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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 13 of 54

Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 7

At the ordinary meeting of the Bland Shire Council, held on Friday, the following were in attendance:—Crs. Templeman (President), Wilson,…

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Aldermen Resign

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 1

The South Grafton Council Aldermen decided to resign their seats following a discussion relating to the defalcations by the late Town Clerk,…

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Bigga-Reid’s Flat Road Proposed Developmental Work Report by Shire Engineer

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 1

The Crookwell Shire Engineer (Mr. R. Newton - Tabrett) submitted the following report (which was adopted) re the proposed developmental road,…

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To Fight T.B. Health Council in Favor of Sterilised Milk

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 10

Important recommendations to combat tuberculosis are contained in the report of the Federal Health Council, now in the hands of the Minister for…

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A State Scheme Water Supply for the South West. What Mr. Buttenshaw Said at Burrenjuck. Young Council's Action

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 2

Young Council has decided to support the Cootamundra Council in a request to the Government to expedite work on the South-western…

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Railway Commissioners’ Visit to Cowra Ald. Todhunter Wants to Know Why Aldermen Were Not Informed. Mayor Whitby Says No Official Notification Was Received

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 1

Ald. Todhunter sought to find out at last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council why the recent visit of the Railway Commissioners was not…

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"“The Worst Road in the Shire.”

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 1

Giving it the above appellation, Ald. Adams proposed "That the necessity of having the Cowra-Young road proclaimed a Main Road be again brought…

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Asleep on Duty Engineer-in-charge Reports Municipal Council Employee Who Is Suspended

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 1

A report was received at last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council from Engineer-in-Charge Caton to the effect that he had found…

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Visit of the Minister for Education to Be Accorded a Civic Reception. Animated Discussion at Municipal Council Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 1

The following letter from Rev. T. McDougall, hon. sec. P. and C. Association, caused an animated discussion at last night’s meeting of the…

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Municipal Matters Town Clerk’s Report. Satisfactory State of Electricity Undertaking

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 3

The Town Clerk (Mr. S. J. King) submitted the following report to last night’s Municipal Council meeting:— Electricity Trading Fund…

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Works of the Municipality Painting Ok Hyrant Indicators. Works Overseer’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 3

Overseer Henderson reported as follows to last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council:— Hydrant Indicators…

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Municipal Finances Motor Truck to Be Purchased

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 3

The Finance Committee reported as follows last night:— Motor Truck. The purchase of an additional…

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Mayor on the Mat

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 1

South Grafton's Mayor received some severe castigation at last week's Council meeting for leaving blank signed cheques in the late…

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Tottenham. New Shire Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 13

A meeting was held in Tottenham on Saturday afternoon under the auspices of the Farmers and Settlers' Association in connection with the…

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Doctors Go to It. Breze at Council Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 2

Smiles—they make the world go round. Sneers! They're not nice. Aid. C. G. Adams said so at last…

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Lachlan Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 12

The following matters of interest to readers, of the "Advocate" were dealt with at the meeting of the Lach Ian Shire Council:—…

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Town And-shire Clerks

Cowra Free Press · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 9

Before Mr. Deputy Industrial Commissioner Kavanagh application was made on Monday on behalf of the Association of Local Government…

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Sunday Sport Deprecated by Speakers Mayor Says "Not Right."

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 4

Though an outright attack was not made on Sunday sport at the presentation dinner conducted by the Saturday Afternoon Cricket Association…

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Reverse of Coin League Secretary to Mayor "His Apology Was Read"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 4

Sir, -- In print this day I have read a letter of his Worship, the Mayor, concerning the recent public dinner organised by the local branch of the…

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Riverina Electorate Council Meeting at Narrandera

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 4

A meeting of delegates from all parts of the electorate was held at Narrandera on Wednesday last, under. the Presidency of Mr. E. Hamolin…

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