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

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Houses in Brewery Lane. Are They Habitable? Discussion in the Council

Forbes Times · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 6

The condition of certain houses in what is known as Brewery Lane, Forbes, came in for considerable discussion at the meeting of the local…

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No Passes for Municipal Conference

Forbes Times · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 4

The Forbes Municipal Council is in receipt of a communication stating that the Railway Commissioners will not issue passes to delegates…

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Waucoola Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 20 October 1917 · page 6

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

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 20 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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An Advocate for Increased Shire Rates

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 20 October 1917 · page 2

During an interview with the Waugoola Shire Crs. on Saturday last Mr. Bowd, a resident of Canowindra, who is badly served in regard to roads,…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 October 1917 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday, following being present :Crs. Jno, Murray (President),…

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A Mayor's Comments

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 October 1917 · page 2

ALDERMAN OGILVY, Mayor of Manly, in mov­ing a motion demanding the internment of all enemy aliens :-Sometimes I wonder if the war is really on…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 8

Council had a record short meeting on Friday, 12th inst. Until afternoon there was not a quorum present, but by train the President, Cr…

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Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 2
Also in Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder

The usual meeting of the above on Monday evening was attended by Ald. Smith (Mayor), Poignand, Todhunter, McLaren, Taylor, Bramall…

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Municipal Council

Western Champion · Thursday 25 October 1917 · page 17

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening the aldermen present being Messrs. Howard (Mayor), Geddes,…

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A Novel Competition the Best Poultry Farm in the Shire

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 3

The Miranda Branch of the Agricultural Bureau has arranged for a competition for poultry farmers in that district, which is certain to…

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Lord Mayor's Appeal

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 27 October 1917 · page 4

"I now desire to submit to your benovolent consideration the state of things with regard to the large number of women and children who are enduring…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 27 October 1917 · page 6

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

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No Passes for Aldermen. Delegates Censure Government

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 October 1917 · page 4

There was very heated discussion, at the King's Hall this morning following a motion deploring the action of the Government in refusing free…

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Lord Mayor's Appeal

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 31 October 1917 · page 3

"I now desire to submit to your benevolent consideration the state of things with regard to the large number of women and children who are enduring…

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Poultry a Novel Competition. The Best Poultry Farm in the Shire

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 31 October 1917 · page 10

The Miranda branch of the Agricultural Bureau has arranged for a competition for poultry farmers m that district which is certain to arouse interest in many parts…

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Municipal Controversy

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 31 October 1917 · page 6

Our attention has been called by Messrs. McLachlan and Murray, Solicitors, Sydney, to a correspondent of a more or less acrimonious…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 1 November 1917 · page 5

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

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Municipal council

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

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday evening. Present:—Alderman John Taylor (Mayor) in the chair, and Alderman…

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