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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 41 of 54

Shire Elections Councillor's Prediction

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 4

Proposing a vote of thanks to President. C. J. M. Thomas for presiding at the District Council meeting of the West Wyalong F. and S. Association…

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Shire President Cr. Gagie Eulogised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 4

Cr. D. A. Gagie, the newly elected President of the Bland Shire Council, was wa[?]mly congratulated at the District Council meeting of the F. and S…

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Agricultural Bureau. Sub-district Council. Annual Meeting

Western Champion · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 12

The annual meeting of the Sub-District Council of the Agricultural Bureau was held at the Municipal Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon,…

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Farmers & Settlers. One District Council Meeting's Decision

Western Champion · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 1

The Parkes District. Council of the Farmers and-Settlers' Association decided on Saturday afternoon to endorse the proposal to form one District…

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Federal Elections Country Party Campaign District Council Organisation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 7

Dealing with the matter of assisting Candidates in the forthcoming Federal elections, the President (Mr. C. J. M. Thomas) at the District Council…

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District Council F. & S. Association Meetingat West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 4

In the Memorial Hall on Thursday, a meeting of the West Wyalong District Council of the Farmers and Sett[?]ers' Association was held, at which…

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Municipal Council Matters

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 2

Those present at last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council were : Ald. Whitby (Mayor), Sorrell, Muir, Chambers, Greig and Lane, Messrs…

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The Late Mr. A. H. McLeod Vote of Condolence at Last Night’s Municipal Council Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 3

Prior to last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council, the Mayor (Aid. Whitby) said he wished to draw Council’s attention to the…

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The Water Question Municipal Council Decides on Immediate Action. Public Works Dept. to Be Asked to Investigate the Provision of a Temporary Supply. Pending the Completion of Boring Operations

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 3

At last night’s meeting of Municipal Council the Mayor (Aid. Whitby) presented the following Minute for consideration :—…

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Municipal Matters Overseer of Works Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 4

Works Overseer Henderson reported as follows to last meeting of the Municipal Council, which was held last evening: —…

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Lachlan Shire (Continued from last Issue.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 10

H. L. Watson, Condobolin, re compensation for land resumed for road purposes. Moved Cr. Hunt, seconde­d Cr. Medcalf and carried, that Mr…

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Another Relapse Council Meeting Falls Through No Quorum Present Chagrined Aldermen

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 1

Just another relapse! Last night should have seen a huge list of important matters dealt with at Forbes Municipal Council meeting…

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Our Mayor

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 2

During his occupancy of the Mayoral Chair Alderman Whitby has by his consistency and the thoroughness with which he discharges the duties…

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Last Minute Withdrawal Shire Nominations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 6

A last minute withdrawal of his nomination to contest "C" Riding at the forthcoming election of councillors for the Jemalong Shire was made by…

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Wattamondara Shire Elections. Mr. W. J. Kenna Addresses the Ratepayers

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 5

An enthusiastic and representative body of electors attended the local hall on Monday night, when Mr. W. J. Kennedy opened his campaign as…

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Will Prosecute For Outstanding Rates Council Short of Cash

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 6

The Forbes Municipal Council has decided to prosecute ratepayers who have outstanding unpaid rates…

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No Refund Yet Rating of Church Property Council Receives Advice

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 6

Controversy has existed in local government circles during the last fourteen months as to whether church properties should be rated…

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An Ugly Sight Council Takes Steps To Improve Town Site

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 6

The ugly and unkempt appearance of the hoardings at Two-good's Corner, was the subject of comment at the Municipal…

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The Shire Elections Contests in All Three Ridings.cr. Crowe Does Not Seek Re-election

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 9

Following will be found the names of those nominated to contest the several Ridings in Waugoola Shire, as announced by Mr. F. G. Phillips…

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Parkes Police. Pressing our Claims. the Mayor's Action

Western Champion · Monday 5 November 1928 · page 12

The Mayor (Hon. F. W. Spicer) never loses an opportunity of pressing the claims of the town of which he is the "First…

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