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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 32 of 39

Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 November 1927 · page 9

The usual fortnightly meeting of the council was held on Tuesday night of last week. Present, Ald. H. F. May (Deputy Mayor), J. B. May, J. Honan,…

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Lachlan Shire Public Notice

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 November 1927 · page 9

All Gates and approaches to the extent of half a chain on either side of the Gate on Public Roads within this Shire must be maintained by the…

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Another Council Scheme

Western Champion · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 12

At the Town Council's meeting on Tuesday Mr. Wright, railway inspector, who had been asked to furnish a report on the erection of a siding, for…

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Disgrace to Town Council

Western Champion · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 13

The question of enlarging the Council Chambers arose at a meeting of the Council on Tuesday when the Deputy Mayor, Ald Hourigan, said that…

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Tragic Discovery in Shed Shire Clerk Found Shot

Western Champion · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 13

With a wound in his left breast, Mr. S. C. Daley, Shire Clerk, was found dead in a tool shed at the rear of the Shire Chambers on Tuesday morning. Beside him lay a discharged pea-rifle…

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Council Jottings. From Tuesday's Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 11

These present at a meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday were Aldermen Hourigan (in the chair), Keast, Mazoudier, Cooper, Emerton,…

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Local and General Shire Clerk's End. Sensation at Parkes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 2

S. C. Daley, Shire Clerk, was found dead in the tool shed at the rear of the Shire Chamber, a few minutes after the monthly meeting was started…

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Original Correspondence Pro[?]osed Municipal Iceworks (To the Editor "Western Champion.")

Western Champion · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 2

Sir,—We would be glad if you will allow us space in your paper to correct an impression that may arise through a report published in your…

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Municipal Iceworks. The Departmental View. Mr. E. C. Best, M.L.A., forwards the following letter, received from the Local Government Department:—

Western Champion · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 22

Your representations—letter of 2710-27—on behalf of the Parkes Municipal Council, re Council's proposal to instal an ice plant in connection with…

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Honoring Mr. Buttenshaw Shire Council's Action

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 November 1927 · page 2

Members or the Bland Shire Council are determined to do honor to Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., on his recent elevation to Ministerial rank, in…

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Shire Clerk’s End

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 November 1927 · page 7

Mr. S. C. Daley, Shire Clerk, of Parkes, was found dead in the tool shed at the rear of the Shire Chamber, Parkes, a few minutes after the…

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New Road Plant Council Decides on Lorry. Ald. Sam's Strong Opposition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 November 1927 · page 6

The Municipal Council has decided to purchase a Leyland motor lorry, equipped with street watering appliances. The lorry will also be suitable…

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ADJOURNED Shire Council Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 1

Owing to the attention given to other important matters, and the fact that it was not convenient for some of the councillors to remain for the…

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President's Minute To Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council the President (Cr. E. E. Templeman) submitted the following minute:—…

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Clerk's Report To Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 5

Mr. S. M. Smith, at last meeting of the Bland Shire Council, inter a[?] submitted the following report:— Arrears of Rates.—Following on…

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Waugoola Shire Council Business of Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 1

Those present at the above on Saturday were: Crs. P. C. Rowlands (President), F. B. Hinton, F. Dickson, J. Taylor, D. J. Mclnerney, A…

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Shire Saleyards Local Stock Agent's Proposal Spirited Discussion by Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 4

The presence of Mr. K. G. Anthoness (of the firm of Kilpatrick, McLellan and Anthoness) at the Bland Shire Council meeting on Thursday…

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Shire Works Engineer’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 4

The Shire Engineer, Mr. J. R. White, reported as follows to Saturdays meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council :—…

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Five Day Week to Be Given a Trial by Municipal Council. with Its Maintenance Staff

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 3

The above matter was brought before last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council by the Town Clerk, who reported as follows:—…

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Our Shire Clerk Praise from D.R.O.

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 8

In his report to the Bland Shire Council meeting on Thursday, Mr. S. M. Smith (Clerk) stated that the Councillors would no doubt be…

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