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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 43 of 54

Forbes Laborites Election Arrangements Council Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 14 November 1928 · page 4

A meeting of the Forbes branch of the Australian Labor Party was held on Saturday night at the Vandenberg hotel. Mr. R Hynds presided…

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Marsden Road Again Three Councils Will Confer Complaints Become Numerous Weddin Shire's Reply

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 14 November 1928 · page 1

The contentious Marsden Road matter was again discussed at the last meeting of Jemalong Shire Council. The. old complaint that Weddin Shire Council, of Grenfell, refused to repair the treacherous wet-weather strip between Forbes…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 2

At the close of the Shire meeting on Saturday Cr. A. Jones (President) said he would like to take the opportunity of thanking the Councillors…

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Shire Council. Engineer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 13

The Goobang Shire held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday, when the Shire Engineer's report came before coouncillors, and was dealt with…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 1

A special meeting of the above was held on Monday night, the following attending: Ald. Douglass (Mayor), J. .Bradley, Mylecharane,…

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Shire Finance

Western Champion · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 11

Accounts totalling £9,047/2/7 were passed at Tuesday's meeting of the Goobang Shire. The financial summary of the Council at present is…

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Shire's Health

Western Champion · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 11

A case of typhoid fever at Shaw's Plains was the only instance of a contagious disease coming under the notice of the Health Inspector for…

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Shire 'Dromes

Western Champion · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 15

At Tuesday's meeting of the Goobang Shire the Shire Engineer gave his report upon the inspection of 'drome sites at Bogan Gate, Trundle…

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Local and District an Appreciation. Weddin Shire Council and Grenfell Bush Fire Brigade

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 2

At the Shire Council meeting on Saturday, an effort by Cr. Butler to have a subsidy granted to the Bush Fires Brigades was defeated. He At the Soldiers' Memorial Hill on Monday evening occasion was taken by the members of the Girls' Hockey Club to make a presentation to…

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Coobang Shire. November Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 7

The November meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Tuesday, when the members present were Messrs. Job (President), Jelbart, Gray…

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Trundle Lights Electricity Supply. Shire Favors It

Western Champion · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 9

An application of permission to supply the town of Trundle with electric light was made by Mr. K. W. Plevey at Tuesday's meeting of the Goobang…

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'Drome Sites Shire's Decision. Pupils Come In

Western Champion · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 15

The interest of aviation in the district is still on the increase, according to the President of the Central Western Aero Club, Mr. J. Connellan,…

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Alderman's Protest P.P. Board Charges

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 6

"I think it is wrong and if i happen to be a member or the next Council, I'll bring something in to stop the practice."…

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The Incoming Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 7

When the successors to the present Aldermanic body assume civic control it is much to be desired that they will continue the good work…

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Lachlan Shire Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 1

I WISH TO inform the ratepayers of B Riding of Lachlan Shire that, in response to numerous requests, I am a candidate for the election to be held…

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Not Joking With Threats to Summons Aldermen Adamant

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 6

Though the Forbes Municipal Council made it quite clear last week that overdue rates would have to be paid, or summonses…

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Municipal Council Matters Business of Usual Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 4

The full complement of Aldermen attended Monday evening’s meeting. CORRESPONDENCE. The Public Works Department,…

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Gas Works Pay After Years of Liabilities New Machinery Procured Aldermen Pleased

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 12

After three years of tribulation, so far as the aldermen of the Forbes Municipal Council are concerned, the gas works are…

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Current Topics Council Linesman

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 6

At last night's Council meeting, H. Clothier was appionted to the position of linesman…

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Monthly Sale November 9 West Wyalong Shire Saleyards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 5

Dalgety and Company, Limited, Wagga Wagga, associated with Kilpatrick McLellan and Anthoness, West Wyalong, report:—…

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