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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 4 of 33

Wyalong Advocate Tuesday, February 9, 1926 P. & A. Societies Council Annual Meeting to be Held at West Wyalong

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Council of Show Associations in the South West will he held at West Wyalong on Tuesday 23rd February…

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Bathing Costumes Our Municipal Council Will Enforce Adherence to the Regulations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 9

At the council meeting last night the question of decency in bathing costume was discussed at length. Inspector White's report referred to it…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 2

The above Council met on Tuesday night, following being present: Ald. W. Douglass (Mayor), J. Bradley, C. Schweitzer, P. Mylecharane, and W…

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The Mayor's Minute

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 11

1. Parks. The sum of £290 has been, voted for the management of the parks for the current year, and this is in addition to the money set aside for…

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Municipal Employees’ Dispute Aldermen Decide It Is Not a Matter for Them Harper’s Affidavit Contradicts His Previous Statement. Legal Opinions and Counter Opinions. Mayor Whitby Congratulates Inspector Lewis on His Straightforward Statement

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 9

THE Council Chambers was crowded to the doors on Monday evening, while a great number availed themselves of outside “seats,” which were more comfortable on such a hot night, when the above matter,…

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Municipal Council Reports Fund Balances

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 10

General Fund, dr. £1167/16/3; Sanitary Fund dr. £416/17/11; Commons Fund cr. £32/19/4; Lighting Fund dr £66/10/8; Water Fund dr. £805/19/5;…

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Municipal Council Reports Town Clerk’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 7

I have to report us follows : Deputy Mayor.—During the absence of the Mayor in Sydney, the Deputy Mayor, Ald. Todhunter, acted…

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Municipal Council Matters Business of Usual Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 3

The full Council was present on Monday evening, the Mayor (Alderman Whitby) presiding. THE WATER QUESTION…

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Forbes Municipal Council Health and Building Inspector's Report. Inspections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 9

I have carried out same at North Hill, Camp Hill, and within the town proper, and I find in the main that the premises inspected were in a…

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Petition to King Lang’s Bill Countered. Abolition of Council

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 1

Cheers from the large audience in St. John’s Hall, Darlinghurst, on Wednesday night, greeted the announcement of the leader of the…

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Abolition of Legislative Council Mr. Oakes Wants Referendum (By Wire) Sydney

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

Upon the adjournment last night of the Legislative Council, Mr. Oakes gave notice of his intention to move next Tuesday, that, before the…

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That Park Again Matt[?]r Again Brought Forward by Ald. Todhunter. Council Rejects Proposal by 4 Votes to 3

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 4

[?] evening’s meeting of [?] Municipal Council, Ald. Todhunter noved :— “That the Department of…

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Municipality of Forbes Town Clerk's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 11

Sewerage: I have read through a file of papers relating to the proposed sewerage scheme for this town. It would appear that the Council has…

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Municipal Main Roads Proposed Work to Be Done

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 11

At last night's meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council, the town clerk reported that the application for assistance from the Main Roads…

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Weddin Shire Council

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

THE above Council met on Saturday. Present—Councillors Butler (President), Bembrick, Shannon, A. E. Jones, W. T. Jones, J. O'Meally…

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Municipal Extension. Weddin Shire Council Withdraws Objection

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

AT the Shire meeting oh Saturday, the President moved that they withdraw objection previously passed against the extension of the municipality…

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Weddin Shire Council. Engineer's Report

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

At Saturday's meeting of the above Council, the Engineer reported as follows:— I have to report that the books are…

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Weddin Shire Council and Timothy Berry

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

AT the Shire meeting on Saturday, a letter was received from the UnderSecretary, enclosing letter from the Grenfell A.L.P., complaining of the…

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Weddin Shire Council Adopts Postal Voting

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

The President moved that postal voting be applied to Weddin Shire elections, thus introducing a more up-to-date system; the system would also…

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Waugoola Shire Council. Business of Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 1

Those present at the above on Saturday were:—Councillors McCarron (President), F. C. Rowlands, F. Dickson, J. Taylor, D. J. Melnerney, C…

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