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

Council & local affairs, 1922

558 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 20 of 28

The Goolagong Station. Matter Again Before Shire Councils

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 20 September 1922 · page 2

The matter of the provision of a railway station at Goolagong was once again before the Boree Shire Council on Tuesday in the form of a letter from the…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 September 1922 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening, the following being present—…

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Electrig Light Scheme Mr. Franki's Report. What the Aldermen Think of It

Western Champion · Thursday 21 September 1922 · page 13

Mr. R. J. N. Franki's report on the proposed electricity scheme for Parkes was considered at a special meeting of the Council on Monday night the…

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Boree Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 22 September 1922 · page 7

The ordinary monthly meeting of Boree Shire Council was held at Cudal last week, there being present Crs. A. Anderson (President), in the…

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Water Supply Council Undertakes Responsibility

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 22 September 1922 · page 5

The Borce Shire Council last week, at the instance of Cr. Brown, decided to adopt the recommendation of Engineer Osborn, contained in a…

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Widow's Claim Action Against Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 September 1922 · page 13

Singleton.—Mrs Louisa Beattie proceeded against the Patrick Plains Shire Council at a special sitting of the Industrial…

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Anti-war Sentiments Endorsed by Labor Council (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 September 1922 · page 8

The Sydney Labor Council last night adopted a motion supporting the A.L.P. and others "who recently voiced antiwar sentiments…

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Bathurst-St Footpath Open Letter to the Mayor and Aldermen

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 September 1922 · page 4

Gentlemen,--At the outset I want it to be distinctly understood that this letter of criticism is penned in a friendly spirit…

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Municipal Council Matters. Business of Usual Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 27 September 1922 · page 2

Those present at the above on Monday evening were:—Ald. Todhanker (Mayor), Bramall, Poignand, Muir Ryall and Madigan…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 28 September 1922 · page 23

The usual meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, the aldermen present being Messrs. Begt (Mayor), Geddes, Barr, Spicer,…

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Shire Special Loan Ex-clerk Castigated by Council

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 29 September 1922 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Borce Shire Council the ex-Clerk, Mr. A. H. T. Sherwin, came in for severe castigation at the hands of Councillors by…

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Boree Shire Council Loan for Road and Bridge Work

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 September 1922 · page 9

Several petitions were presented to the Boree Shire Council at its last meeting, praying for a poll on the question of whether the Shire should…

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Against Lengthened Hours Council of Action Determined (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 29 September 1922 · page 13

The threatened industrial upheaval was debated by the Council of Action yesterday, which says it is determined to put up…

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New Alderman Welcomed

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 30 September 1922 · page 2

Before proceeding with tho business at Monday evening’s Council meeting the Mayor extended a welcome to Ald. Madigan. In doing so he complimented…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 October 1922 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting [?] the a bove was held in the [?] Chambers on Saturday, [?] following being present [?]…

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Weddin Shire Council. Engineer's Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 October 1922 · page 2

During the month of October I have attended to the maintenance of Cowra, Bimbi, Young and roads about Greenethorpe ; approaches at the Gambara…

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Forbes Municipal Council. New Pumping Plant Decided on a £1300 Expenditure

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1922 · page 4

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

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Chamber of Commerce Nomination of Council

Western Champion · Thursday 5 October 1922 · page 10

The first regular meeting of the newly-formed Chamber of Commerce was held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening. The Mayor (Ald…

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Weddin Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 October 1922 · page 9

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Saturday last. Amongst matters dealt with were the following:--…

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Bland Shire Council Yesterday's Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 6 October 1922 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held yesterday. The chair was occupied by the President, Cr. G. Wilson, and…

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