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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 4 of 30

Municipal Council Reports Town Clerk’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 3

I beg to advise that, as under Clause 8 Schedule 3, L.G. Act, 1910, a valuation of all lands in the area has to be made this year; tenders…

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Australian Meat Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 1

The Secretary of the Australian Meat Council advises receipt of a very interesting cablegram from Mr. J. B. Cramsie, despatched from…

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New Hospital Suggestions. Congratulations to Mr. E. P. Todhunter (Mayor), for His Excellent Fight

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 4

Mr. E. S. Twigg writes:— Cowra has had less public money spent on public buildings for its size than any other town In N.S.W. The…

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A Council to Be Dissolved The Trouble at Cessnock Minister Will Intervene

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 3

Such a state of affairs has been readied by the Cessnock Shire Council that steps are being taken by Mr. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Local…

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Valuation of Municipality

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 3

It was decided at last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council to ask the Valuer-General when a valuation of the Municipality could be made,…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the council was to have been held last Friday night, but had to be adjourned for want of a quorum till last night,…

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Kiacatoo Bridge The Shire's good work

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 4

Lachlan Shire Council, and more especially its capable and energetic president, Cr W. H. Crouch, are to be complimented on the expeditious…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 17

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 Engineer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 15

At the Shire meeting on Monday afternoon the report of the Shire Engineer, Mr. H. Kelly, was read and dealt with as follows:—…

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Agricultural Bureau District Council

Western Champion · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 17

The District council of the Agricultural Bureau met at the Shire Chambers on Tuesday, under the chairmanship of Mr. W. E. Taylor…

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Parkes Council. After the Storm

Western Champion · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 5

At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday evening the following report was presented from the Works Committee:—…

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Parkes Council. Effects of Stormy Weather. a Chorus of Complaints

Western Champion · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 24

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, the aldermen in attendance being Messrs. Spicer (Deputy Mayor)…

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Shire Councillors Favor Grader

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 10

The Jemalong Shire Councillors are unanimous in their approval of the work done by the grader, so much so that they finally decided to purchase…

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Municipal Council Matters Business of Fortnightly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 3

Those present at the above on Monday night were: Aid. Todhunter (Mayor), Westphalen, Newcombe, Hughes, Ferguson and Roberts;…

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Schick Test and the Shire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 10

The aldermen got something of a stock at last eight's meeting of the Municipal Council when the health officer reported that the Jemalong…

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Meat Council Royal Commission of Enquiry Into Food Prices—inter Empire Trade

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 2

Producers generally are no doubt aware of the enquiry into food prices which is being conducted at present in London by Royal…

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“Off Again-on Again” a Ratepayer and Water Meter. Water Cut Off, But Council Decides to Supply Again

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 7

Pursuant to notice, Ald. Ferguson moved the following motion at Monday evening’s meeting of the Municipal Council:—…

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Bland Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting was held on Friday last. The chair was occupied by the President, Cr. E. E. Templeman, and there were also…

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Waugoola Shire Council Engineer’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 1

The Shire Engineer (Mr. White) reported as follows to Saturday’s meeting of the above Council:— Lyndhurst-Bigga Road.—As directed…

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Waugoola — Shire Council Business of Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 February 1925 · page 4

Those present at the above on Saturday were : Crs. J. McCarron (President), J. Y. Freebairn F. Dickson, J. P. McWilliam , F. C. Rowlands,…

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