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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 7 of 54

Municipal Works Some Important Recommendations

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 4

The Works Overseer reported as follows to the Municipal Council meeting last night:— I am furnishing your Council with…

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Council's Loan Proposal Considered Alderman Thomson Is Definitely Opposed Juggling the Limit of Borrowing Rate Under 1d. in the £

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 1

A special meeting of the Council was called for Monday night to consider the Works Committee's report on the matter of the proposed…

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Shortage of Funds Council's Predicament Mayor Will Seek Aid

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 4

The following is taken from the Deputy Mayor's minute, read at last night's Council meeting:-- Works Programme.--The shortage…

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Municipal Council Matters

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 1

Those present at last meeting of the Municipal Council were: Ald. Whitby (Mayor), Adams, Muir, Roberts, Chambers, Greig and Todhunter…

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Continuous Service Connections Being Withheld. Council to Consider

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 5

During a discussion on electricity at the Council meeting last night, Alderman Meagher referred to the matter of the continuous electricity…

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"No Money" Council's Regular Cry. Tragic State of Affairs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 5

Included in the report of the Overseer of Works which came before the Council last night, was a statement which reveals a bad state of affairs on…

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No Bank Holiday Council Expresses Opposition Will Cost Too Much

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 4

A petition signed by 27 business houses was before the Council asking that Tuesday, April 10, 1928, be proclaimed a public holiday throughout…

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The Council's Loan Proposal Its Features Explained Ratepayers Should Study These Facts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 1

In view of the fact that there is a certain amount of opposition to the Council's £6,300 loan proposal, "The Advocate" considers it wise that the facts concerning the matter should be outlined for the benefit of the ratepayers. Herewith will be found full details…

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Cowra’s Electricity Mr. Donoghue Makes Further Claim in Connection with His Report. and Council Decides to Pay Same

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 1

Mr. J. E. Donoghue wrote to Monday evening’s meeting of the Municipal Council stating the amount of £10 included in the a/c. in connection…

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Municipal Sale Yards

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

The yardings at the local sale yards every Tuesday have steadily increased to such an extent that on Tuesday last no less than 7,000 sheep were…

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Mr. Diamond and the Council Claims He Is Still the Electrical Engineer. Will Not Accept the Notice Given. and Will Resume Duties on Termination of His Leave

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 9

Following the usual custom where it is probable that Councils will be involved in legal proceedings Cowra Municipal Council went into…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of above was held on Saturday. Present: Crs. A. E. Jones (President), A. Bembrick, W. Shannon, W. T. Jones,…

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Straying Stock Persistent Alderman Meagher. Question Is Again Raised

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 1

Over a month ago a deputation interviewed the Council asking that practical steps be taken to abate the straying stock nuisance. Messrs…

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Council's Asphalting

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 2

Three complaints from different portions of the town were read at last Thursday night's Council meeting having reference to the footpath…

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A Good Suggestion Inspecting Council's Services Tour of the Municipality

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 2

At last Thursday's Council meeting Alderman Meagher made a suggestion which met with general approval. '' At least once a year, I consider the…

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Council Crumbs Dropped From the Civic Table

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 3

Mr. A .E. Tooth complains about the state of the gutter in Farrand Street fronting his home. He claims that it is always lilted with water, and…

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Adult Franchise Council Takes No Action. Proposed Amendment to L.G. ACT

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Council a letter was received from the Port Stephens Shire Council seeking co-operation in an effort to further amend…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting At the Bland Shire Council meeting on Friday last, the following members were present:—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 3

Crs. E. E. Templeman (President). Penfold, McClintock, and Holland. Apologies were received from Crs. Wilson and Gagle…

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Grahame's Lane Council's Attitude

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 4

Dealing with the matter of Grahame's lane, near Barmedman, at the last meeting of the Bland Shire Counoil, Engineer Wilkinson reported as…

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Council Thanked Message from Hillston

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 4

A few weeks ago a number of Aldermen of the Hillston Municipal Council sited West Wyalong for the purpose of gaining information relative to…

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