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

Council & local affairs, 1926

648 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 33

Jemalong Shire Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council was to have been held on Saturday next, but as it is considered unsuitable to hold…

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New Shire Engineer Takes up Duties on April 26

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Narraburra Shire Council, the President (Cr A. E. Anderson) was appointe[?] as delegate to attend the annual…

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Council Recognises Employees’ Plucky Action. Aftermath of Deisel Bolting Incident

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 2

The Young Council unanimously decided on Monday night to recognise the brave and prompt action of Mr. G. Coleman, and a lad named…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 15

At the meeting of the Municipal Council held on Tuesday evening the aldermen in attendance were the Mayor (Hon. F. W. Spicer, M.L.C.)…

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Parkes Council. Where the Gentle Breezes Blow

Western Champion · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 15

In the course of his report on building applications submitted at the Council meeting on Tuesday evening. Inspector Bullock pointed…

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Municipal Council Reports Fund Balances

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 10

General Fund dr. £1027/4/6; Sanitary Fund dr. £886/11/11; Commons Fund cr. £22/9/2; Lighting Fund dr. £115/17/1; Wate. Fund dr. £704/3/6;…

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Municipal Council Matters Business of Usual Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 9

Those present at last night’s meeting were : Aldermen Whitby (Mayor), Todhunter, Lane, Chambers, Muir Sorrell and McLelland…

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F. & S. Association Forbes District Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 10

Those interested will be pleased to note that the organiser (Mr. W. P. O'Neill), who has had a life experience on the, land, is meeting with…

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Building Regulations Council Decides Upon Brick Area

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 10

Following on a letter from the Town Improvement Committee, Alderman Meagher, at last night's meeting of the Forbes Council, submitted…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 April 1926 · page 2

THE above Council met on Saturday, following being present: Crs. Butler (President), Bembrick, Shannon, A. Jones, W. T. Jones, and O'Meally…

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Jemalong Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday last, those present being: Messrs. D…

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Main and Developmental Roads Waugoola Shire Council Out to Get More Money

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 3

On Saturday last Cr. Elliott at the meeting of the Shire Council referred to the fact that as a village was to be surveyed 1½ miles beyond Mount…

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Shire Works Engineer’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 4

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

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No Applicants for Position of Shire Engineer

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 1

Although the Jindalee Shire has advertised in the Sydney papers for an Engineer to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Harvey’s resignation, there…

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Noxious Weeds Again Who Is to Look After. Reserves ? Stinkwort in Municipality

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 3

At Saturday’s meeting of Waugoola Shire Council, Cr. Rowlands said they would all have noticed where the Minister for Lands had refused…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the council was held last Tuesday night. Present: Ald. H. F. May, (Deputy Mayor, in the chair) J. B. May, Hay,…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 2

The above Council met on Tuesday night, the following being present: Ald. Jas. Bradley (Deputy Mayor, in the chair), C. Schweitzer, W. J…

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Parkes Council. a Bone of Contention

Western Champion · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 11

The Council as a Whole paid a visit of inspection on Monday afternoon to a building erected by Messrs. Mazoudier and McGirr, in Broadway,…

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Parkes Council. Electrical Matters. White Ants at Work

Western Champion · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 11

At the Council meeting on Tuesday evening the following report, from the Electrical Engineer, which had been overlooked at the previous…

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Municipal Road Plant. Mayoral Minute

Western Champion · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 13

At the Council meeting on Tuesday evening the Mayor (Hon. F. W.. Spicer, M.L.C.) submitted the following minute:…

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