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

Council & local affairs, 1925

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Shire Works Engineer’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 10

The Shire Engineer (Mr. J. R. White) reported as follows to last Saturday’s meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council : —…

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Council of South-west A.p.h. & I. Association. Meeting at Murrumburrah

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 1

Minutes of conference held at Murrumburrah, on Monday, 7th. September, 1925, of the A.P.H. & I. Association, in the Central South Wheat…

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March of Progress Continues New School Formally Opened at Lake Cargelligo by President of Lachlan Shire Mr W. H. Crouch

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 11

Last Saturday was indeed a gala day for the young folk of Lake Cargelligo when they gathered together to enjoy the days sports and picnic…

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Bland Shire Council (Continued from previous issue)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 September 1925 · page 2

The following additional votes were authorised: General Maintenance £100 Wyalong Reefton Road £19/8/8, Yalgogrin Cargelligo road £155/0/8,…

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Jemalong Shire Council Saturday's Special Meeting. Main Roads Board Grant

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1925 · page 5

A special meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council was held on Saturday. Present were: Crs. J. J. Sweeney, (President), H. O. Elliott, T. J…

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Appeal Against Shire Valuation

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1925 · page 2

The case in which O'Brien Bros, appealed against the Marthaguy Shire's valuation of their "Eveleigh" estate of about 15,000 acres in the War…

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Municipal Council Reports Health Inspector’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 September 1925 · page 1

Infectious Disease.—During the past fortnight one case of infectious disease has been notified. The patient was treated at the local Hospital…

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Shire Works Engineer’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 September 1925 · page 4

The following was submitted to last meeting of Waugoola Shire Council: Contracts. No. 25/1.—Forming and gravelling…

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Water Supply Trouble Railway Authorities Give Council Much Assistance. Satisfactory Adjustment. Now in Sight

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 September 1925 · page 3

The following reports were submitted to last night’s meetng of the Municipal Council in connection with the above matter :—…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 September 1925 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the council was field last Friday week, there being present Councilors Crouch (president), Dawson, Brady, Hunt,…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1925 · page 2

THE above Council met on Tuesday night, following attending: ALd. Doughlas (Mayor), Selwyn, Bradley, Schweitzer, Bellamy, Wenham (clerk)…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 24 September 1925 · page 17

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, the aldermen present being Messrs Spicer…

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District Court. (Before Judge Bevan.) FRAZER v Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1925 · page 2

This was a claim for damages to property caused, it was alleged, by negligence of the Council in connection with a culvert put across Dalton St…

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Municipal Council Matters Business of Usual Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 25 September 1925 · page 3

Those present at the above on Monday night last were:—Aldermen Tod-hunter (Mayor), Ryall, Dawson, Martin and Roberts…

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Mr. Ball and Forbes Forbes Council Annoyed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 September 1925 · page 12

Last week an article appeared in the "S. M. Herald," written by Mr. Ball, R.A., B.Sc,, staling that Forbes reminded one of an old…

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Riverina Electoral Council Meeting at Narrandera Confidence in Mr. Killen

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 September 1925 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Riverina Electoral Council was held at the Mechanics Institute, Narrandera. There were present Messrs C. King…

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Council Loses a Lawsuit

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1925 · page 2

Grenfell Council learnt last week that it is a costly business to interfere or hamper the natural flow of storm waters. In the District Court…

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Municipal Fund Balances

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 29 September 1925 · page 1

General Fund dr. £816/16/0; Water Fund cr. £21/4/2; Lighting Fund cr. £38/5/9; Sanitary Fund dr. £489/19/4; Electricity Trading Fund dr. £1160…

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R. FRAZER v. Grenfell Municipality

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 29 September 1925 · page 2

In this case the plaintiff sought to recover £50 compensation for damage done to his property in Dalton Street, Grenfell, by storm water, forced to…

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Lachlan Shire Council (Continued from last issue.) Shire Clerk's. Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 September 1925 · page 9

The General Fund account has a credit balance of £471 3s 7d, and the accounts submitted to the meeting for approval to pay amounts to…

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