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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 21 of 32

The Deadly Pea Rifle. Strong Comment by the Mayor. Who Says the Use of Same Should be Prohibited

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 23 July 1919 · page 3

Speaking in regard to the above at Monday evening's Council meeting, the Mayor said the use of pea rifles should be condemned…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 30

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

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Municipal Cases

Western Champion · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 18

B. H. Phillips pleaded guilty to allowing slops to flow from his premises into the street, and was fined 20/- and costs…

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Alderman Geddes' Seat

Forbes Times · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

The local Municipal Council has been in perplexity as to whether it could legally continue to give leave of absence to Alderman W. D. Geddes, who…

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Boree Shire

Forbes Times · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the above was held last week, Cr. Noble (Eugowra) being the only absentee. Among the correspondence were…

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Shire Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

The Bland Shire Council held a meeting yestorday and the most important matters connected therewith are reported in this issue. Balance of roport…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Forbes Times · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 6

The regular fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening last. Present: Aldermen McDonnell (Mayor), Bates, Austen, Bassett, Sam,…

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Shire Council's Appreciation President Eulogised. Praise for Nurses and V.a's

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the Shire Council, the President submitetd the following Minute:—Immediately after the last Council…

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Shire Engineer Resigns

Forbes Times · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

At the last, meeting of the Ly[?] hurst Shire Council, Mr. P. J. Cheffins, Shire engineer, handed in his resignation from that position. The matter…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the aldermen was held on Tuesday night. Those, present were: Aldermen L. M'Donnell (Mayor), J H…

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The Engineer and the Boree Shire (To the Editor.)

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 6

Sir,—I will be much indebted if you will publish the following referring to my appointment, as engineer to the Boree Shire Council…

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Gasworks Matters. Discussion in the Council

Forbes Times · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

Matters relating to the gasworks had an airing at the local Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday evening last…

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Late cr.WS. Robertson Council's Sympathy and Appreciation

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

When the Bland Shire Met on Thursday morning, the President (Cr. Burtram); said they met to-day under sad circumstances. The happenings since…

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More About Gas Replies to "Advocate's" Criticism. Discussion at Council Meeting. Some Remarkable Figures

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 3

At the meeting of the Forbes Council on Tuesday evening, a letter was read from Mr G. W. Brownhill, proprietor of "The Forbes…

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Work for Returned Soldiers. the Government Grant for Forbes Council, How to Expend the Money

Forbes Times · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 3

The Local Government Association had a further communication before the local Municipal Council on Tuesday evening last regarding the gift…

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Too Many Holidays. Says Mayor McLAREN

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 5

At Monday's Municipal Council meeting, pursuant to notice, the Mayor (Ald. McLaren) moved with a view to having the number of…

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Cowra Clean of 'Flu MAYOR McLAREN Proud of Conduct of the People. No Poverty in Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 2

Discussion in regard to the above was opened at Monday evening's Municipal Council meeting with Ald. Todhunter's query "Have any…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday. Present: Crs. A. Bembrick (President,), Jno. Murray, W. H…

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Bland Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held on Thursday last. Present Cr. Bertram (Chair), and Crs. Templemau, Wilson, Gagie, and Maitland…

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Shire Councillor's Tour

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 2

The Shire Councillors and party went on a tour of inspection of A. Riding yesterday. Full report next issue…

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