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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 29 of 33

Over the Limit Coolamon Shire Rate

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 2

Mr. C. A. Mclnnes, supervising engineer, Department of Public Works, Cootamundra, held an inquiry into the Coolamon Shire Council's proposal to…

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Municipal Council Matters Some of the Business Transacted at Last Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 6

The usual meeting of the Cowra Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, wren there were present Aldermen M. Whitby (Mayor),…

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A Mayor's Views Profit by Others the Electricity Installation

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 1

On Saturday last we were honored with a call by the Mayor of Parkes, Alderman Spicer. During a conversation with him, we were much…

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Valuation of Shire Mr. Archer’s Amended Figures

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 6

The report of the Shire Valuer (Mr. C. Archer) was presented and read by the Clerk at the Shire Council meeting on Saturday last…

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Noxious Weeds No Provision for Prevention or Removal of Stock From Infected Areas. Shire Council Informed the Proposal Is Having Consideration

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 5

Recently it will be remembered a motion was passed at the Noxious Weeds Conference held in Cowra that the Minister for Agriculture be…

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A Bouquet For Goobang Shire Roads and Finger Posts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 9

Those who administer local government affairs often get more kicks than halfpence," but the "liniment" given on this occasion will act as a…

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Shire Employees Married or Single? (To the Editor "Advocate")

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 6

Sir,—I notice by the report of the last meeting of the Bland Shire Coun cil that one Councillor stated that my complaint in regard to married men…

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Main Roads Grant Programme for Waugoola Shire for 1926

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 1

The Main Roads Board wrote to Saturday’s meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council as follows:— In connection with your…

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DISSATISFIED With Compensation Commission Labor Council Restive (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 1

The Sydney Labor Council is dissatisfied with the Workers' Compensation Commission, which it declares is deliberately thwarting the object of…

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Wheat Bill Second Reading Passed By Legislative Council (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 1

The Legislative Council passed the second reading of the Wheat Bill on the voices. Mr. Hout said he considered the…

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Municipal Matters From the Civic Table

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 10

The Municipal Council, meeting as it does on Thursday night, makes it difficult for us to report the proceedings in their entirety…

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Municipal Sale Yards

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 2

Only one tender was received on Monday night by the Municipal Council for the erection of sale yards, and same was referred to the…

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Parking Cars Council Will Insist Aldermen Annoyed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 3

At question time during the meeting of the Municipal Council last Friday, Ald. White asked what steps were being taken in regard to the…

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Shire Employees

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 1

Mr. J. Frank, Hon. Secretary of the West Wyalong Chamber of Commerce, has received the following letter under date l8th November:—…

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Shire Election (To the Editor)

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 3

Sir,—In your paper’s comments re my letter concerning the ex-President’s candidature for Shire honors, you state among other, things that I…

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SHIRE of Waugoola Riding C Election

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 2

The date of the above election draws near, and we sincerely trust that the ratepayers will testify by their votes at the ballot box that they…

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Jemalong Shire Quarry A Wonderful Asset Good Roads Assured

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 1

Air plays a most Important part in the working of the Jemalong Shire Council's new quarry. Just like water in other instances, air pipes…

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Lachlin Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 November 1926 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday of last week. Present, Crs. Crouch (President), Dawson, Hunt, Medcalf;…

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Lachlan Shire Council. (Continued from another page.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 November 1926 · page 4

W. G. Matchett, Borambil, asking permission to plow a fire break of four or five furrows along the boundary of the Forbes road and Borambil…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 November 1926 · page 4

Want of space compells us to just summarise the important business of last ordinary meeting of the council. The Public Works Department to be…

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