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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

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Lachlan Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 21

At the last meeting of the Lachlan Shire, (Coudobolin) correspondence passed with reference to the appointment or a Rural Industries Board…

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Jemalong Shire Council. Ast Mesting of Old Council

Forbes Times · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 3

The [?] meeting of the Jemalong Shir Cou[?] as at present constitu[?] way hell on Saturday morning last, there [?] present Crs. J. D. Low…

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Shire Election

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 2

Nominations for the Shire elections close on Friday next…

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Shire Wages Increased

Forbes Times · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 2

A newspaper cutting' was before the meeting [?] [?] Shire Coun [?] on Saturday last, sta[?]ing that the co[?] [?] of the [?]…

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The Work of Jemalong Shire for the Fast Three Years

Forbes Times · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 2

At the meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council on Saturday last the following report was submitted by the President [?] J D. Low):—…

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Open Column. (The Editor does not necessarily endorse the opinions of Correspondents) Shire Councillors' Concern

Forbes Times · Tuesday 6 January 1920 · page 3

To the Editor Forbes "Times." Sir,—.Now that the triennial Shire [?] are once more coming around, it is funny to notice the interest which…

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Arguments Wednesday, Jan. 7th, 1920 Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday evening was attended by Ald. McLaren (Mayor), Muir, Bramall, Frost,…

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Goobang Shire. Valedictory Presentation

Western Champion · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 18

At the close of the ordinary business at the Goobang Shire meeting on Wednesday afternoon Councillor John Crawfdrd, who has been a…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 17

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

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Municipal Voting

Western Champion · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 15

There are 1108 names on the electors roll which will be used at the approaching Municipal elections, but in addition soldiers and sailors will be…

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Forbes Municipal Council. FORTNTGHTLy MEETING

Forbes Times · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 1

The regular fortnighily meeting of the local Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening last, there being present [?] F. Facey…

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Shire Elections the Nominations

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 5

Nominations for the Boree Shire Council elections close this afternoon (Thursday). We understand that the following gentlemen have…

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Shire Elections. Votes For Returned Soldiers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

The general elections in municipalities and shires will be held on the 31st inst., except in the Blue Mountain Shire, where they have been…

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Shire Elections Contest in Only One Riding

Forbes Times · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 5

Nominations closed yesterday for the triennial election of six councillors in connection with the [?]emalong Sh[?]re. The R[?]ing Officer, Mr. T. Lozell…

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Shire Election. Contest for C. Riding Only

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

Very little interest appears to have been taken in the Triennial Elections for Bland Shire. There will not be an election required for A and B…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of above was held at the Council Chambers on Saturday last. Present : Crs. A. Bembrick (President). S. Goodsell, J.M. Holland…

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Shire Council, Monthly Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting was held on Friday last. Present:—Crs. Bartram (President), Wilson, Gagie, Maitland, Penfold and Templeman…

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Shire Votes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

At Friday's meeting of the Shire Council, on the motion of Crs. Wilson and Penfold, the following amounts were voted for the new financial year:…

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Shire Clerk's Report

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

The Shire Clerk, Mr. Sidney M. Smith, submitted the following report at the last meeting of the Council:—D[?]ble's Tank.—During your…

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Deeble's Tank Parties Before Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 3

Mr. D. McCormack appeared before the Bland Shire Council on Friday afternoon ast, and asked that another 15 acres be taken off the tank…

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