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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 4 of 32

Boree Shire Council Engineer's Report

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 2

Engineer Brettell reported to Tuesday's meeting of the Boree Shire Council as follows:— I have to report having taken my…

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At the Boree Shire Council

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 7

A letter covering the resolution above referred to, was before Tuesday's meeting of the Boree Shire Council…

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Electing A President for the Boree Shire Council

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 6

Prior to the usual meeting of the Boree Shire Council on Tuesday last there was a special meeting to elect a president for the ensuing year and…

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Forbes Municipal Council. 'Application for Park Refused. Lengthy Business Sheet

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 7

A meeting of the aldermen of Forbes Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening. In attendance were Aldermen Bates (Mayor),…

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A Water Supply for Canowindra. Large and Enthusiastic Meeting. Council's Engineer Instructed to Estimate Cost and Report

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 7

The very dry conditions which have for some months past, and the general shortage of water for household purposes, and the…

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Election of Mayor Alderman Luke McDONNELL CHOSEN

Forbes Times · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 4

A special meeting of the local Municipal Council was held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday last for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing 12…

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Forbes Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Forbes Times · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council on Tuesday evening was attended by Aldermen Bates (Mayor), Patterson, Webster, Sam,…

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Claim for Looking After Horses. Shire of Waugoola the Defendant. Verdict for Complainant

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 5

This was a case which came before Mr. Jennings, S.M., on Tuesday, in which Henry Humphrey sued the Shire of Waugoola for the recovery…

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Bridge over the Lagoon. at End of Lachlan Street... Council Authorises an £1850 JOB

Forbes Times · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 4

The question of the crection of a bridge over the town lagoon at the lower end of Lachlan-street, at a point opposite Hasemer's old brickyards, has…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday, there being present Crs. Jno. Murray (President), VV. H. Simpson,…

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Jemalong Shire President Councillor Low Appointed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 4

A special meeting of members of Jemalong Shire Council was held on Saturday afternoon, the business before the meeting being election of…

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Shire President. COUNCILLOR J. D. Low Chosen

Forbes Times · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 3

At a special meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council on Saturday afternoon, Cr. Noakes, retiring President, announced that only one nomination for…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 3

Council held its. ordinary meeting last Friday week. Present; Ald. D. H, Tasker (Mayor), Hughes, Maitland, Dalmain, May and Ryan…

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Waugoola Shire Matters

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 2

The fall Council attended Saturday's meeting, Cr. McCarron presiding for the last time. A complaint from the Health…

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Cowra's New Mayor. Ald. McLaren Chosen. A Happy Selection

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 2

The special meeting on Monday evening for the purpose of electing the Mayor was attended by the fall Council, the Mayor (Ald. Smith)…

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New Shire President. Cr. Wright Unanimously Elected. A Popular Selection

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 2

The special meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council for the purpose of electing a President for the ensuing year was held on Saturday…

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Parkes Council. Election of Mayor

Western Champion · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 13

A special meeting of the Municipal Council for the election of Mayor was held on Tuesday evening, the aldermen present being the Mayor (Ald…

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Jemalong Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 10

The monthly meeting of the Councillors of the Jemalong Shire (Forbes) was held on Saturday February 1st. In attendance were Councillor[?]…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 23

The monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon the members in attendance being Messrs. J. L. Whitmill…

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Goobang Shire. Election of President

Western Champion · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 24

A special meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon for the purpose of electing a president for the ensuing term…

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