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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 19 of 54

Assistant Engineer For Bland Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 3

At the meeting of the Bland Shire Council, held yesterday and to-day, it wasdecided to call applications for the position of Assistant Shire…

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"Blue" Papers Shire Issues Twenty-Four Big Cleaning Up

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 1

Twenty-four ratepayers of the Jemalong Shire will know next month that the Council is not playing a game of "bluff" when it issues instructions…

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F. & S. CONFERENCE Motions from District Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 6

The following motions were passed at the Wyalong District Council meeting to be sent to the annual conference in Sydney:—…

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By All Means Man Wants to Lend Council Pleased

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 4

A correspondent to the aldermen of the Municipal Council at last meeting, asked if he would be considered when the Council was…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 2

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

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Shire Council Reports

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 2

"Inquirer".--In reply to your query the following is the space taken up in the Issues of the Forbes "Advocate" since the first of the year for…

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A Complaint To Shire Council Wary President

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 1

A complaint from Mr. W. H. Pavey, of Eden Grove, was read at the last meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council. The road in front of his property,…

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In Good Position Jemalong Shire

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 3

At the last, meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council, the Shire Clerk, Mr. Jago, referred to the fine financial position which was being…

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Noxious Weeds New Scheme For Control Shire President Sceptical

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 2

At the Shire Council meeting last Friday, President D. T. Herbert reported on discussions heard at the Annual Shire's…

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Mailman's Troubles P.M.G. Complains Of Bad Shire Crossing

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 3

The crossing is so bad at Billabong Creek, on the Gunningbland--Forbes Road, that the P.M.G.'s Department has asked that it be repaired…

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Assistant Engineer For Bland Shire Decision by Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 4

At the, Bland Shire Council meeting on Thursday, Cr. McClintock's motion; in reference to an inquiry into the office administration, was…

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Municipal Council’s Solicitor

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 3

Mr. Town Clerk King reported as follows to last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council:—At last meeting a question was asked regarding the…

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Shire Tenders Accepted

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 2

The following were accepted at Saturday’s meeting of Waugoola Shire Council:— Bridge on Cowra-Burrowa road, between…

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President Bogged In Own Shire Amusing Incident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 8

When Cr. Holland drew attention to a bad crossing on the western side of Yiddah school on the main Wyalong road, at the Shire Council meeting…

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Too Cold ! Shire Council Decide to Purchase Radiators. Cr. MclNERNEY Says the Present Crs. May Not Be Back Next Year

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 1

Saturday was a bitterly cold day indoors, and as those present at the monthly meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council were…

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Adult Franchise Waugoola Shire Council Takes No Action Re Proposal to Repeal Clause. Cr. MclNERNEY Says: “Let Them All Come!”

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 1

The following resolution was presented to Waugoola Shire Council by Armaroo Shire Council and its co-operatin asked:—…

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Cowra’s Petrol Pumps to Be Limited by the Municipal Council. Sale Yards Inspector’s Allowance Increased

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 3

The following recommendations by the Finance Committee were adopted at last night’s meeting of the Municipal Councl:—…

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Shire Works Some Important Matters Dealt With. Contracts and Maintenance

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 4

Mr. Shire Engineer White reported as follows to Saturday’s Waugoola Shire Council meeting:— Road through Mr. C. Tucker’s,…

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Shire Rates £3,000 Still Outstanding. Final Notices to Be Given

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 3

After the finance report had been dealt with at Saturday’s Shire Council meeting the Clerk informed Cr. Mclnerney the amount of rates owing was…

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Shire President’s Report on Annual Conference. Some Very Important Information

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 1

The Shire President (Cr. F. Dickson) submitted the following report, to Saturday’s Shire Council meeting:— I beg to report to Council that I…

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