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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 31 of 54

Sheep Dip At Shire Saleyards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 7

At a previous meeting or the Bland Shire Council it was decided to write the Condobolin P.P. Board, asking it they would contribute portion of the…

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Roads of Access Deputations to Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 10

Deputations to Bland Shire Council are not by any means infrequent of late, the invariable matters at issue being those from settlers asking for…

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Recreation Ground Council Thanked for Improvements

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 9

A letter from the Hon. Secretary West Wyalong Athletic and Cycle Association (Mr. E. A. Wilder) thanking the Council for improving the…

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Forbes-marsden Road Frustrating Weddin Shire The following from the "Forbes Advocate":—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 8

If a scheme entered into by the Bland and Jemalong Shire Councils is fruitful, the dog-in-the-marger attitude adopted by Weddin Shire Council in…

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"IMAGINITIS!" Town Clerk and "Commissions" Lying Rumors Council Moves

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 6

Rumors, with no vestige of truth in them, and probably emanating from street corner talk, an ever fruitful source of unfounded tales,…

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Sewerage for Forbes £20.000 Waiting Council Adopts Complete Scheme

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 6

Council last night decided to adopt the complete sewerage scheme for Forbes at nil estimated cost of £73,700…

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Visit of Minister for L.G. HON. M. F. Bruxner Accorded a Civic Reception a Very Representative Gathering at the Shire Chambers Government Highly Eulogised

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 10

At the instance of the Mayor (Ald. M. W. Whitby) a large number of representative townsmen assembled at the Shire Chambers on Wednesday afternoon for the purpose of taking part in a Civic Reception to the Minister for Local Government,…

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Local Stock Sales at Municipal Yards. Both Markets Dearer

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 9

Cowra Selling Agents’ Association report: — Cattle: Three hundred forward, comprising a big proportion of young…

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Happy Position of Council No Unemployment Good Work by Deputy Mayor and Town Clerk

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 2

There will be no unemployment among the Municipal Council's workmen for some time, as the result of a visit to Sydney by…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 12

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council, which was postpo[?] on Tuesday evening, was held on Thursday, when those present were:…

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Greater Festivity For Show Week Municipal Council Helps

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 5

The glitter of gay lights in the Forbes White Way will give additional attractiveness to the general air of festivity that pervades…

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THOUGHTFULNESS On Part of Aldermen Getting Local Tenders for Big Sewerage Work

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 2

When the big sewerage scheme for Forbes, to cost £73,700, was passed at the last Council meeting, the calling of tenders for the…

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£20,000 In the Balance But Not For Long Aldermen Didn't Delay

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 1

As mentioned in the "Advocate" on Friday, Forbes Council arrived at a momentous decision when it resolved to go ahead with a complete sewerage scheme for the town. The Deputy Mayor, Ald. Twist, and…

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War on Stock Council's Decision

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 4

War has been declared on straying stock by Forbes Municipal Council. For months the "Civic Fathers"…

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"Cheap- Jack Scheme" Deputy Mayor's Outburst Hoardings on Town Hall for Business Reasons

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 1

"That is a cheap-jack scheme if ever there was one! It would be an unheard of procedure if it were carried out!"…

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Water Supply. Commissioners and Council. Basis of New Agreement

Western Champion · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 2

For some time past negotiations have been proceeding between the Municipal Council and the Railway Commissioners for a renewal of the…

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A Brighter Parkes Street Lighting Scheme. Council Supports Proposal

Western Champion · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 1

When the proposed centre lighting of the Main Streets of Parkes, as suggested by the various movers to the Council, are completed, Parkes should be the best lighted town in the West. Some weeks ago a proposal was put…

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Nearly, not Quite. Council Meeting Held. Chase for Quorum

Western Champion · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 2

The meeting of the Municipal Council nearly lapsed for the third time last Thursday night. When the time appointed for the meeting arrived only…

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Foolish Pranks That Could Lead to Death Council Takes Action

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 1

The danger of instant death because of the foolish pranks of boys who threw pieces of wire into the overhead electricity wires near…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of council was held on Tuesday night of last week. Present, Ald. H. C. Moulder…

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