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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 21 of 54

Invitation to Forbes To Kingsford Smith & Co. Mayor's Decision

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 6

The Mayor pointed out at last meeting of Council that Kingsford Smith, the Pacific flier, intended visiting many centres before flying to New…

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That Bad Memory Mayor Twogood Chastised "Where Is the Sewerage Scheme?"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 8

"What about our sewerage scheme?" asked Mr. Debenham at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday night…

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No House For Gasworks Manager Council's Decision

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 6

The provision of a house for the gasworks manager, close to the works, was again discussed at the Council…

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The Crimes Act Labor Council's Protest (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 1

The Sydney Labor Council carried a resolution protesting against the tyrannous, despotic, anti-working class powers placed at the disposal of the…

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Repairs at Last To Grenfell Road to Cost Council £350

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 7

It was decided to write to the Main Roads Board requesting a road grant for the Grenfell Road at the Council…

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Some Municipal Scraps

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 1

At last meeting of the Council Ald. Adams was informed the sign posts for the streets were on order. The Mayor told Ald. Adams he…

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Farmers & Settlers’ Assn. Annual Meeting of Lyndhurst District Council Messrs. W. A. O’neil and M. W. Whitby Re-elected President and Secretary Respectively. Some Important Motions to Be Sent on to Conference

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Lyndhurst District Council of the [?].S.A. took place at the School of Arts, Canowindra, on Wednesday, when the following delegates were present:— Cowra: Messrs. W. A. O’Neil (President), H. S. Henley, and…

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Big Bill for Council To Be Paid Immediately Aldermen Worried But Way Out Found

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 2

The aldermen of Forbes got a shock last Thursday night when they were immediately confronted with a bill for £2254-…

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Forbes -Orange Road Shire Council Active Big Work to be Commenced

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 3

At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday, correspondence was received from the Department of Local Government pointing…

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Aldermen Puzzled Lease of Water Reserve Conflicting Applications

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 2

Some time ago, it was decided to plant willow trees on the Water Reserve, opposite the swimming pool. The trees were…

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Penny Rests To Be Erected in Forbes Aldermen Acquiesce

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 2

To popularise the parks and open spaces for the Municipality -- bowling greens, golf links, and tennis courts if necessary -- the Council has decided…

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Wheoga Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 2

A meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday last. Present: Messrs. G. Pereira (President) R. Hughes and W. Barrett…

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Good Clear Road To Hospital From Town Mayor's Suggestion

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 3

So that there will be a good clear road to the hospital from the town, the Mayor submitted a proposal…

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Not Finished Yet Ald. Meagher v. Weddin Shire "Getting Information."

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 1

At last a reply has come from Weddin Shire Council in connection with the Marsden Road, and its impassable…

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Adulterated Milk Council Takes Action "Let Public Decide"

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 3

"Dr. Arthur tells people to drink, plenty of milk," said Ald. Meagher at the Council meeting last Thursday night, "and it is only right that the…

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Have Big Council Instead of Many Branches Farmers & Settlers' Scheme Forbes Disagrees

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 3

An attempt is being made by the Farmers and Settlers Association of this district to diminish the number of councils in…

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“Recall !” If Aldermen Disappoint. Greater Newcastle

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 1

“We have seen a good deal of Aldermen kissing the babies before the elections, and kicking themselves afterwards,” said Mr…

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Bottomless Sink for Shire’s Wealth. Thousands of Pounds Spent on Cowra Road. and It’s No Better ! Traffic Wear Too Heavy for Local Sources

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 1

“I can tell you why they don’t want lo declare it a main road; it’s because it runs along a railway line,” declared Mr. T. F. Tresilian, at the…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council was held last Friday week Present, Councilors Crouch (President), Medcalf, Hunt, Ludlow,…

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Lachlan Shire Council President's Minute Re Appointing an Acting Engineer

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 9

Gentlemen,-- I have to report having met Mr. G. J. Heffernan on Tuesday, the 15th inst., following his arrival from Sydney by train the…

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