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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 37 of 39

Australian Preference Council Receives League's Letter

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1927 · page 1

When the letter from the Australian Preference League, dealing with the purchase of a road roller, as published in a recent issue of "The…

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STATICS! Violent Electrical Storm Lively Meeting of Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1927 · page 2

Special meetings will be a feature of the Municipal Council affairs this week. On Tuesday there was a special gathering of the aldermen to consider…

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Shire Saleyards to be Built From General Fund Account Animated Discussion by Councillors

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 December 1927 · page 4

Shire saleyards are to be established at West Wyalong. This decision, after years of thought and a deal of agitation, was reached at the monthly meeting of the Bland Shire Council on Friday, at which a full Council was present…

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Cr. Herbert, President. "The Mussolini of the Shire" Re-elected for the Third Year

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1927 · page 2

The cordial relations existing at the meetings of the Jemalong Shire Council were maintained throughout Friday afternoon, when the election…

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Should Inspector Accept Hospitality While on Duty ? Movements Left in Hands of Shire Engineer

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 December 1927 · page 1

At a later stage, Cr. Taylor asked what method of conveyance the Inspector used. The Clerk: Horse and sulky…

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Legislative Council Bill to Amend (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 December 1927 · page 1

During the recess the Government intends to draft a measure for the reform of the Legislative Council, which will be made elective with a…

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Waugoola Shire President Cr. Fred Dickson Elected. Retiring President Defeated by One Vote. Allowance Fixed at £52 a Year

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 December 1927 · page 1

In opening the business at a special meeting of Waugoola Shire Council on Saturday morning, the President (Cr. F. C. Rowlands) said same…

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The Water Inspectors Ratepayer Objects to Them Going About at Night Time. As Women and Children Are Frightened. Inspectors to be Interviewed by Mayor and Duties Pointed out More Clearly

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 December 1927 · page 3

A letter was read at last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council from Mr. W. Hughes complaining of the…

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Shire Finances Estimated Deficit of £3,000. POSITION £1,000 Worse Than Last Year. a Riding a Long Way Behind. Cr. Hinton Urges New President to See His Riding Keeps in Bounds

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 December 1927 · page 1

At Saturday’s meeting of Waugoola Shire Council the Clerk stated the riding balances to be as follows : A riding dr. £2077/0/9, B. riding…

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Shire Council. the Engineer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 15 December 1927 · page 16

The Engineer's report, presented at a meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on Tuesday, was dealt with as follows:—…

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Parkes Council Election of Mayor Spicer Returned Unopposed

Western Champion · Thursday 15 December 1927 · page 11

For the third consecutive term the Hon. F. W. Spicer has been elected to the Mayoral chair. Mr. Spicer was first returned to the Council at the bye-election, consequent upon the resignation of the late Mr. Bollinger, in 1921. He was re-elected…

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Goobang Shire. Acting Shire Clerk's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 15 December 1927 · page 16

At the Shire meeting on Tuesday the following report was submitted by the Acting Shire Clerk, Mr. J. J. Livingston:—…

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Goobang Shire Tenders

Western Champion · Thursday 15 December 1927 · page 11

The following tenders, submitted in the Engineer's report at a meeting of the Shire Council on Tuesday, were dealt with as follows:—Main Road No…

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Goobang Shire. Election of President

Western Champion · Thursday 15 December 1927 · page 11

At a meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on Tuesday Mr. Richard Job was unanimously re-elected President. The first matter considered was the…

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Goobang Shire. the Monthly Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 15 December 1927 · page 9

Those present on Tuesday were Councillors Job (President), Jelbart, Gray,, McIntyre, Pilling and Watson. INSURANCE POLICIES…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Bland Shire Council was held on Friday and Saturday last, when there was a full attendance of members The President…

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Natural Beauty Shire Council's Decision

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 9

Should tradesmen's advertisements be hung up all over the place on roads leading to town? The Burrangong Shire Clerk (Mr…

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Public Holidays Application to Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 12

At the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council it was decided to recommend public and Bank holidays for the undermentioned places: —…

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Road Obstruction Complaint to Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 6

A complaint was received from the Ki-Kora F. and S. Association by the Bland Shire Council on Frday that some persons were erecting banks…

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Straying Horses All Over Shire

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 December 1927 · page 6

Mr J. C. Zacker complained to the Bland Shire Council on Friday that a number of unclaimed horses were agisting on the roads at Bellarwi, and…

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