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

Council & local affairs, 1927

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Newspaper Tax Speech Delivered by tho Hon. T. M. Shakespeare, M.L.C., in the Legislative Council, on the Finance (Newspaper Taxation) Bill. (From “Parliamentary Debates,” 24th December, 1926)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 8

The Hon. T. M. Shakespeare: I would like to refer briefly to one or two aspects of this question that have not been referred to by hon…

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Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Weddin Shire Council was held in the chambers on Saturday. Those present were, Cr. W. Shannon…

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Waugoola Shire Council Business of Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 4

Those present at the above on Saturday were:—Councillors F. C. Rowlands (President), F. Dickson, J. Taylor, F. B. Hinton, C. W. Grauss,…

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Proposed Loan By Bland Shire Council Big Works Cofltemplated

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 6

The members of Bland Shire Council have before them a proposition to effect a loan of £10,000 or £15,000 towards the proposed West Wyalong…

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Special Meeting Of Bland Shire Council To Be Called

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 3

In order to deal with a proposal for the expenditure of a big sum of money on the streets and lanes of West Wyalong also developmental roads…

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Shire Tenders Accepted

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 2

The following tenders were accepted on Saturday:—Forming, gravelling, etc., Soldiers’ Flat road.—Mr. Albert Bryant, £103/12/6. Clearing,…

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Council Meeting Deferred

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 2

No business was transacted at the special meeting of the Council, which was held in the Council Chambers last night, to consider the estimates…

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Noxious Weeds Murrungal Shire Decides on Prosecutions

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 2

At last meeting of the Murrungal Shire Council, after due consideration of the report and recommendations of the Inspector, it was decided by…

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More Lights Ordered by Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 2

Dealing with a communication from the West Wyalong Chamber of Commerce in, reference to the insanitary condition of the lane at the rear…

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Soldiers’ Settlement Bridge Shire Crs. Praise Mr. Lough-lin for His Promptness. Minister for L.g. Promises Up to £750

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 1

The Department of Local Government wrote re request that a special grant be made available towards the cost of the construction of a bridge…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 14

The January meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Monday the Councillors present being Messrs, Job (President), Jelbart, Gray,…

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Goobang Shire. the President's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 9

At the meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on Monday the President. (Cr. Job) said that since the last meeting a number of the men who had…

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Parkes Council. Mayoral Minute

Western Champion · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 6

At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday evening the following minute from the Mayor was submitted: "Gentlemen.—I desire you to…

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Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 13

The following were present at the last meeting or the Bland Shire Council: Crs. E. E. Templeman (President) D.A. Gagie, G. A. L. Wilson, R…

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Proposed Loan By Blamd Shire Council Big Worlds Contemplated

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 9

The members of Bland Shire Council have before) them a proposition to effect a loan of £10,000 or £15,000 towards the proposed West Wyalong…

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Shire Works Engineer's Report

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 12

The following report was-submitted to the last meeting, of the Bland Shire Council by the Engineer (Mr. Willkinson): —…

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Men Dismissed From Council's Employ Matter Again Referred To

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 14

The West Wyalong Chamber of Commerce forwarded a copy of a letter, signed by Mr. Jus. Parker, in reference to his recent dismissal from…

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Powers of Boards Will Not Be Handed Over to Shire Councils. Young Board Is a Model of Efficiency

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 7

Discussing the question of the Pastures Protection Boards with a “Daily Witness” representative recently, Mr. Dunn. [?]…

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The Municipal Vacancy

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 2

Those already nominated are Dr. Adams and Mr. W. Simpson. We are informed that Dr. Roberts, Messrs. C. E. Newcombe and W. Parkes will…

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Agricultural Bureau Sub-district Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 2

A meeting of tho above was held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday afternoon. Present: Mr. J. T. Hawick (President), Messrs. J. Parker and…

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