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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 44 of 54

GRENFELL Shire Candidates Bowlers Have Big Day Soldiers' Dinner

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 9

Twelve nominations have been received for the Weddin Shire elections, to be held on December 1st, six to be elected. The…

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Waugoola Shire Election to the Electors of “C” Riding

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 1

Ladies and Gentlemen,— In offering my services to you as a Councillor for your Riding, I do so with the desire to be of service to…

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Garden Plots For Court Street Council Accepts Plans

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 6

The special plans prepared by the Town improvement Committee for the beautification of Court Street, Forbes, were shown to the…

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Money for Swimmers Council Gives Loan Carnival Preparations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 6

The Forbes Council has decided to advance the fare money to the committee arranging the visit of the Sydney swimmers to the…

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"Johnny Woods" Bridge To Be Replaced Council Proposal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 6

If a loan proposal, discussed by the Forbes alderman bears fruit, Johnny Woods' bridge will be demolished, and a new structure…

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Boost Forbes! Council Has Provided Means Wants Ratepayers to Use Them "Talk About Town!"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 12

Now that the Forbes Council has given the town something to boost, in the various undertakings and works that have been established, during…

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Huge Report of Municipal Work Done In Triennial Period

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 1

Sincere plaudits were thrust on Town Clerk Taylor at the usual meeting of the Municipal Council last night when he finished…

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Municipal Matters Reported on at Last Meeting. Town Clerk’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 7

Mr. Town Clerk King reported as follows to last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council:— DIAMOND v. COUNCIL…

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Jemalong Shire "B" Riding

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 2

As a Candidate for "B" Riding in the coming Jemalong Shire Elections. I respectfully ask for support from the electors of that Riding. I have…

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Council Buildings

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 2

The garage to store the motor lorry and to house the water and oil tanks, and a shelter shed for the protection of certain plant and for the…

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Weddin Shire Elections. "A" Riding

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 2

To the Electors "A" Riding.— In response to the requests of a number of electors, we, the undersigned, have submitted our names for the election…

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Roads and Footpaths Much Improved By Existing Council­

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 1

The ruling Municipal Council of Forbes has done much during its terms of office to improve the condition of the roads and…

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Two Bad Roads To Be Repaired Shortly Council's Aim

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 1

The unsatisfactory length of roadway from Lachlan Street to the railway crossing (Dowling Street), is to be reconstructed,…

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Live Council Secures Money Grants To Repair Flood Damage

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 2

There have been several rises in the river, and In Lake Forbes during the past three years, and considerable damage was done to…

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Undertaking Will Pay Council and Electricity Rate Reductions Probable in Near Future

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 1

Although the Forbes Council's electricity undertaking has not been in existence for a year until December 22, there Is every…

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General News Municipal Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 2

We understand the following are seeking election at the forthcoming municipal poll:— Old Council— Messrs Douglass, J. Bradley, Mylecharane,…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 2

At the Bland Shire Council meeting on' Friday the following members were present: Crs D. A. Gagie (President), A. T. Holland. R. Penfold, E…

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Barmedman Requests To Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 5

Barmedman Progress Association wrote the Bland Shire Council meeting on Friday in respect to the following matters:—…

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Ungarie Works Requests to Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 8

Ungarie Chamber of Commerce had the following requests to the Bland Shire Council at the latter's meeting on Friday:—…

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Noxious Weeds Prosecutions by Shire Council Fines Imposed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 2

In pursuance of their determination to rid the district of noxioas, weeds the Bland Shire Council on Wednesday proceeded against a…

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