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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 24 of 29

Jemalong Shire. I

Western Champion · Thursday 17 October 1918 · page 26

A meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers last Saturday week, there bein[?] present—Crs. J. H. Noakes…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 17 October 1918 · page 22

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

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Boree Shire Council

Forbes Times · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Borce Shire Council at [?] the following matters of interest to our r[?]ders w[?] that area was transacted:—…

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Boree Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Boree Shire Council was presided over by President A. J. H. Wilcox, and there were also present: Crs. Noble,…

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Forbes Municipal Council. More About the Street Tent. Alderman Webster Ruled Out of Order

Forbes Times · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 5

The regular fortnightly meeting o[?] the local Municipal council was [?] on Tuesday evening [?] Present. Alderman [?]ates (Mayor), McDo[?]…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 6

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

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the aldermen was held on Tuesday night,, those present being the Mayor (Alderman Bates), and Aldermen…

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The War Loan Honor Flag for Jemalong Shire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 4

The Seventh War Loan has now closed, and while many centres have over-subscribed the quota allotted to them just as many places failed to…

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Bland Shire Election: To the Electors of A Biding

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 5

Ladies and Gentlemen,—Having been chosen by the Wamboyne Farmers and Settlers' Association as a candidate for the vacancy in…

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Electric Lighting Scheme Council to Proceed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 5

Al Monday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council, Mr. J. W. Franki's expert report on the lighting of West Wyalong with electricity was read,…

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Waugoela Shire Council. Thd Usual Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 19 October 1918 · page 5

The only absentee from Saturday's meeting was Or. Elliott. The President (Or. McCarron) presided. The minutes having been read and…

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Report of Waugoola Shire Auditor

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 19 October 1918 · page 6

The following report from the Shire's auditor was read at the meeting on Saturday:— Sir,—Having audited the books and…

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Shire Election. (To Editor "Advocate.")

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 October 1918 · page 2

Dear Sir,—Would you kindly allow me space in your valuable paper to make a little explanation and remarks re the coming extraordinary election…

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Burrangong Electorate Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1918 · page 2

THE Premier (Hon. W. A. Holman) presided at a conference of delegates from the Burrangong National Leagues in the Phoenix Room Town Hall, on Thursday afternoon…

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Shire Councillors on Tour. Official Visit of Inspection Condition of the District. a 300 Mile Tour

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 October 1918 · page 2

On Tuesday morning last, a party, consisting of the Shire President, Cr. Bartram, Cr. Templemun, Mr. T. F. Smith (Shire Engineer), and Mr..T…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 October 1918 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of this Council took place on Friday, 11th October. Present: Messrs Crouch (chair), Mooney, Ludlow…

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Lachlan Shire Crown Lands Available for Settlement Subsidising Council for Clearing Roads

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 October 1918 · page 6

Mr E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., has forwarded us the following communication from the Under-Secretary for Lands, which he received last week…

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The Seventh War Loan. Extended Until Monday Next. Gowra Municipality and Waugoola Shire Subscribe £60,000

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 23 October 1918 · page 3

On Saturday the Mayor (Ald. A. E. Smith) received a communication from the Forbes Town Clerk stating that their Municipality and Shire…

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Bland Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 3

The mo[?]ly meeting of the above was held on the 14th inst., when there were present—Crs. Bartram (Chair). Templeman, Maitland and Gagie…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of above was held on the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening, there being present Aid. Jno. Taylor (Mayor), J. M…

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