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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 50 of 54

Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 2

Highway and the proclamation of a number of developmental roads will relieve this Council of a very heavy burden which entailed a large amount…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 2

Cr. Carr said it had been said that a movement was on foot to have legislation passed giving councils the poWer to destroy stock straying on…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 2

Drainage at Quandialla.—Levels were taken at Quandialla, and Hammond instructed to attend to existing watertables and construct about 6…

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Municipal Council Ald. Jas. Bradley Elected Mayor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 3

A special meeting of the newly-elected Municipal Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday night last. Present: Ald. W…

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Aldermen Pray for the King

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 1

Before the commencement of Strathfield Council meeting, the aldermen prayed for the King. Led by the Mayor, Ald, Firth, they…

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Weddin Shire Council Cr. W. E. Butler Elected President

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly elected Weddin Shire Council was held on Saturday. Present: Crs. A. E. Jones (chair), W. E. Butler,…

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Our New Mayor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 2

Alderman James Bradley has been elected Mayor of Grenfell, and he and Mrs. Bradley, have been the recipients of many congratulatory…

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Bitter Taunts Parkes Aldermen Disagree "Secret Meetings"

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 2

If the first meeting of the Parkes Council, which was held on Friday afternoon, to elect a Mayor, is any criterion, Ald. Keast's mayoralty will…

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Mayoress. Miss Evina Westcott. Niece of Mayor

Western Champion · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 1

Miss Evina Westcott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Westcott, of "Glenbrook," near Alectown, has agreed to act as Mayoress for the newly elected…

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The New Mayor Believer in Parkes. Ald. Keast's Career

Western Champion · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 12

In electing Ald, W. J. Keast to the position of Mayor of Parkes for 1929, the Parkes Municipal Council has elevated, to the position of First…

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Ex-alderman Dies Shot in Stomach Bar-room Brawl Murder Charge Preferred Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 2

Robert Prophett, an ex-alderman ef Waterloo, who was shot at Waterloo on Saturday night, died on Sunday morning, in the…

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Christmas Holidays. December 24, & 31. Council's Decision

Western Champion · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 7

Although the shops will be open on Christmas Eve, December 24, that day and New Year's Eve will be public holidays for…

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Shire Works Report of Engineer

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 December 1928 · page 4

Mr. Shire Engineer [?] as follows on Saturday last:[?] Letter from Mr. J. A. Gavin, asking that pipe culverts be constructed…

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Waugoola Shire Council Business of Monthly Meeting Cr. F. C. Rowlands Elected As New President

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 December 1928 · page 1

The first meeting of the newly-elected Shire Council was held in the Shire Chambers on Saturday last when the following Councillors were…

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Summary of Municipal Fund Balances

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 December 1928 · page 1

Mr. Town Clerk King reported the various funds to be as follows at last night’s meeting: General dr., £1139 14/3; Sanitary, dr., £1[?]9/16/2;…

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Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 12 December 1928 · page 4

The first general meeting of the new Council will be held to-morrow night, when a mass of routine business will be dealt with…

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Council Wards. Proposal Held Over. Aldermen Consider

Western Champion · Thursday 13 December 1928 · page 15

No action was taken by the Parkes Council at its meeting on Tuesday night, when a letter from the Chamber of Commerce, recommending the…

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Our Mayor

Western Champion · Thursday 13 December 1928 · page 10

ALDERMAN W.J. KEAST. From a snapshot taken while the Mayor was assisting at the Hospital Carnival…

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Municipal Council Special Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 December 1928 · page 2

A special meeting of the Grenfell Municipal Council was held on Monday night last. Present: Aid. Jas. Bradley (Mayor), W. Douglass,…

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Goobang Shire. Engineer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 13 December 1928 · page 15

The Goobang Shire held its usual meeting last Tuesday, when the Shire Engineer's report came before Councillors, and was dealt with as…

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