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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 20 of 54

Shire Saleyards Tender of £1500 ACCEPTED On Casting Vote of President

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

The proposal to erect Shire sale yards at West Wyalong was, after years of discussion and, at times, heated debate, finalised at a meeting…

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The Jerula Bridge Shire Council Ask L.G. Dept. to Defer Action Re Same. in View of the Possibility of the Wyangala Road Being Constructed From Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 1

A copy of the following letter to Major A. D. Reid, M.L.A., from the Local Government Department was before Saturday’s Shire Council…

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Dip at Yards Discussed by Council Sub-Committee Formed

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

Following, the discussion on Friday concerning the sale yards question the matter of providing a sheep dip and water supply at the yards was gone…

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Municipal Administration Expenses

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 1

At last night’s Municipal Council meeting the Town Clerk was granted authority as requested in the following:— Authority is desired to charge…

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Outstanding Municipal Rates Only Fourteen Days More Grace Allowed. Over £2,000 Still Owing

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 3

On the motion of Ald. Adams and Greig, as a result of the following report by the Town Clerk, it was decided to allow those owing rates…

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Not Good Enough for Boree Shire But Being Erected in Waugoola’s Area. Cr. MclNERNEY Says He Did Not Know There Was a Slum Area at Canowindra

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 1

Cr. Thompson asked Mr. Shire Clerk Phillips at Saturday’s meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council if they had any power to…

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Engineer's Report Shire Council Works

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 2

The Shire engineer, Mr. Booth, reported as follows on the various matters at last Council meeting: Main Roads Work, Parkes Road--…

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Shire Contracts Two Accepted

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 1

The following road contracts were dealt with at Jemalong Shire Council meeting last Friday: Contract No. 192821-22, one mile o[?]…

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Shire Pars Complaints and Discussion

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 1

Mr. E. Ross, of Keimbah, Eugowra. drew attention to the bad state of the roads at Eugowra, "Half-Crown" Gap. Long Gully, and a portion at the…

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Diggers' Council For Western District

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 1

Discussing the formation of a Western District Council of the R.S. and S.I.L.A., at a meeting of the Bathurst sub-branch, the vice-president (Mr. M[?]…

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Goobang Shire. Monthly Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 8

The President, Cr. Richard Job, occupied, the chair at the monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on Tuesday. There were also present…

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Town Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 18

The Mayor (Ald. Spicer) presided at the adjourned fortnightly meeting of the Town Council on Friday, when there were also present Aldermen…

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4/- in the & Off Blankets and Down Quilts.—burch's. Goobang Shire Tenders

Western Champion · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 13

The following tenders were submitted at a meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on Tuesday and dealt with as follows:—Accepted, H. B. Boardman,…

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Electrical Enquiry Council's Unanimous Decision. Engineer Moore's Suspension. Ald Cooper Touches on Commission

Western Champion · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 17

By a unanimous vote, a petition, presented to a meeting of the Municipal Council on Friday by Ald. Emerton on behalf of the ratepayers, asking for an enquiry into conditions at the Power House, was adopted by the aldermen…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 12

At the monthly meeting of the Bland Shire Council, held on Thursday and Friday last week, the following were present: Crs. Templeman (President),…

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Waugoola Shire Council Business of Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 8

Those present at Saturday’s meeting were:—Councillors F. Dickson (President), F. C. Rowlands, F. B. Hinton, J. Taylor, D. J. Mclnerney, A. B. Kirkman, C. W. Grauss, H. J. Thompson, J. V. Crowe, Messrs. F. G. Phillips (Clerk), J. R. White (Engineer)…

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Some Shire Scraps

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 9

Following are some matters dealt with at last meeting of Waugoola Shire Council:— The complaint of Mr. Frater, School…

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Shire Saleyards (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 6

Sir—May I beg space to place my position re the recent saleyard controversy before the ratepayers of C Riding…

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Aldermen Attacked "Not a Brainy Lot" Mr. Astley Waxes Cynical That Tourist Reserve

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 6

Salisbury Reserve was condemned as a motor tourists camping place by Mr. Astley at the Chamber of Commerce…

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Silent Cops for Woodstock P. AND C. Ask Shire Council to Instal Four. Engineer White to Inspect Sites

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 4

A letter received from the Woodstock Parents and Citizens’ Association and read at Saturday’s meeting of Waugoola Shire Council…

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