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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 7 of 32

Farmers & Settlers. [?]Burnham District Council Meeting at Parres

Forbes Times · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 8

A meeting of the Farmers' District [?] was held in the Shire Chambers [?] Parkes on Tuesday. Mr. Jas. Telbart occupied the chair, and about 23…

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A Cowra Alderman Arrested

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 2

The arrest of William Taylor, a railway employee and Alderman of the Cowra Municipality, at about 430 on Wednesday morning, on a…

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Ex-Mayor Smith. An Appreciation. His Deeds and Misdeeds

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 2

It seems to be a generally accepted custom to say all the ill of a man while lie is alive and to leave the chronicling of his good deeds until…

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The Farmers' Parliament. Lyndhurst District Council Meeting. Much important Business Transacted

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 5

A meeting of the above took place on Tuesday, when there were present Messrs. C. Whitmee (President), D. Beddie (Blayney), A. J. Dickson…

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Jemalong Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 4

The monthly meeting of Councillors of Jemalong Shire was held on Saturday. Those present were. Councillors Low (President),…

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Shire and Proposed Bridge. a Quiet "Dig" at Ex-mayor

Forbes Times · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 3

Councillor R. E. Rawlins, of the Jemalong Shire, worked in a quiet "dig" on ex-Mayor Bates at the meeting on Saturday last. Ever since the…

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Jemalong Shire Ordinary Meeting

Forbes Times · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Saturday at the shire chambers, when the following were in attendance:—Crs. Low (President),…

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Electric Light a Feasible Scheme Suggestion to Municipal Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 2

The gasworks in their present condition are a reproach to Forbes, and a loss and annoyance to the ratepayers. The time is very near at…

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Cowra Sensation Alderman Taylor Arrested. Charged with Stealing a Bag of Chaff

Forbes Times · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 3

For some time past there has been repeated complaints of thefts of chaff eft at railway stations and railway [?]idings in the Cowra district awaiting…

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Alleged Chaff Stealing. Alderman Taylor Committed for Trial

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday, be fore Mr. Jennings, S.M., William Taylor on bail, appeared to answer the charge of stealing a bag of chaff, the property,…

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Australian Labor Party. Lyndhurst Electoral Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 2

At a meeting held at Quinn's rooms, Mandnrama, last week, there were present Mr. Thos. Quinn (President, and the following delegates:—…

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Water for Mulyan at Last. Work to be Carried out as Soon as Possible. Council's Employees to do the Work

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 3

Pursuant to instructions Overseer of Works Henderson submitted an estimate to Monday evening's Council meeting to the effect that the cost…

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Municipal Matters

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 2

Monday evening's Council meeting was attended by Ald. McLaren (Mayor), Smith, Muir, Frost, Ryall, Poignand and Todhunter…

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Some Municipal Scraps

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 2

Tha following matter were also dealt with at Monday evening's meeting in addition to those referred to elsewhere:— The Government Tourist Bureau…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 24

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

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 6 March 1919 · page 16

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

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Johnny Bates' Bridge Mayor's Casting Vote Seals Fate of Motion of Protest Aldermen Threaten to Fight Where Was Alderman Hudson?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 2

At the meeting of the aldermen of Forbes Municipal Council on Tuesday night, Alderman Patterson moved, subject to motion: "That this Council…

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Shire Engineer Resigns

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

Mr. S. J. Brettell, who for the last twelve months has been engineer to the Boree Shire Council, has resigned his position to take up the work of…

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That Bridge. Another Heated Discussion. Council Agrees to Go on with Work. Where Was Alderman Hudson?

Forbes Times · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 6

The Luchlan-street bridge question a is again before the local aldermen at their meeting on Tuesday evening, when Alderman Patterson moved the…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 1

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

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