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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 17 of 26

Shire Road Roller

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 5

The road roller purchased by the Bland Shire' Council, from the Clyde Engineering Co. (through the local agents, Messrs Archer and Hanigan)…

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Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 4 August 1920 · page 2

Those present at Monday evening's mooting were Ald. Golsby-(Mayor), Todhunter, Ryall, Frost, Bramall and Mair…

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The Public Holiday Question Municipal Council Refers Application to Chamber of Commerce

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 4 August 1920 · page 2

An application was received from the Young Show Committee by the Municipal Council on Monday evening, asking that approval be given to…

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Too Many Resumptions How the Shire is Affected

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 August 1920 · page 4

A few months back the matter of land resumptions within the Lachlan Shire was discussed at a council meeting and a decision arrived at that,…

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Belated Proposal to invite the Prince. Turned Down By the Municipal Council. But a Special Train to Blayney to be Asked For

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 4 August 1920 · page 2

On 12th inst. the Prince of Wales will be passing through Blayney, at. which centre he will stay for a few hours. This seamed to Ald…

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What Is Proper Access? The Mayor Holds that Steps Cut in Gravel will not Suffice

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 4 August 1920 · page 2

Overseer Henderson stated at Monday's Council meeting he had obtained quotes for the construction of steps to Mr. J. Stinson's residence in…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 14

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

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Chamber of Commerce The movement for the formation of a Chamber of Commerce for Grenfell and District was successfully launched at a public meeting held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1920 · page 2

THE public meeting called by the Mayor (Ald. Jno. Taylor), for the purpose of forming a Chamber of Commerce for Grenfell and…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 August 1920 · page 2

THE above council met on Saturday, there being present Crs. A. Bembrick (President), Mylecharane, Simpson, Goodsell, and…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the aldermen was held on Friday evening. Those present were Aldermen Facey (Mayor), W. Thomson, D. J. Murphy,…

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The Lighting Question Discussed by Aldermen. Different Aspects of the Scheme

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 4

At the meeting of the aldeemen of Forbes Municipality on Friday night, the Mayor moved pursuant to notice: 1. That this Council notify its…

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Road to Racecourse a Dangerous Bend. Deputation to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 3

A deputation from Forbes Jockey Club, consisting of Messrs T. Lozell, C. O. Buckland, P. T. Stinson, H. A. Sharp, and D. J. Moloney,…

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Goobang Shire Council

Western Champion · Thursday 12 August 1920 · page 21

The monthly meeting of the Goob[?]ng Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon, the members in attendance being Messrs. Whitmill…

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Jemalong Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the councillors of Jeomalong Shire was held on Saturday. Those present were Councillors H. O. Elliott…

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The Forbes Advocate Friday, August 13, 1920. Alderman Dan Murphy and Others

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 7

Although the aldermen of Forbes have had the lighting question, under their direct attention for many months past, some of them consider the proposal to instal electric light is being sprung upon them. This at any rate, is the opinion of a luminary such as Alderman Murphy. Now,…

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Bland Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 August 1920 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday, last. Present.:—Crs. Templeman (Chair), Kit to, Wilson, Gagie, Penfold, and…

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Shire Honor Roll

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 August 1920 · page 6

At Friday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council, Cr. Wilson reported that in company with Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., he had obtained…

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Discussion of Reports. Mayor's Motion Carried

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1920 · page 4

The first business of the meeting was the reading of correspondence, leading up to Mr Franki's report. The latter document was taken as…

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West Mandamah Deputations to Shire President

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 August 1920 · page 3

The President and Engineer of the Bland Shire Council payed a visit to Mandamah West and met a good num ber of farmers from Kildary and…

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Waugoola Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 August 1920 · page 2

Those present at Saturday's meeting of the above were:—Crs. Henley (President), Fre[?] Cooley, Dickson and Bourke…

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