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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 35 of 54

One Man, One Job Aldermen Believe in Principle Employee and Outside Work an Explanation

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 24 September 1928 · page 1

Some of the aldermen of the Forbes Municipal Council are great believers in the labor principle of "one man, one job."…

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Bill for Council Clerk's Overtime Claim

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 24 September 1928 · page 1

When Young decided to scrap its electricity plant and come under the Burrinjuck hydro scheme, the cost, was estimated at £10,000…

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"Your Splendid Council" a Civic Halo

Western Champion · Monday 24 September 1928 · page 6

Local Government bodies, like the Itinerant violinist in the bad old days, are more accustomed to getting kicks than ha'pence…

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That Aerodrome Suitable Site Suggested But Is In Shire Area

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 24 September 1928 · page 2

The proposal to set aside a site in Forbes for an aerodrome was again discussed at the last meeting of the Municipal Council, when…

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Local News Agricultural Bureaux. Sub-district Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 September 1928 · page 2

A meeting of above was held in the Literary Institute on Saturday last. Present: Messrs. J. T. Hawick (President, Quandong), W. H. Hewson…

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Progressive Parkes Tenders for Sale Yards. Town Hall and Council Chambers

Western Champion · Monday 24 September 1928 · page 1

The tender of William Catling has been accepted for the erection of the new sale yards, subject to certain conditions…

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Engineer Wanted For Municipality Ald. Smith's Suggestion

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 24 September 1928 · page 2

Because big sums of money are to be spent on important works by the Council in the near future, the advisability of employing a…

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Lachlan Shire President's Minute Appointment of Enginee Mr. P. J. Dunpny, Clerk to the Lachlan shire, writes us as follows:—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 3

I am directed by resolution of my Council to send you the enclosed copy of President's Minute submitted to the last meeting of the Council,…

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The Legislatve Council Amendment of the Constitution Act

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 6

Owing to the great amount of workw which the House has to get through before Christmas, the Bill for the reform of the Legislative Council, which…

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Waugoola Shire Matters Meeting at Back Creek. in Support of the Candidature of Mr. L. R. BRYANT

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 1

A meeting of the Back Creek Shire ratepayers was held at Back Creek on Friday evening. There was a good attendance; Mr. R. Anderson…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 9

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of Council was held on the 18th inst. Present, Ald. H. C. Moulder (Mayor), Cooney, Hay, H. F. May and…

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Lachlan Shire

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council was held last Friday week. Present, Crs. Crouch (President), Dawson, Mooney, Brady, Hunt, Medcalf,…

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Lachlan Shire (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 7

Sir,--Many of the ratepayers have read with interest the President's minute and the 'Councillors' remarks in reply to an open letter of mine, to the…

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Forbes Boy Scouts Council Lends a Hand To Train Good Citizens

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 4

Though little is heard of the 1st Forbes Troop of Boy Scouts, it is becoming a live body. The lads gather in a room above McDade and Taylor's…

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"Protect Majority!" Plea to Forbes Council For Sub-Division of Common "Something Behind This!"

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 1

The aldermen of Forbes were divided into two factions in the discussion bearing on the proposed sub-division of the butter factory reserve common, as suggested by the Town improvement Committee, in a letter to the Council read at the last meeting…

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Local and General Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 2

Mr. Darch has been appointed to the position of Shire Clerk, which duties he takes up in conjunction with the clerkship of the Municipal Council…

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PROGRESS. Municipality of Parkes. Loan of £9,250

Western Champion · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 11

The Town Clerk (Mr. A. E. Fox) furnishes the following information respecting the proposed loan:—Published in today's issue of the…

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Open Letter To Bland Shire Councillors

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 2

Dear Sirs,—I hereby respectfully request to draw your attention to the deplorable condition of the Wyalong to Tallimba road. I noticed some…

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Mr. Twigg and the Shire Some of His Views

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 1

I am going to write about Waugoola Shire matters, etc., as I am going to try and be one of your representatives. At present you have…

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Grasshopper Plague Meeting of Central Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 1

A meeting of the Central Council Was held at Mr. Grethman's office on Thursday morning. The President (Mr. C. J. M. Thomas) occupied the…

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