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

Council & local affairs, 1923

500 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 25

Municipal Council Matters. Business of Fortnightly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 5

Those present at the above on Monday evening were:—Ald. Todhunter (Mayor), Ryall, Newcombe, Thomas, Dawson, Bergin, Treasure and…

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The Shire Controversy Mr. Henley Says Cr. Rowlands Is “Defeated and Disgraced.” (To the Editor)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 2

Sir,—Cr. Rowlands’ refusal to bring the Shire controversy to finality by retiring from the contest was expected by me, as a cowardly attack generally ends in a cowardly withdrawal. My intention is to let the public know what has actually taken place since…

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A Complaint not Justified. Inspector Lewis Exonerated From All Blame. Another Municipal Mare’s Nest

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 3

At a recent meeting of the Municipal Council Aid. Dawson voiced a complaint, that had been made to [?] regarding a building application…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1923 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday last. Present: Crs. W. H. Simpson (President), Shannon, Good…

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Bland Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday last The chair was occupied by the President, Cr M. McCrone, and…

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The Cemetery Hill Shire Council Refuses to Help Municipality

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 4

The Municipality of Cowra made application to the Waugoola Shire Council on Saturday for assistance in effecting most necessary repairs to…

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Waugoola Shire Council Business Transacted at Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 2

Those present at the monthly meeting of the Wangoola Shire Council on Saturday were: Cr. McCarron (President), and Crs. Freebairn, Dickson, McWilliam, Rowlands, Kirkman, Goodacre, Thompson, Crowe, and Messrs. F. G. Phillips (Clerk) and White…

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The Prosperous Waugoola Shire

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 3

At Saturday’s meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council, the following building applications, running into some thousands of pounds, were…

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Waugoola Shire Works Comprehensive Report on Inspected Works by the Shire Engineer

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 1

Mr. While, Shire Engineer, submitted the following report at Saturday’s meeting :— In company with the Crs. of C…

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Alteration of Shire Meeting Day Proposal Easily Defeated

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 4

Pursuant to notice Cr. F C. Rowlands moved at Saturday’s Shire Council meeting: “That in future this Council…

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Council Crumbs From Last Week's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 1

The full Council was present with the exception of Alderman Au[?]n. The question of the new award for municipal employees was discussed,…

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The Roads Through Fishers’ Further Move in a Highly Contentious Matter. Waugoola Shire Council Decides in Favor of the Straight Road. What Will Be the Next Step ?

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 4

Many of our readers will remember that for several years past the question of “Fisher’s roads” has been before the Waugoola Shire Council, the parties concerned fighting “tooth and nail“ for their respective cases. Some weeks ago the Council as…

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North Goolagong Railway Siding Matter of Road to Be Finalised on Saturday Next. Waugoola and Boree Shire Delegates to Meet. with Full Power to Arrange a Settlement

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 4

Yet another very long standing contentious question was advanced a considerable step further on Saturday at the meeting of the Waugoola…

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Wheel Tax Municipal Project

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 1

Representatives of 17 municipal councils attended a conference held at the Sydney Town Hall last week to discuss the question…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 May 1923 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council was held last Friday night. Present -- Ald Quirk (mayor), Brady, Dalmain, May and Hay…

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Goobang Shire Council

Western Champion · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 23

The monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon, the members in attendance being Messrs. Whitmill…

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Goobang Shire Council. Tour of Inspection

Western Champion · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 20

The following report covering the tour of inspection through their area recently made by the members of the Googang Shire Council was…

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Jomalong Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council was held on Saturday week. Present: Councillors H. O. Elliott (president), J. H. Noakes, J…

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Chamber of Commerce. Meeting of Council

Western Champion · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 15

The Council if the Chamber of Commerce met on Tuesday evening under the chairmanship of Mr. J. E. Russell (vice-president.)…

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The Municipal Valuer. (To the Editor "Western Champion.")

Western Champion · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 15

Sir,—In your issue of the 10th inst. appears a malicious, vindictive and scurrilous letter over the signature of that well known character Watty…

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