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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 32 of 54

Shire President's Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 5

The Shire President, Cr. E. E. Templeman, submitted the following report to the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council:—…

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Gas and Electricity Municipal Council's Move

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 1

To popularise the use of gas and electricity, the Council has secured for Show Week a showroom and window at Miller's Garage, in Templar…

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Where the Money Goes in the Waugoola Shire. Shire President Dickson Gives Some Illuminating Figures.in an Address to the Rate- Payers

Cowra Free Press · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 6

On Wednesday evening a fair number of ratepayers attended the Hall at Lower Back Creek to hear Shire President Dickson give…

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Unwanted Roads Weeds and Straying Stock Application to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 5

Thousands of miles of road in this State and even at Forbes at present are of practically no public use, but have been set aside to provide for…

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To Spend £30,000 Young Council's Plans Main Roads Board Generous

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 2

Forbes Council is not the only L.G. body that contemplates spending money on town improvement. Young Council is about to spend…

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Forbes Cricket Ground Will It Be Handed Over to Council? Better Oval Wanted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 6

"It is a pity that we don't get the Forbes Municipal Council to take over the Cricket Ground from the trustees. It would be a worthy…

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Municipal Council Matters Dealt with at Last Nights Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 3

Those preset at last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council were Ald M. W. [?] (Major) J. H. [?] C. G. Adams G…

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Municipal Works Forming and Gravelling to Be Done in Brougham Street. Another Ganger Will Be Wanted Soon

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 3

Works Overseer Henderson reported as follows to last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council:— I am hereby submitting an…

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An Open Letter to the Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 September 1928 · page 6

Gentleman,--As numerous reports are being circulated which carry a serious reflection upon the business acumen of the Shire Councillors as a…

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Shire Wants £20,000 Three Roads Mentioned Developmental Routes YOUNG

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 5 September 1928 · page 4

Application for the proclamation of three roads as developmental routes, and for the sum of £20,000 for construction work on them, is to be made…

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A Progressive Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 7

Sutherland progressive works Policy Necessitates collection of all Revenue. A determined effort is being made by the Sutherland Shire Council to…

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A Progressive Shire Sutherland Progressive Works Policy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 6

A determined effort is being made by the Sutherland Shire Council to collect the whole of its outstanding rates within the current year…

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Sudden Death Mr. Lambert, M.P. Was Former Lord Mayor SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 6

Ex-Alderman Lambert, M.P., a former Lord Mayor of Sydney, died after a sudden heart attack in a private hospital at Randwick last night…

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A Progressive Shire Sutherland Progressive Policy. Necessitates Collection of All Revenue

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 1

A determined effort is being made by the Sutherland Shire Council to collect the whole of its outstanding rates within the current year…

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Gas and Electricity Council's Enterprise A Popular Exhibit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 10

The Forbes Municipal Council is to be congratulated on its enterprise in staging a fine exhibition of gas and electricity utilities at the Templar…

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Shire Ratepayers’ Defence Assn. MR. J. R. Wright Suggests Formation of Same at F.S.A. Meeting. Something for the Members to Think Over Before Next Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 1

Speaking at Yesterday’s meeting of Cowra branch of the F.S.A., Mr. J. R. Wright said:— In conversation with one of the…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 2

Finance Committee's report read and received, and accounts passed for payment. Permission granted to W. Causer…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 2

Crs. Shannon and Bembrick to inspect and report. From Mr. J. D. Martin, applying for extension of lease of Marsden P.W.P.,…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 2

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

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Assist. Shire Clerk Resigns

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 2

Mrs. Rudder, who has been Assistant Clerk to Weddin Shire Council for the past twelve months, has received the appointment as assistant…

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