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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 45 of 54

Wattamondara Shire Elections

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 1

The audience which greeted the speakers at the Shire election meeting on Friday last was the largest ever seen at a public meeting in…

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Five Day Week Wanted by Shire Employees

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 7

The Secretary of the local Shire Em ployees' Union (Mr. G. Kearns) wrote the Bland Shire Council on Friday, asking that the employees, within a…

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The Water Restrictions. Good Temporary Supply Find in River. the Necessary Work Done in Ten Days by Council’s Staff. Another “Dud” Tip by the Up- The-lane Journal

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 3

As the result of the splendid work done by the Municipal Council’s staff, under Engineer-in-charge Caton, a good…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of Council was held on Tuesday night of last week. Present, Ald. Moulder (Mayor), Cooney, H. F. and J. B…

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Lachlan Shire

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 3

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

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Lachlan Shire New Valuations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 3

At last meeting of the Council the following report was submitted:-- Condobolin, 8th November, 1928…

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Municipality of Condobolin Report of Finance Committee on Electricity Operations. (Submitted to last Council Meeting)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 9

To the Mayor and Aldermen: Gentlemen,--In the preparation of this report it was necessary to obtain much general information to form…

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Band Money "Council Grabbed it Back" Some Collection!

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 1

"The Council apportioned a grant for the band with one hand and grabbed it back with the other. I remember one occasion when the band…

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Surprise for Some Ratepayers Off Roll Council Authorities Not to Blame

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 5

Friday next is nomination day, and before 5 p.m. on Thursday (to-morrow) all nominations for the office of alderman are to be in the hands of…

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Municipal Elections Prospective Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 5

Nominations for the Forbes Municipal triennial election close to-morrow afternoon, at 5 o'clock. Of the present Council, it is…

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Municipal Council Town Clock and Water Supply. Mayor's Minute

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 2

This minute referred to the deputation to Sydney re water supply and clock tower, and appeared in our issue of Thursday last…

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Mayor's Thanks Praise for Staff. Last Council Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 5

The Mayor, Hon. F. W. Spicer, M.L.C., expressed himself as being pleased with the work of his civic associates at Tuesday's meeting of the…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 2

The above Council met on Tuesday evening, following attending: Aldermen Douglas (Mayor), Bradley, Mylecharane, Schweitzer, Dr. Fenwick…

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Our Local Parliament Last Meeting of Old Council Wheat Waggons. Harm Roads. Aldermen's Views

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 5

That big, heavy waggons carting wheat down the main street of Parkes were doing damage to [?] streets was the view of Aid…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 5

Parkes Council held its usual fortnightly meegting on Tuesday night, when the Mayor, Hon. F. W. Spicer, M.L.C., was in the chair, and Alds…

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£3000 Grant for Weddin Shire

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 2

In the last list of grants from the Main Roads Board, the amount o£ £3000" odd is placed for Weddin Shire. There should not be much…

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Don't Hinder them." Aid for Home-builders. Mayor's View

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 5

Although a proposed subdivision in Hill Street laid down a frontage of only 33 feet when it came before Tuesday's meeting…

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Recent Land Sales. Council Valuation

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 5

The Town Clerk, Mr. A, E. Pox, reported to Tuesday's meeting of the Parkes Council that he had valued all lands sold by the Crown on…

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Bath Heaters. 3 Kilowatts. Council Approves

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 5

The installation of instantaneous bath heaters up to the 3 kilo-watt size is allowed in houses served by the Council electricity…

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Getting 'Juice.' Dark Corners. Council Proposal

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 5

The inconvenience caused to storekeepers and to motorists desiring to obtain petrol from bowsers when the streets are lined…

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