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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 54 of 54

Unemployed Money. Council's Decision. Request to Govt

Western Champion · Thursday 20 December 1928 · page 18

A request to the State Government for a loan for the purpose of carryout certain works, the money to be provided out of a special vote for…

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People's Park. Council's Decision. Basis of Settlement

Western Champion · Thursday 20 December 1928 · page 8

The difference between the Parkes Rugby League and the Cricket Association again came up yesterday, when representatives of the two…

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Quick Work ! Result of Mayor Whitby’s Representations

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 6

As our readers are doubtless aware, our worthy and energetic Mayor (Ald. M. W. Whitby) made representations to the Premier…

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Relief Work £1,000 Grant Council Will Apply

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 12

So that the local unemployed may be given some relief work, Forbes Council last night decided to make application for a grant of…

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Industrial Peace Conference Labor Council's Stipulation Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 1

Sydney Labor Council carried a resolution refusing to recognise the Industrial Peace Conference until the volunteers have been removed from…

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To Expedite Work Council Boys Machinery For Concrete Mixing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 12

So that kerbing and guttering work may be carried out more expeditiously, Forbes Council has decided to purchase a concrete mixing machine…

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Central Parking Council Wants Power To Enforce Regulations Ald. Hill's Warning

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 7

Forbes aldermen are in favor of central parking, and they intend taking steps to obtain power from the Commissioner of Police…

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Parking Bogey Council in a Quandary "Matter For Police" Businessmen Move Orange

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 4

Orange Municipal Council had before it this week, the request from the Chamber of Commerce, asking that central car parking be reverted to…

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Compensation For Caretaker Council will Pay £125 Leasing of Trading Rights An Irish Apology

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 1

The Municipal Council at a special meeting held last night, conferred with Mr. F. Heinke relative to compensation on account of his…

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Payment of Aldermen

Western Champion · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 13

In Great Britain the system of local government is in a more rapid state of change than in any other country. The council there occupies a very…

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Lachlan Shire

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the council was held immediately after the special meeting (already reported), the full council being, present…

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Water Shortage At Bribbaree Carting From Shire Tank

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 1

The problem of providing watering facilities at Bribbaree for local inhabitants, sheep and large stock, was again, considered by the Burrajong Shire…

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Unemployed Relief. £1000 to Spend Council Decision

Western Champion · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 11

At a special meeting of the Municipal Council on Friday night the Deputy-Mayor, Ald. Cooper, presided, and the Town Clerk, Mr. Fox, placed…

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Clouds of Dust. Molong Road. Council Watering

Western Champion · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 11

Residents in the area north of Victoria street may use hoses in their gardens between 7 and 9 o'clock in the morning on three days in the…

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Turf Wicket Asset to Town Enthusiasts Want One Will Council Assist?

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 2

The Forbes Cricket Association is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to have a turf wicket constructed in Forbes…

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Lachlan Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 December 1928 · page 1

The following matters, dealt with at the last meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council, are of interest to a large number of readers of the…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting The following were pres[?] at the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Coun cil[?] ay:—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 December 1928 · page 11

Crs. R. Penfeld (chair), D. A. Gagie, W. Mc[?]ock, A. T. Holland, H. E. Prentice, and G. A. L. Wilson. Mr. Ess Wright wrote asking for the…

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