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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 33 of 39

"Back to Forbes Week" Mayor's Meeting Lapses Can Forbes Do It?

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 2

The Mayor, Alderman A. B. Two-good, went to the trouble of calling a meeting to discuss matters in connection with the proposed "Back to…

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Cr. Hughie Noakes Shire Extends a Welcome. "Enjoyed Every Minute."

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 2

Quietly, and without ostentation, Cr. Hughie Noakes, the old stalwart of the Jemalong Shire Council, came back to Forbes on the mail train on…

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Kay to Go Premier Gives Notice City Council Too

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

In the Legislative Assembly on Friday afternoon Mr. Bavin gave formal notice that at the next sitting day, Tuesday, he would introduce a bill to…

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Town Clerk’s Report Adopted by Municipal

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 4

The following submitted by the Town Clerk was adopted last night: Garbage Contract. As this contract expires on 31st…

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Municipal Finances Recommendations by Finance Committee

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 3

The Finance Committee reported as follows to last night's meeting of the Municipal Council:— Reticulation Extension: Darling…

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Works of the Municipality Dealt with Last Night

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 2

The following reports submitted at last night’s meeting were adopted: — WATER COMMITTEE’S REPORT…

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Alleged Discourtesy Condobolin P.p. Board and Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 November 1927 · page 4

Under the above heading, in our issue of the 19th October, we published a considerable amount of correspondence which has passed between…

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Shire Council's Books

Western Champion · Thursday 17 November 1927 · page 10

The Shire Council auditors, Messrs. Allen and Allen, submitted their report to the monthly meeting of the Council on Tuesday which stated…

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Shire Council. The Engineer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 17 November 1927 · page 12

Following is the Engineer's report, which was submitted and dealt with at a meeting of the Shire Council on Tuesday:—…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 November 1927 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night.'Present: Aid. W. Douglass (Mayor), Jae…

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Goobang Shire Tenders

Western Champion · Thursday 17 November 1927 · page 10

At a meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on Tuesday the following tenders were accepted: 18/27, Back Fifield road, H. B. Boardman, £164/7/…

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Goobang Shire. Tuesday Meeting's Business

Western Champion · Thursday 17 November 1927 · page 14

Those present at the meeting on Tuesday were Councillors R. Job (in the chair), McIntyre, Jelbart, Pilling, Watson and Gray…

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To Be Expelled. Our Mayor threatened with the Axe. But Receives an Apology

Western Champion · Thursday 17 November 1927 · page 5

Under date 9th November, the Mayor, Hon. F. W. Spicer, M.L.C., received a letter from the General Secretary of the Australian Labor Party…

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To Stop Dust Nuisance. Forbes Council Decides on Motor Vehicle

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 November 1927 · page 5

By four votes to three Forbse aldermen, at a special meeting of the Council, decided in favor of a Leyland motor lorry for the purpose of…

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Band Matters Aldermen's Heated Discussion. No Play -- No Subsidy?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 November 1927 · page 7

Dissatisfaction with the performances of the Forbes Bands was expressed by Ald. Smith last night at the Council meeting…

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Municipal Council Matters Business of Usual Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 November 1927 · page 5

Those present at last Monday evening’s meeting were: Ald. M. W. Whitby (Mayor), J. H. Sorrell, C. G. Adams, G. Chambers, L. W. Roberts,…

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Paying the Piper Council Finances. Outstanding Rates and Fees

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 November 1927 · page 7

In his report presented at last night's Council meeting the Town Clerk (Mr. F. C. Taylor), stated that it was apparent that the Council…

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A.l.p: Rules Kahibah Council’s Criticism City v. COUNTRY

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 November 1927 · page 5

“If there is anything necessary for the betterment of the Labour movement it is decentralisation.” was the remark of Mr. C. E. Martin, at…

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Supply Bill All Stages in Council Willis-Coates Incident (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 November 1927 · page 1

The Supply Bill passed all stages in the Legistative Council. When Mr. Willis and Mr. Coates rose simultaneously, the President…

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Stock Sales Tuesday’s Fortnightly Sales. at Municipal Yards

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 November 1927 · page 1

Messrs. Lane and Co. report: About 270 cattle were yarded on Tuesday, comprising all sorts, from light conditioned young cattle to a few prime…

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