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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 33 of 54

Waugoola Shire Council Business of Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 September 1928 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council took place at the Shire Chambers on Saturday last ; the President, Cr. F. Dickson, occupied the chair, and Crs. C. W. Grauss, A. B. Kirkman, D. J. Mclnerney, Jas. Taylor, F. C. Rowlands, F. B…

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Weddin Shire

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 September 1928 · page 4

A motion was carried that Mr. J. R. White, Shire Engineer, shall assist the Weddin Shire Council in work relative to the inspection of…

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Shire Works

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 September 1928 · page 1

At the last monthly meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council, held on Saturday last, Mr. J. K. White, Shire Engineer, stated that in response to…

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Merriganowry Bridge Acquired by Council

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 September 1928 · page 4

A formal communication from the Local Government Department, Sydney, was received, when the Under-Secretary informed Council that the…

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Shire Ratepayers’ Defence Assn. President Dickson Replies to Mr. J. R. Wright’s Criticism. and Challenges Him to Contest a Riding. (To the Editor)

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 September 1928 · page 2

Sir,—My attention has been drawn to some remarks made by Mr. J. R. Wright at last meeting of the Cowra branch of the F.S.A. which are so…

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Jemalong Shire Council Temporary Closing of Road

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 12 September 1928 · page 5

Notice is hereby given that the carriageway of the Forbes to Eugowra Road, between the 2012 and 2112 mile pegs from Forbes, will be closed from…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 September 1928 · page 6

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the council was held on Tuesday night of last week. Present: Ald. H. C. Moulder (Mayor), Cooney, Hay,…

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The White Way Should the Mayor Open?

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 12 September 1928 · page 1

Should the Mayor of Forbes, Alderman A. B. Twogood, be asked officially to switch on the lights of the "White Way"? That was…

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Shire Council. Engineer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 8

At the meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on Tuesday the report of the Shire Engineer (Mr. Hy. Kelly) was read and dealt with as follows:—…

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Shire Tenders

Western Champion · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 11

The Goobang Shire Council decided not to accept the tender of Messrs. Dean & Corbey for fencing approaches to culvert at 14½ to 15 mile…

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Coobang Shire. Monthly Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 15

The usual monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday who those present were the President…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 13

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Parkes Municipal Council was hed on Tuesday even[?]ig last when those present were the Mayor (Ald. F. W…

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RINGBARKING. Trees on Roads. Shire to Prosecute

Western Champion · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 6

The Goobang Shire Council intend rigorously enforcing its ordinance regarding the wilful destruction of green timber from…

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Police Praised. Council's Appreciation. Sergt Ferris Complimented

Western Champion · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 8

In direct contrast to the remarks of Ald. Keast regarding the proposed suppressing of excessive speed, was the motion tabled by the Mayor at…

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Gulf Creek. Is there Better Site. Council to Proceed

Western Champion · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 16

The question of whether there is a better site for a storage dam to serve Parkes than Gulf Creek was brought before the Council on Tuesday…

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By Day Labor Orange Road Job Shire President's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 6

The report of the president (Cr. D. T. Herbert) at today's meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council, read as follows:--…

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"An Aspersion" Cast on Town of Forbes Alderman Blamed Money for Big Scheme

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 1

It is freely rumored round town that an alderman has said, in reference to the big beautification scheme, submitted by the…

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Tenders Accepted For Shire Works Nearly £7,000 For This Month Making Good Roads

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 1

The Jemalong Shire Council is speedily making the roads in its area pleasurable for traffic. Each month large sums are spent in…

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DEPUTATIONS To Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1928 · page 3

Further deputations have been received by the Bland Shire Council. At the monthly meeting on Friday a deputation comprising Messrs…

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Lease of Roads Reference at Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1928 · page 6

At the Bland Shire Council meeting on Friday, Cr. G. Wilson asked the Clerk if lie could submit any information as to the leasing of enclosed…

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