Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

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

Council & local affairs, 1928

1,077 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 54

Cleaning Up an Old Shire Matter

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 2

Cr. Crowe at last Shire Council meeting said there was an amount of £15 showing in credit in the Trust Fund from Mr. W. Murray in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Canowindra-Mandurma Road Council Decides Against Deviation

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 1

It will be remembered that at the last meeting of the Wangoola Shire Council an application was received from Messrs. Gavin and Sons for a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 7

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday week. Present, Crs. Crouch (President), Hunt, Med calf, Ludlow, Costello,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 6

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

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Shire Tenders

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 4

Jemalong Shire Council has accepted S. Brown's tender of £1884- for top- dressing on the Marsden Road. At the Shire meeting on Friday last,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Ringbarking Roadside Tree Shire's Edict

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 1

The Jemalong Shire Council is going to prohibit the practice of ringbarking trees on skirting roads in future…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

[?] Jemalong Shire's Luck in Enviable Position

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 1

There are many shires much worse off than Jemalong Shire in monetary affairs. At the meeting of the Shire…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shire to Prosecute Noxious Weeds Destruction Several Landholders Concerned

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 8

On the motion of Cr. Griffith, seconded by Cr. Beddie, the Jemalong Shire Council, on Friday, decided to prosecute a number of landowners…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Rumors of Danger New Shire Bridge "Accidents May Occur."

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 8

Rumors have been widely circulated recently about the dangerous condition of the new bridge on the North Condobolin Road…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Irate Ratepayer Angers Shire President "Won't Be Dictated To."

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1928 · page 7

According to remarks at the Jemalong Shire Council meeting last Friday, there is one ratepayer who has received more help…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Goobang Shire Council Engineer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 20

The Shire Engineer, Mr. H. Kelly, submitted the following report at the monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on the 16th inst:—…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

Town Council

Western Champion · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 13

At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday the Mayor, Ald. Spicer presided, and there were also present Aldermen Hourigan,…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

An Inquiry Demanded Power House Staffs Action. Letter Ignored by Council

Western Champion · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 16

Demanding an enquiry into the the Fairbanks-Morse Crude Oil engine by an officer of the Public Works Department, before whom should be laid all necessary documents, spe-cifications, the tenders for the plant and others received, reports made by the Council's Electrical Engineer…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Bland Shire Council TENDERS

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 2

TENDERS are invited and will be received by the undersigned up till 12 noon on Wednesday, 6th June, 1928, for the undermentioned works:—…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shire Saleyards Discussed by F. and S. Council Affirmative Motion Carried

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 6

The proposal to erect public saleyards in West Wyalong advanced a further stage on Tuesday, when the matter was warmly discussed at the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Local and General in Reply to the Mayor

Cowra Free Press · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 2

A reply by Ald. Todhunter to the Mayor’s letter appearing in last issue of the “Free Press” will appear on Tuesday, having been received too…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Country Party Sub-Council Formed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 4

Following the District Council meeting of the Wyalong District F. and S. Association on Tuesday, a sub-council of the Country Party was formed…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

GRASSHOPPERS Action by District Council Services of Expert

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 5

At the District Council meeting of the Wyalong F. and S. Association on Tuesday Mr. G. Miller (Tallimab branch) moved that an urgent…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Comprehensive Report of Municipal Council’s Doings

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 3

For the first time in the Municipal history of Cowra a comprehensive report on the achievements of the present Council was submitted to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Civic Reception at Shire Chambers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 5

On Friday morning the visitors were accorded a, civic reception at the Shire Chambers by Cr. D. A. Gagie, in the unavoidable absence of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →