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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 28 of 32

Alderman Bassett Active. a Bevy of Questions

Forbes Times · Friday 31 October 1919 · page 3

Alderman Bassctt said while on the water question he had a number or queries to make which he would like answered for next meeting. A lot of…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 October 1919 · page 7

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

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Forbes Municipal Council. More About the Lachlan Street Bridge. Expenses Of Street Survey Repudiated

Forbes Times · Friday 31 October 1919 · page 2

The regular fortnightly Meeting of the local Municipal Council last Tuesday evening was attended by Aldern:on McDonnell (Mayur), Bates,…

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Shire Elections and Nanami Progress Association. (To the Editor.)

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 31 October 1919 · page 5

Sir,—In your issue of the 24th inst. I notice thilt you "learn that the Nanami Progress Association intend running two candidates for Shire…

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Jemalong Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Forbes Times · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 4

At the monthly meeting, on Saturday last, of Jomalong Shire Council, the following members were present: Crs. Low (President), Noakes, Sly,…

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Jemalong Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 4

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

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"A Lot of Piffle." Shire Council Criticism

Forbes Times · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 2

At Saturday's Jemalong Shire meeting, Cr. W. H. Sly referred to the Bus[?] Fire Brigade question. At a previous meeting this matter was before the…

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Help for Farmers Government Promises £1,000,000. Shire Council's Decision

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 1

At the meeting of the Jematong Shire Council on Saturday, a circular from the Minister for Lands stated that the Government had agreed to…

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Soldiers on the Land "Diggers" Dissatisfied. Shire's Assistance Sought

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 2

The matter of making land available for soldiers was the subject of a discussion by Jemalong Shire Council on Saturday…

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"Journalistic Piffle!" Product of Office Sweeper. Shire Criticises Forestry Department

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 2

At the meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council on Saturday, Cr. Sly revived an old controversy between the Shire and the Forestry…

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Shire Water Supplies

Western Champion · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 13

Among other matters to be dealt with at the meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on Monday next are the reports of Mr. Osborne,…

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Parkls Council

Western Champion · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 20

The regular meeting of the Parkes Municipal Council was held on Tues day evening (Oct. 28th), the alder men in attendance being Messrs…

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Parkes Council Special Meeting. Trespassing Sheep

Western Champion · Thursday 6 November 1919 · page 11

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

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State Elections. Progressive Electoral Council. Meeting at West Wy Along

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 1

The first meeting of the Electoral Council of the new electorate of Murrumbidgee was held at the Shire Hall on Wednesday. The Electoral…

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Murrumbidgee. Labor Council Formed. Eight Candidates for Selection

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 11 November 1919 · page 2

At a meeting of delegates from the various Labor League, held at West Wyalong, it was decided to form a Council for the electorate of…

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Waugoola Shire

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 November 1919 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Saturday, when there were present Crs. Matheson (in the chair), Bryant, Wright,…

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Shire Engineer's Report

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 November 1919 · page 3

Following report was submitted fco the Shire meeting on Saturday by Mr. Wilkinson (Engineer):— I have to recommend that a sum of…

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Candidates for Shire Honors

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 November 1919 · page 2

Messrs. E. S. Twigg and John T. Freeb [?] are amongst the latest candidates announced for seats in the Wangoola Shire Council. As both…

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Repatriation Matters. Executive "Delicacy." Mayor Tasker with the Gloves Off

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 November 1919 · page 2

By reference to our printed report in this issue of the last meeting of the local sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League,…

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Jemalong Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 13 November 1919 · page 4

At the monthly meeting, on Saturday week of Jemalong Shire Council, the following members were present Cros. Low (President), Noakes, Sly,…

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