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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 22 of 30

Gooband Shire Council

Western Champion · Thursday 15 October 1925 · page 18

The monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon, the Councillors in attnedance being Messrs. Richard Job…

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The Goobang Shire Area

Western Champion · Thursday 15 October 1925 · page 11

In the report of the Engineer. (Mr. H. Kelly) at last meeting of the Goobang Shire an idea is afforded of the large amount of travelling…

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Local Govt. Amendment Bill Defeated in Legislative Council

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 October 1925 · page 4

By a vote of 30 to 20, the Legislative Council rejected the Local Government (Amendment) Bill. The Vice-President of the Executive, Mr…

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To Be Abolished Legislative Council (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 October 1925 · page 1

The Lang Government has decided to abolish the Legislative Council immediately…

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A Real Menace Alarming Spread of St. John’s Wort in the Riverina. Minister for Lands Issues a Warning Note. Visits Wagga to Confer with Shire Authorities

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 October 1925 · page 4

Landholders in this district have their own troubles in connection with the spread of Noxious Weeds, but…

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Municipal Council Matters Business of Usual Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 October 1925 · page 3

Those present at last night’s meeting were:—Aid. Todhunter (May [?]), Westphalen, Newcombe, Dawson, Ferguson, Hughes, Ryall, Martin, and…

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Local Improvements Matters Before Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 October 1925 · page 4

Mr. J. Frank, Secretary of the West Wyalong Chamber of Commerce, has received the following replies from the Bland Shire Council to requests…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 October 1925 · page 5

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council was held on Friday, 9th inst. Present, Crs. Crouch (President), Dawson, Brady, Hunt, Costello…

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To Help the Hospital Shire President Crouch Advocates a Big Move

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 October 1925 · page 4

After concluding business at the shire council meeting the President, Cr. Crouch, asked the attention of councilors and their advice respecting…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 11

The regular meeting of th a Muni cipal Council was held on Monday evening, when the alderman in attendance were Messrs. Howard…

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Municipal Council Reports Overseer of Works Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 10

I have the honor to present my report for the fornight ending 16/10/25 as follows :— I have Inspected Mr. Stinson’s…

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Is Libel Action Pending? Statements About Dear Gas. Council and Gas Manager Angry

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 12

A letter appearing in a recent issue of this paper headed "Dear Gas' has set the Council and the gas manager, Mr. Jeffrey,…

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Municipal Elections

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 27 October 1925 · page 2

Much interest is being aroused in Municipal and Shire elections, which will be held throughout the State on Saturday, December 5th. There are…

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Parkes Council. Works Committee Report

Western Champion · Thursday 29 October 1925 · page 18

At the meeting of the Council on Monday, 19th inst., the following report was submitted by the Works Committee:…

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Shire Elections

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 October 1925 · page 4

The election of Councillors for the Triennial period commencing 1926 will be held on Saturday, December 5, and will be conducted by postal…

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44 Hour Bill Passed by Legislative Council New Bill for Railway Strikers (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 October 1925 · page 4

The Legislative Council last night carried the second reading of the Forty Four Hour Hill on the voices. They also carried the first reading…

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Forthcoming Shire Election

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1925 · page 2

The next election of councillors of the Jemalong Shire will be held on Saturday, December 5, while nomination day is fixed for Friday,…

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Municipal Council Reports Fund Balances

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 3 November 1925 · page 4

General Fund dr. £1053/0/1; Water Fund dr. £395/16/2; Lighting Fund cr. £38/0/7; Sanitary Fund dr. £536 17/6; Electricity Trading Fund dr…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 5 November 1925 · page 16

The usual meeting of the [?] pal Council was held [?] evening, the aldermen [?] ing Messrs. Howard (M[?] [?]…

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Waugoola Shire Election

Cowra Free Press · Friday 6 November 1925 · page 5

Attention is directed to Mr. Donald Elliott’s address to the electors of C. Riding, which appears elsewhere in present issue. He bases his claims…

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