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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 20 of 29

Seventh War Loan Public Meeting at Forbes Shire Council's Attitude

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 4

The public meeting called by the Mayor for the purpose of forming a committee in connection with the 7th War Loan was held in the…

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District Council Meeting

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 August 1918 · page 4

A meeting of the delegates of the above Council took place at Peak Hill on Saturday, 17th instant, at which the following were present:—…

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The War Loan. Shire and Municipality to Unite for £50,000

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 August 1918 · page 3

A meeting in connection with the above on Saturday was attended by the Mayor (Ald. Smith), Rev. Father Howard, Rev. H. Polkinghorne, Cr…

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Municipal Mems

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 August 1918 · page 3

The only absentees from Monday evening's meeting were Ald. Frost and Taylor. The Mayor (Ald.Smith) presided…

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Municipal Election

Western Champion · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 13

Nominations for the extraordinary vacancy in the Municipal Council closed at 5 p.m. on Tuesday and were formally declared by the Returning…

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F. and S. Association District Council Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1918 · page 2

At a meeting of the Burrangong District Council of the F. and S. Association, held in the P. and A. Hall on Saturday afternoon, Mr. F. H. Tout…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 September 1918 · page 2

The above met at the Council Chambers on Saturday last. Present: Crs. Alf. Bembrick (cnair), M. O'Loughlin, W. H. Simpson, and J. M. Holland…

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Formers and settlers. Lachlam District Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 3 September 1918 · page 2

A meeting of delegates to the above was held at the Shire Hall, West Wya long, on Thursday. The Chair was occupied by Mr. D. Nixon…

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Federal Issues. Party in Municipal Life. (Contributed.)

Forbes Times · Tuesday 3 September 1918 · page 4

To all thoughtful people the setback which avowed Labor candidates met with when contesting seats in Victorian city, town and shire…

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Shire Council

Western Champion · Thursday 5 September 1918 · page 23

The monthly meeting Qf the Goobang Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon, the members in attendance being Messrs. J. L. Whatmill…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 5 September 1918 · page 16

The usual meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, the aldermen present being Messrs. Bollinger (Mayor), Sanders,…

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Bland Shire Council Extraordinary Election. A. RIDING

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 6 September 1918 · page 5

NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary election, for the election of one Councillor to fill the yaeancy caused by the resignation of…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

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

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

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Tent in Main Street. Warm Discussion in Council Mayor's Action Censured

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 September 1918 · page 1

An echo of the many expressions of disapproval by the public anent the presence, of a theatrical tent in Lachlan-street, was heard at…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Regular Meeting

Forbes Times · Friday 6 September 1918 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, there being present Aldermen McDonnell (Deputy-Mayor,…

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Tent in Main Street. Notice of Censure Motion on Mayor. Hot Words in Council

Forbes Times · Friday 6 September 1918 · page 4

The erection of Phillip Lytton's theatre tent at the lower end of Lachlan-street, near the 'Times' office, gave rise to a heated discussion…

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Electric Light Scheme Public Meeting. Council's Proposal Supported

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 6 September 1918 · page 4

The public meeting called by the Shire President was held in the [?]re Hall on Monday night. The chair was occupied by [?]r. Bartram and there…

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Jemalong Shire Council. Ordinary Meeting

Forbes Times · Tuesday 10 September 1918 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon the ordinary meeting of the members of Jemalong Shire Council was held, when there were present: Cr. Noakes…

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Bland Shire Council. Extraordinary Vacancy

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 September 1918 · page 2

I BEG TO NOTIFY the electors of A Riding that I am a candidate for the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cr. C. E. Wallder…

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Weddin Shire Council. Work Required on Jemalong Boundary

Forbes Times · Tuesday 10 September 1918 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Weddin (Grenfell) Shire Council, the Engineer (Mr. A. A. Patterson) reported: I beg to recommend that the…

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