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

Council & local affairs, 1927

770 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 39

Municipal Stakes The Final Gallops. "Blazing Hot" Runs a Splendid Half-mile. "Lagoon Bank" and "Try Again" Both Please

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 7

The course proper was open for final gallops this morning, when the final acceptors for to-morrow's classic event were seen in action. Although…

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Municipal Matters

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 1

On Saturday (to-morrow) the ratepayers of Cowra Municipality will be called upon a elect a successor to ex-Alderman McLelland, who has…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 April 1927 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Saturday. Present: Crs. W. Shannon (President), W. T. Jones, A. Bembrick, A. Jones,…

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Country Work Shire Council's Policy

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 4

A request from Mrs. Barnett, of Tallimba, aksing that the footpath in front of her hotel premises be completed caused discussion at the last…

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Shire Works Shire Engineer’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 4

Shire Engineer White reported as follows lo Saturday’s meeting of Waugoola Council: — Petition from D. J. Begley and…

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Motor Ambulance Waugoola Shire Council Favorable to Same. Representatives Appointed to Attend Public Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 1

On Saturday a letter was before the Waugoola Shire Councillors requesting that representatives he appointed to attend a Public Meeting…

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Saleyards. Council Discusses Proposal. Will Meet Agents

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 3

Several times recently the question of erecting saleyards at Forbes has come before the Council, and many reasons have been suggested why the…

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Curtailed Area Deputation Meets Council Amicable Agreement

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 6

The Shire Council received a deputation representing the ratepayers of the curtailed area at the Shire Chambers on Saturday morning. The…

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Collitts' Crossing Bridge Deputation to Council. the Missing Petition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 2

The Shire Council had a morning of deputations on Saturday, after hear- the details of the curtailed area rating, it next listened to the woes of a…

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The Saleyards Matter Council and Agents Confer. Sound Financial Proposal

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 5

In accordance with a resolution of the Council, a sub-committee of the aldermen met the representatives of the Forbes Stock and Station Agents'…

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Municipal Stakes "Try Again's" Mighty Effort. Wins All the Way

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 5

Saturday's great classic race resulted:--"TRY AGAIN," Messrs. Toby Ionaford's and, E. A. Skinbuyer's gr…

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Municipal Election Dr. C. G. Adams Elected. After an Exciting Contest. Ratepayers Say “Yes” on Proportional Representation Poll

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 3

The announcement of the result was received with applause by the supporters of Dr. Adams assembled outside the Council Chambers, while…

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Shire Council. Bathurst Burr Menace

Western Champion · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 3

Arising out of a letter drawing attention to Bathurst Burrs on township property and on the streets at Trundle, considerable discussion took…

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Waugoola Shire Council Business of Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 5

Those present at the above on Saturday were :—Crs. F. C. Rowlands (President), F. Dickson, F. B. Binton, J. Taylor, FD. J. McInerney, A. B…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night. Present: Aid. W. Douglass (Mayor), J. Bradley, w. J…

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Shire Tenders

Western Champion · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 6

Council on Monday the following tenders were accepted:—Contract 2/27, causeway and approaches at Black's, Goobang, A. White (£46/8/-);…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 17

At the monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on Monday, Cr. Job (President) occupied the chair, and there were also present Crs. Jelbart,…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 9

At a meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday, the Mayor (Hon. F. W. Spicer) presided, and there were also present Crs. Hourigan, Emerton,…

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Municipal Candidates to Deposit £20. Macintyre Council’s Proposal

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 8

“That provision be made in the Local Government Act that any persons nominated for the offices [?] Alderman or Councillor he…

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Council Meeting Postponed.'

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 6

The special meeting of the Council called for last night to appoint a new gas manager and Municipal gardener, was postponed on account of the death…

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