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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 40 of 54

Forbes--marsden Road Local Council Moves Case for M.R.B. Shires' Co-operation Invited

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 2

Forbes Council on Thursday night, at the instance of Ald. Meagher, decided to write the Main Roads Board, regarding…

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Local Firm Will Employ Forbes Men If It Secures Sewerage Contract Open Letter to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 22 October 1928 · page 2

Though it is realised by only a few, a Forbes manufactory can supply all the necessary concrete pipes for the big proposed…

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Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council a full attendance of members were present over which the President-elect (Cr. D. A. Gagie)…

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DEPUTATION To Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Bland Shire oCuncil Messrs A. B. Grellman and W. B. McDonald were a deputation from the West Wyalong Golf Club…

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Shire Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 4

Mr. H. E. Prentice, of Mandamah, a farmer of 20 years' experience in the locality, was, at a meeting in the Mahda Hall on 19th inst., elected to…

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An Impudent Request From Jemalong Shire The following appeared in the Grenfell "Observer" on Wednesday, October 17:—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 October 1928 · page 8

Included in the correspondence at Saturday's meeting of the Weddin Shire was a letter from the clerk of Jemalong Shire Council to the effect…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 4

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

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Lachlan Shire

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 6

The ordinary monthly meeting was, held last Friday week. Present, Councillors Crouch (President), Ludlow, Medcalf, Costello, Dawson and Hunt…

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Central Parking Council's Position L.G. Suggestion

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 8

The vexed question of car parking was referred to by Ald. Smith at Thursday night's Council meeting. After discussion, it was decided to…

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Municipality of Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 8

"Sewerage.--An officer from the Public Works Department spent 3 days of last week investigating the financial side of the Forbes…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 6

The above Council met on Monday night, following attending: Aid. Douglass (Mayor), Jas. Bradley, Mylecharane, Schweitzer, Dr. Fenwick…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 6

There are a number of owners of property on the Goolagong road, through whose property the pipe line runs, whom it is alleged use water…

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Encourage Them. Industrial Works. Aldermen's Views

Western Champion · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 5

Aldermen of the Parkes Council were unanimous in their approval of a scheme for the supplying of sufficient power to the proposed works of…

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Police Needed. Mayor Thanked. Wheat Thieving

Western Champion · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 5

"Farmers in the season lose a lot of wheat from their paddocks. The primary producers should have protection as much as the shopkeepers, and…

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Bath Heaters. [?]Ectricity Demands. Council's Views

Western Champion · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 15

A communication for the installation of instantaneous water heaters taking up to 12 kilowatts or 18 horse power came before the Parkes Council on…

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Parkes Council. Service Reservoir. Applications Granted

Western Champion · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 6

Parkes Municipal Council held its usual fortnightly meeting on Tuesday night, when the Mayor, Ald. Spicer, was in the chair, and Alds. McGirr,…

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Shire Council Roads Much Improved Condition Ooma Plains Improvement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 8

The Parkes Road as far as the Jemalong Shire Council boundary is now in first rate condition. From the Forbes Municipal Boundary to nearly…

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Forbes-marsden Road Forbes Council Moves

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 10

Forbes Council on Thursday night (says the "Advocate") at the instance of Ald. Meagher, decided to write the Main Roads Board, regarding…

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Forthcoming Municipal Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 6

It is laid down by statute that the Municipal elections shall be held tri-ennia[?]y on the first Saturday in December. This year that momentous date falls on December 1, and nominations for office will need to be in the hands of the Returning Officer a week…

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Shire Elections Nomination Day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 5

Friday, 2nd November, has been fixed as the day on which candidates will be nominated for the office of councillor, of Bland Shire, in…

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