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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 20 of 32

High Finance. Alderman Patterson's Notions

Forbes Times · Friday 11 July 1919 · page 1

At the meeting of the local' Municipal Council this week Alderman Patterson gave notice of motion for nest meeting that the Council, through the…

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Shire Vacancy

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 July 1919 · page 2

An extraordinary election to fill the vacancy in B. Riding, caused by the death of Cr. W. S Robertson, will be held on August 9th…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Forbes Times · Friday 11 July 1919 · page 5

The regular fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening last, there being present Aldermen McDonnell (Mayor)…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 July 1919 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the aldermen was held on Tuesday night. Those present were: the Mayor (Alderman M'Donnell), and…

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A Good Scheme. Superannuation for Shire and Municipal Employees

Forbes Times · Friday 11 July 1919 · page 5

Alderman Patterson had a motion carried at the local Municipal Council meeting this week which is to go before the annual Municipal conference for…

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Labor Council Support Seamon

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 12 July 1919 · page 2

The Sydney Labor Council decided to-day to give full support, to the seamen. A special meeting has been called at which Mr. Walsh and his…

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Boree Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1919 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Councillors of Boree Shire was held on Tuesday last at Cudal. Those present were Councillors Wilcox…

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Municipal Matters

Forbes Times · Tuesday 15 July 1919 · page 1

At its last meeting the local [?] cipal Council decided to circularise all members of Parliament with the reselutions carried at the last annual…

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After the 'Flu. Shire Council Helps the Hospital

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 16 July 1919 · page 2

The Waugoola Shire Council on Saturday last voted £25 to the funds of the Cowra Hospital, to meet the extra expenditure incurred by that…

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The Rabbit Question. P.P. Board to Shire Council: "Clean Your Roads of Rabbits." Council's Replywe "We Will, If You Clean Your Reserves."

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 16 July 1919 · page 3

A letter from Mr. Hailey, Rabbit Inspector for the Carcoar P.P. Board, was read at the meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council in Cowra on…

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Shire Clerk's Salary. Application for increase Again Postponed

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 16 July 1919 · page 2

The Clerk's application for an increase in salary, postponed from lost meeting, was listed on the business paper at Saturday's Shire Council…

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Shire of Goobang. Triennial List of Electors, 3920

Western Champion · Thursday 17 July 1919 · page 14

Notice is hereby given that the list of electors for the various ridings are now being compiled for the above Shire…

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Shire of Goobang Booam Gate Domestic Water [?]Upply

Western Champion · Thursday 17 July 1919 · page 11

At a meeting of the Goobang Shire Council held at Par Ices on Monday 7th day of July, 1919, a proposal was put forward to provide a Domestic Water…

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Boree Shire Council

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday last, and presided over by Cr. A. H. J. Wilcox. Also present: Crs. Brown, Gosper,…

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Waugoola Shire Council

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Saturday last, and was attended by Crs. J. R. Wright (President), F. Rowlands, D…

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Engineer Who Would not Resign. Trouble in Boree Shire

Forbes Times · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Borce Shire Council there was an unpleasant half hour, when President Wilcox asked the attention of councillors and…

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Shire Election

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 July 1919 · page 2

It is notified to-day that the day of nomination in connection with the extraordinary election for "B" Riding has been altered to Saturday next…

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Electric Lighting Scheme for Forbes Propounded Proposal Takes Definite Shape Advisory Committee to Council Appointed

Forbes Times · Tuesday 22 July 1919 · page 2

For a very long time past dissatisfaction has been rife in connection with the local gas supply, and signs have not been wanting that consumers…

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Municipal Council. Monday Night's Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 23 July 1919 · page 2

Those present at Monday evening's meeting were Aid. McLaren (Mayor) Mair, Frost, Bramall, Lane, Ryall and Todhunter…

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Bush Week. No Support from Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 23 July 1919 · page 3

A lengthy circular was read at the Council meeting on Monday evening from the "bush week" secretary, in which co-operation was asked in…

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