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

Council & local affairs, 1928

1,077 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 54

Shire Rates Refund Asked for

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 4

At the District Council meeting of the local F. and S. Association, held in the Memorial Hall on Thursday, the following letter was received from…

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Better Farming Train Action by District Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 3

At the District Counsil meeting of the Wyalong branch of the F. and S. Association, held on Thursday, Mr. H. W. Berick (representing Back…

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District Council F. and S. Association Matters Held Over

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 4

In the Memorial Hall on Thursday afternoon the annual general meeting of the District Council of the Wyalong and District Farmers and…

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Compulsory Pool Discussed at F.S.A. Council Views of Delegates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 4

At the District Council meeting of the F. and S. Association, held in West Wyalong on Thursday, Mr. V. L. Connellan (Caroon branch) moved…

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Buffaloes Feel the Heat Alderman Smith on Electricity. Fan for Lodge Room

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 2

Recently Alderman Smith asked that the Electricity Committee should consider the matter of installing an electric fan to the Lodge Room at…

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Flood Damage Deputy Mayor's Report of Inspection. Help Is. Assured

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 2

At Monday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, the Deputy Mayor. Alderman Twist, gave a verbal report concerning the visit of an…

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A Typiste's "Lapse" Used Council's Phone. Town Clerk Castigated. Newcastle

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 7

For recommending that a typist in his department be asked to resign because she used the council telephone for a private conversation…

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Local and General the Municipal Council and Mr. Diamond

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 2

When moving at last meeting of the Municipal Council that Mr. A. Diamond be again offered a fortnight’s salary, the Mayor said that according…

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The Theatre Cowra the Opening Ceremony a Brilliant Event. Theatre Declared Officially Open by Mayor Whitby. Experts State the Structure to Be Amongst the First Three Up Country

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 9

In the presence of a very large audience the luxuriously appointed Theatre Cowra was declared officially open by the Mayor (Ald…

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Mayor Not Going

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 4

In a statement to the "Advocate" this morning Ald. A. B. Twogood said that he found ha would not be able to join the Scottish Delegation…

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Rev. Booth's Departure Splendid Citizen for Tenterfield. Mayor Twogood's Tribute

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 4

The Rev. J. W. Booth, who has for three years been a shining light in Forbes Methodist circles, was with his wife, farewelled in the Town Hall on…

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Typiste's "Lapse" Used Council's Phone

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 10

For recommending that a typist in his department be asked to resigm because she used, the council telephone for a private conversation after…

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Saleyards for Young Stock Agents to Consider Proposal Loan to Council, if Necessary

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 10

A move is on foot (says "The Witness") to establish municipal saleyards at Young,and thus,bring this important pastoral centre into line…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of above was held on Saturday. Present: Crs. A. Jones (President), A. Bembrick, W. Shannon, J. O'Meally, W. E…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 2

From Messrs. Crommelin, Moore and Weaver re road purchase application for Mr. George Barr. Consent of Council given…

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Burrs and Weeds Shire Will Enforce Regulations. Municipal Council Mentioned

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 1

Noxious weeds and Bathurst burrs are stated to he very prevalent in the Forbes district at present. Some landholders are doing their best to…

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Fifty Pounds Saved! Shire Contracts Changed President's Prompt Action

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 2

At Friday's meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council, the President submitted the following minute:-- "On the Saturday following the…

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Shire Auditor's Report "Arrears of Rates, £2979" Clerk Is Appreciated

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 1

The Jemalong Shire Council's auditors have submitted the following report dealing with the Council's finances:…

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Overseer's Resignation. Twenty Years' Service in Council's Eulogies and Tribute

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 2

After a long and honored period of service as Overseer to the Wareingah Shire Council, Mr. J. E. Kerr endered his resignation to the recent…

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Mulgutherie Bridges Council Makes an Offer "Will Prove a Responsibility."

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 2

The Jemalong Shire Council, at its meeting on Friday, decided to negotiate with Mr. A. S. Wheatley for the purpose of taking over the…

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