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

Council & local affairs, 1918

576 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 29

Farmers Mb Settlers' Association District Council's Annual Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 7

The annual meeting of the District Council of the Farmer's and Settlers Association was held in the Council chambers at Forbes town…

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Governor as Navvy. Can Build Roads and Bridges Value of Shire Councils

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 2

"I know something about the work you are engaged in," said the Governor, Sir Walter Davidson, addressing the conference of Shire…

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Council and Recruiting. Willing to Take a Stand—if Requested

Forbes Times · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 4

A couple of communications regarding recruiting were before the local Municipal Council at its meeting on Tuesday last, when a message…

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Municipal Works. a Big Programme

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 7

At the meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council on Tuesday evening, the works committee, members of which had previously made an…

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Bland Shire council. (Continued from last issu[?])

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 3

Messrs F. J. Ra[?]ff and others petitioned [?] the clearing of a [?]oad round Miss Lynch's [?]ock—a bush fire having completely blocked the…

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Shire Public Gates

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council, the following applications for Public Gates were approved of the same to be advertised…

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Shire Honor Board

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Bland Stire Council, Cr. Buttenshaw reported that whilst in Sydney be obtained prices and particulars in…

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Off to the War Good Luck to Alderman Geddes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 2

Alderman W. Geddes, who is on final leave, is leaving for camp by this afternoon's train. Last night this aldermen and friends met for…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 9

The usual monthly meeting of the Council was last Friday week. Present: Crs. Crouch (president), McLean, Ludlow, Mooney, Dawson,…

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Correspondence. the Municipal Council's Preference [?] to Returned Soldiers. (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 5

Sir,--Permit me space in your valuable columns for a few lines of comment on the action of the Municipal Council, at their last monthly…

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Lyndhurst District Council. Secretary's Annual Report

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 3

Mr. H. M. Brown, hon. sec. to the above, presented the following report to the annual meeting of the Council: Gentlemen,—In presenting the…

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Lyndhurst District Council. Annual General Meeting. Mr. L. McInnes Elected President

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Lyndhurst District Conncil held subsequent to the quarterly meeting on Tuesday, the following officers were elected:…

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The Farmer's Parliament Meeting of the Lyndhurst District Council of F. & S. Assn. Some Important Matters Dealt With

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 2

The above ou Tuesday was attended by Messrs. C. Whitmee (Cranbcry), H. M. Brown (Lockwood), J. M. Gow (Canowindra), H. S…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 6

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

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Late Wires. Sydney, Friday. labor Council Lapses

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 4

The Labour Council suddenly adjourned without opening the meeting last night. Owing to the…

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Open Column (To the Editor.) the Proposed Transfer of Land to Boree Shire

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 5

Sir,—I will be very pleased if you will afford me space through your columns to express an opinon re the transferring of that portion of what…

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Farmers [?]. Settlers Lachlan District Council. Important Matters for Wheatgrowers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 4

A meeting of delegates to the above was held at Reynold's Hotel on Wednesday 22nd inst. The following delegates were present:—…

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Latest Telegraphic. Sydney Labor Council. Another Futile Meeting. The Reinforcements Problem. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 4

Owing to a great crowd of visitors to the Trades Hall last night entrenching 011 space intended for-delegates, Mr Morby, the President,…

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Municipal Valuations. an Important Appeal

Forbes Times · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 4

An interesting appeal case will shortly come on for hearing before the Supreme Court, which will decide an important point as to…

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Farmers & Settlers Lachlan District Council. Important Matters for Wheatgrowers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 2

A meeting of delegates to the above was held at Reynold's Hotel on Wednesday 22nd inst. The following delegates were present:—…

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