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

Council & local affairs, 1919

626 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 32

Fighting the 'Flu Thanks for Mayor and Clerk. Aldermen Criticised

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 2

At the meeting of Jemalong Shire Council on Saturday, the President, in his minute, referred to the fine work done at Forbes in fighting the…

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Jemalong Shire Council. First Meeting Since 'Flu Outbreak

Forbes Times · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council was held on Saturday morning, when there were present: Crs. Low (President,) Elliot,…

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Jemalong Shire Council Meeting of Councillors. Big Business Sheet

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Councillors of Jemalong Shire was held on Saturday. Those present were Councillors J. D. Low…

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The Wyangla Dam "Most Ridiculous Scheme." Shire Council's Criticism

Forbes Times · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 3

Included in the correspondence at Saturday's Jemalong Shire Council meeting was a letter in reference to the Wyangla water conservation scheme…

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Council Candidate

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 3

Baby Competition closing, with social, on Saturday night next. Social in Robinson's Hall on the 17th…

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Welcoming War Worker Suggestion to the Mayor

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 2

At the meeting ol the committee of Forbes District Hospital, Mr E. J. Grinsted drew attention to the fact that Miss Rania MacPhillamy was…

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Not a Fair Thing. Shire Concillors and the Flu

Forbes Times · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 2

At Saturday's Jemalong Shire meeting a letter was read from Narromine Municipal Council, protestiug against the Government's action in expecting…

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Jemalong Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 12 June 1919 · page 15

The monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council (Forbes) was held oil Saturday morning, when there were present: Crs. Low (President), Elliott,…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 12 June 1919 · page 16

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, the aldermen present being Messrs. Best…

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Parkes Council. Sunday Football Again

Western Champion · Thursday 12 June 1919 · page 15

When the minutes of the previous meeting were read at the Council on Tuesday evening Ald. McGrath drew attention to the omission of the reply…

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Municipality of Forbes, Election of an Alderman. Extraordinary Vacancy

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 3

Notice is hereby given that an Election of an Alderman for the Municipality of Forbes, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Alderman…

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Shire Works

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 3

The Boree Shire Engineer reported to Tuesday's meeting of the Shire asfollows:— Maintenance Men…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 2

The fortnighty meeting of the aldermen was held on Tuesday evening. Present were: Aldermen M'Donnell (Mayor), Patterson,…

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Council Candidate

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 2

Baby Competition closing, with social to-morrow night. Social in Robinson's hall Tuesday next…

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Municipal Council the Bridge Question Again. Additinal Water & Sewerage Schemes

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 4

The regular fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening. Present: Aldermen McDonnell (Mayor), Patterson,…

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Ald. Hudson's Resignation Bye-election on June 28th. Question of Alderman Geddes' Seat

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 2

The resignation of Alderman W. R. Hudson, announced in our last issue, was before Tuesday night's meeting of the local Municipal Council,…

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'Flu Workers. the Council's Thanks

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 2

The Town Clerk (Mr. Mills) reported to Tuesday night's Meeting of the local Municipal Council that the influenza epidemic appears to have…

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Sunday Sport. Forbes Council Discusses the Question

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 2

The question of the growing prevalence of Sunday sport was before the local aldermen at its meeting this week on an enquiry from the Temorn…

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Municipality of Forbes Convalescent Home

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 3

The Convalescent Home will be closed on MONDAY, 16th INSTANT. All persons having any claim against the Council in respect to that Institution,…

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Municipality of Forbes Emergency Hospital and Convalescent Home

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 3

The Council desires to convey its HEARTY THANKS to all those who assisted during the Influenza Epidemic by donations and contributions. The…

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