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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 28 of 33

Goobang Shire. Engineer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 11 November 1926 · page 13

Contracts Complete.—E. Faull, 21 chains gravelling, Kadungle-Numalla road; M. H. McKenzie, ring-barking through Waratah holding…

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Outspoken Mayor

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 7

Speaking at Orange recently. Dr. Colvin (Mayor) voiced some home truths. The function was a farewell to a worthy citizen who had displayed…

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The Coming Shire Election

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 9

When it becomes necessary to appoint a man to a responsible public position we naturally refer to his antecedents with a view to…

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Asked to Resign Mudgee Aldermen Indignation Meeting Held (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 1

Mudgeo ratepayers held an indignation meeting, and called upon the Aldermen to resign in, a body, as a protest against what was…

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Shire Engineers Terms of New Award. Salaries From £365 Upwards

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 6

The new rates of pay and conditions governing the Shire Council Engineers’ Union has been made available…

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Sewerage Scheme for Parkes to Be Proceeded with Council's Decision

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 12

Parkes is to have a sewerage scheme. This important and progressive step was definitely decided by the Council at its…

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Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 November 1926 · page 2

The monthly meeting was held on Saturday. Cr. W. E. Butler (President) occupied the chair, others present being Crs. W. Shannon, A. E. Jones, W…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 4

At the Bland Shire Council meeting on Friday the following members were present: Crs. E. E. Tesmpleman (President), D. A. Gagie, A. T…

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DEPUTATION To Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 4

At the Bland Shire Council meeting on Friday, Messrs W. J. Field and J. Duffy, representing the West Wyalong Literary Institute were present…

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Waugoola Shire Council Business of Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 3

Those present at the above on Saturday last were:—Councillors F. C. Rowlands (President), J. Taylor, A. B. Kirkman, D. J. Mclnerney, C…

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An Explanation By Shire Council Dismissal of Employees

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 6

The recent complaint, in respect to the Bland Shire Council dismissing carried, men retaining the services of [?] men, voiced at the last…

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The Coming Shire Election to the Ratepayers of Waugoola Shire

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 2

Fellow ratepayers,—As we are going to have an election in our Council, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Councillor McCarron,…

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Shire Works Engineer’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 4

Mr. J. R. White (Engineer) reported as follows to Saturday’s meeting the Waugoola Shire Council:— Applications from Mr. E. M. Finn,…

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Sale Yards For West Wyalong Discussion at Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 3

The proposed new, sale yards for West Wyalong was advanced another stage at the bland Shire Council meeting on Friday…

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BARMEDMAN Once a Municipality

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 November 1926 · page 1

It is not generally known that the sister town of Barmedman at one time enjoyed the distinction of being a Municipality. The information was…

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Municipal Road-making

Western Champion · Thursday 18 November 1926 · page 12

The Municipal Council on Tuesday landed the Super-Diesel road roller and scarifier, which had been ordered as portion of their road-making plant…

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Shire Council (Continued from last issue)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 9

From the Rail-way Department, in reference to the crossing at Euratha and pointing out that any alterations would have to be borne by the Shire…

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Shire Riding Balances

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 2

The Clerk tendered a statement at last meeting of the Shire showing the Riding balances as under:—A Riding, dr. £792/13/3. B. Riding, cr. £451…

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Municipal Council Reports Electrical Engineer’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 10

Herewith I submit my report for the fortnight ended 12th November: — Reticulation.—General maintenance has been attended to, and several…

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Our Municipal Council Praised by Chamber of Commerce

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 6

At last meeting of the Municipal Council a communication was read from the Cowra Chamber of Commerce…

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