the Goobaug Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon, the Councillors in attendance being Messrs. Whitmill…

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Boree Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting, of the above was held in the Shire Chambers, Cudal, on Tuesday last. Present: Crs. Andrew Anderson, (president),…

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Mayor's Minute

Forbes Times · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 8

Referred to the Aditor to be au dited in accordance with the Regulations under the Local Government Act, 1906, Local Government (Loans)…

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Boree Shire Works

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 1

Engineer Rowe reported to this week's meeting of the Boree Shire'as follows:— Maintenance…

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Bland Shire Council (Continued from Last Issue)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 13 October 1917 · page 5

The Public Works Department furnished particulars in connection with the proposed removal of fencing from the…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 13 October 1917 · page 6

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

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Goobang Shire Council

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 October 1917 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held at Parkes last week, the Councillors in attendance being Messrs. Whitmill…

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Shire Engineer's Report

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 17 October 1917 · page 2

The following was dealt; with at the meeting on Saturday:— Proposed subdivision of Mr. W. Cobley's property at Canowindra. I made…

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The Municipal Council and "Ratepayer". (To the Editor.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 October 1917 · page 12

Sir,--On perusing the last issue of the "Lach[?]nde:" it was very much to my amusement to read a letter purporting to be sighed by…

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The Municipal and Other Councils. "The Way of Condobolin." (To the Editor.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 October 1917 · page 12

Sir,--Your correspondent who hides his identity under the nom de plume of "Ratepayer" was evidently inspired to write his letter by a…

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Goobang Shire Council. Careless Use of Fire Act

Western Champion · Thursday 18 October 1917 · page 4

NOTICE is hereby given that during the months of October, November, December and January, the provisions of the "Careless Use of Fire Act," are…

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Jemalong Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 18 October 1917 · page 17

The monthly meeting of the Councillors of Jemalong Shire (Forbes) was held on Saturday week. Those in attendance were Councilors W. H…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 18 October 1917 · page 33

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, the aldermen present being Messrs. Howard (Mayor). Geddes,…

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Boree Shire Council

Forbes Times · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 8

At the last meeting or the Boree Shire Council—attended by Crs. Anderson (President), Whitmee, Cheney Brown, Willcox and Noble—the…

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Aldermen Have to Pay. Forbes Council Protests

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 3

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night, Alderman Patterson moved that the following resolution be placed on the emergency…

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Forbes Municipal Council. a Heavy Business Paper

Forbes Times · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 8

The regular fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council on Tuesday evening last look place in the council chambers at the usual hour…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Brewery Lane Houses. An Interesting Discussion

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 1

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

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