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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 2 of 26

Retiring Councillors, Crs.bartram and Wilson. Eulogised by Council

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

At the conclusion of the ordinary business at the meeting of the Bland Shire Council on Friday night last, Cr: Wilson moved—…

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Overhead Bridge on Garcoar Road. Shire Council to Co-Operate With the Municipal Council In Having Some Alterations Made

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 3

This matter was brought befo e Saturday's Shire Council meeting by the Engineer, who stated two of the curves were so sharp as to be…

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Arguments Wednesday, Jan. 14th, 1920 Waugoola Shire Council. Final Meeting of the Old Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

On Saturday last the following attended the final meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council as at present constituted:—Crs. Matheson…

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The Famous Whitney Case. Settled at Last. Shire Council Decides to Abandon Rates. Clerk Warns Councillors They Will be Suroharged

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 3

At last meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council in regard to a question asked by the Council respecting abandoning rates in the now famous…

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Jelalong Shire Council

Western Champion · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Councillors of Jemalong Shire (Forbes) was held on January 3rd. Those present were Councillors J. D. Low…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 9

The monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Wednesday, 7th January, the members present being Messrs Whitmill…

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Shire Elections

Western Champion · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 15

Friday last was nomination day for the Shire elections. For A riding of Goobang Shire, which embraces Bogan Gate and Trundle and a good…

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Municipal Elections

Western Champion · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 15

Friday, January 23rd, is the official nomination day for the triennial elec tion of aldermen, and nominations must be in the hands of the…

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Waugoola's New Shire Council

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

A feature of the election of councillors for the Waugoola Shire is that all the old sitting members are standing down, and with the exception of…

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Waugoola Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 3

The final meeting of the old council of Wangoola Shire was beld on Saturday last. Present: Crs. Matheson (in the chair), Rowlands, Elliott,…

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Boree Shire Council Monthly Meeting

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

The Boree Shire Council met at Cudal on Tuesday last, President A. H. J. Wilcox in the ehair. Also present: Crs. Whitmee, Brown, Noble,…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night last. Present: The Mayor (Aid…

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The Beer Strike. Trades & Labor Council Pledged for Prohibition

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

Notice of action was tabled last night at the Sydney Trades and Labor council in view of the attitude of the Brewer's Association towards trade…

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To-day's Wires Mr. Holman at Cootamundra Protest by Returned Soldiers. Regarding Culcat[?]. Shire Nominations. Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. Holman was mterviewed by a deputation of returned soldiers at Cootamundra, who protested against the nomination of two former…

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An Outspoken Shire Councillor. Councillor Rowlands Fires a Parting Shot. The State of the Shire Finances Characterised as Disgraceful. The President Holds All the Councillors are Legally Guilty

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 3

Just prior to the business of the Wa[?]goola Shire Council meeting concluding on Saturday Cr. Rowlands said "Our financial position is…

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Municipal Elections the Candidates Forward

Forbes Times · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 2

Nominations for the triennial election of nine aldermen to the Forbes Municipal Council close on Thursday at 3 p.m. as a spirited contest is…

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Waugoola Shire Council. Triennial Elections. To the Ratepayers of C Riding

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 3

LADIES & GENTLEMEN, At the request of a large number of ratepayers, I have the honor to again seek your votes and influence for…

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To the Ratepayers. Waugoola Shire. G. Riding

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 3

LADIES'AND GENTLEMEN,—At the request of a number of Ratepayers I have decided to contest this Riding at the forthcoming Shire Elections and…

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Goobang Shire Council

Western Champion · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 15

A special meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon, the councillors present being Messrs. Herbert (chair),…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 16

The final meeting of the retiring Council was held on Tuesday evening, the aldermen present being Messrs. Best (Deputy-Mayor),…

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