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

Council & local affairs, 1925

585 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 30

The Boy Scouts Club Room Formally Opened by the Mayor

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 June 1925 · page 2

On Friday afternoon last the Boy Scouts’ Club Room was formally opened and handed over to the Troop for their exclusive use…

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Lachlan Shire Council. (Continued from last Issue). PETITIONS

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 July 1925 · page 2

From twelve interested persons in connection with the road between Tottenham and old Tabratong crossing on the Bogan River, asking that…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 July 1925 · page 7

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council was held on Tuesday night, there being present Ald. Moulder (Mayor), Laneyrie, Watson, May,…

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Municipal Council. the Holiday Question

Western Champion · Thursday 2 July 1925 · page 13

A recent variation in the award for general laborers in Municipal employ has had the effect of leading the local aldermen to look more closely…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 2 July 1925 · page 16

At the regular meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday evening the aldermen present were Messrs. Fisher, Cock, Leighton, Swann and…

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Why Sholld the Shire "Be the Mug?" (To the Editor of the Grenfell Record)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1925 · page 2

DEAR SIR,—Much has been written lately in connection with the enlargement of Grenfell Municipality, and its…

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Municipal Council Reports Health Inspector’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 3

I have the honor to present my report for the fortnight ending 26th June, 1925: — Infectious Disease.—Two cases of…

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Municipal Council Matters Dealt with at Last Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 5

Following are some of the matters dealt with at Tuesday evening’s meeting, others will be found under different headings:—…

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Mr. H. H. Lee Re-appointed Auditor to Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 3

Mr. H. H. Lee, of Orange, was on Tuesday evening re-appointed auditor to the Municipal Council at a fee of £15/15/ per half year. In proposing…

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Late Municipal Council Clerk’s Claims for Payment for Holidays Refused

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 6

Mr. W. S. Walker’s application re the above was refused at last meeting of the Municipal Council…

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Proposed Sewerage System For Cowra. Ald. Westphalen Strongly Supports Same. But His Fellow Aldermen Consider the Cost Too Great at Present. a Sub-committee to Report on the Scheme with a View to a Poll of the Ratepayers Being Taken

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 2

If there is one public utility more necessary than a lighting scheme it [?] that of [?]. As a result of a letter received from the Public…

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Joy Riding During the Flood Explanation by Council’s Overseer. Money Collected Under a Misapprehension to Go to the Hospital. As Only Two Who Paid Are Known to the Man in Charge of the Boat

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 3

In a recent Issue of the “Free Press” it was stated that a complaint had reached us with regard to residents of West Cowra being charged for being conveyed to town during the flood…

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Jemalong Shire Council Saturday's Meeting. Main Roads Board

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1925 · page 3

A well-attended meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday. Present were:--Messrs. J. J. Sweeney…

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New Shire Clerk

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 July 1925 · page 1

Mr. W. S. Walker, the new Shire Clerk, has taken up his duties, and was present at the Council meeting on Friday. Mr. Walker is well-known…

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Noxious Weeds Failure to Destroy. Murrungal Shire Council Proceed Against a Land-owner. the Furry Star Thistle Again. (Before Mr. Fincham, S.M.)

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 July 1925 · page 3

Murrungal Shire Council v. — Tomkins. Failing to destroy noxious weeds portion 56, parish of Rember. Mr. Page (Burrowa) for…

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Adult Franchise Municipalities and Shires

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 July 1925 · page 5

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. Cann) stated yesterday that during the next session of Parliament he would introduce a bill to provide…

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Jenalong Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 9 July 1925 · page 4

A well-attended meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council (Forbes) was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday. Present were: Messrs…

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Shire Voting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 6

[?] body can say what has prompted [?] Lang and his colleagues to be[?] that all Municipal Councils [?] be elected on adult suffrage…

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Diphtheria at Koorawatha. Burrangong’s Insanitary Dwellings. Council Taking Action

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 3

At Saturday’s meeting of the Burrangong Shire Council the Health Inspector reported that diphtheria was prevalent at Koorawatha, and nine…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 July 1925 · page 2

THE above met on Saturday, following attending : Crs. Simpson (President), Mylecharane, Bembrick, Goodsell. Apology from Cr. Shannon, who…

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