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

Council & local affairs, 1920

511 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 26

Illawarra Coal Mine. City Council's Proposals

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 July 1920 · page 4

A mining expert considers £5000 an ample price to pay for the Central IIlawarra coalmine under offer to the City Council…

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Waugoola Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 14 July 1920 · page 2

Those present at the above on Saturday were Crs. Henley (President), E. J. Bourke, J. Freebairn and F. Dickson. The Clerk (Mr. S. J.Stone)…

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Very Contentious Matter Before the Shire Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 14 July 1920 · page 2

A highly contentions matter was before the Shire Councillors on Saturday last, when Mr. E. S. Twigg presented a numerously signed…

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Shire Finances

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 14 July 1920 · page 2

At Saturday's Shire Council meeting the Clerk (Mr. S. J. Stone) submitted a statement in regard to the estimated expenditure this year…

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Re-Valuation of Shire. A Costly Job

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 14 July 1920 · page 3

It was decided at Saturday's Shire Council meeting that applications be called for those willing to undertake a Re. Valuation of the Shire Area…

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Jemalong Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 15 July 1920 · page 15

The monthly meeting of the councillors of Jemalong Shire (Forbes) was held on Saturday week. Those present were Councillors H. O. Elliott…

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Shire Council Siftings From Last Meeting

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council was hold in Cowra on Saturday last, President H. S. Henley in the chair. Also present:…

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Bland Shire Council. (Continued from last Issue.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 6

Messrs R. Marshall, F. J. Fuller and others petitioned for crossing over railway line opposite Jones lane On the motion of Crs. Maitland and…

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Shire Councils Boree

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of Boree Shire Council it was resolved to purchase a motor car for the Shire Engineer…

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Council Sued

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 10

The recent accident to a motor car at Redbridge on the MurrumburrahYoung road, has involved the Demondrille Shire Council in 2 claims for…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 July 1920 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday last. Present: Crs. A. Bembrick…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 July 1920 · page 4

Council held its ordinary monthly meeting last Friday week. Present -- Cps". Groach (President), McLean, Ludlow, Dawson, Hunt and Brady…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 July 1920 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday last. Present: Crs. Alf. Bembrick (President), P. Mylecharane…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 22 July 1920 · page 9

The regular fortnightly meeting of Municipal Council was held on sday evening, the aldermen in atlance being Messrs. Geddes…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 4

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

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Jerger's Deportation Labor Council Congratulates Seamen

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 4

The Sydney Labor Council passsed a resolution congratulating the seamen and firemen of the steamer "Nestor" in refusing to take vessel with Father…

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Municipal Matters. Dealt with at wednesday's Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 24 July 1920 · page 2

Those present at the adjourned meeting of the Council on Wednesday evening were: Ald. Golsby (Mayor), Muir, Frost, Bramall, McLaren, Smith, and Poignand…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 4

The regular meeting of the local Municipal Council was held on Friday evening last, there being present Aldermen Facey (Mayor),…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of above war held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Jno…

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Parkes Municipal Council Auditor's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 5

The following is the text of Auditor Montgomery's report adopted at the last meeting of the Municipal Council: I beg to report having audited the…

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