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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 8 of 54

Noxious Weeds Action by Council

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

Writing to the Bland Shire Council on Friday, a ratepayer complained that while his country was free of anoxious weeds a number of adjoining…

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Street Closing Council Has No Power

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

In his report to the Bland Shire Council on Friday the Engineer stated that he was strongly of the opinion that the only sate course to…

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WARNING Electric Light Arrears Council Determined

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

To the surprise of the Bland Shire Councillors at the monthly meeting on Friday,it was revealed that quite a number of consumers are in arrears…

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Shire Works Extensive Flood Damage. Some Important Works to Be Carried Out

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 4

The following comprehensive report was submitted at Saturday’s meeting of Waugoola Shire Council by Mr. Shire Engineer White:—…

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A Suit That Didn’t Suit Tailor’s Claim Against a Shire Employee

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 2

In the Small Debts Court this morning Robert James King sued Charles Kelly claiming £9/10/, balance alleged to be due on a suit of…

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Which Car? Shire Council's Problem Morris-cowley for Shire Engineer

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 6

A new car for the Shire Engineer was the subject of a discussion at the last meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council. It was decided to call…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the council was held on Tuesday night of last week. Present, Ald. Moulder (Mayor), H. F. May and J. B. May,…

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Isolated! "Join Me Up with the World." Pathetic Petition to Shire Council

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 8

That he was not connected with the rest of the world was the complaint made by Mr. C. W. Buckland, of "Kangeton," Cotha. At the meeting…

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"Must Have A Drought!" "To Choke Out All Noxious Weeds" Mr. Marsh Gives Solution Interview With Jemalong Shire Council

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 1

As the result of a request made by Mr. W. Marsh, at last month's meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council, that an interview be granted him for…

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Goobang Shire Council Engineer's Monthly Report. Flood Damage Estimated at £3000

Western Champion · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 7

At the meeting of the Goobang Shire Shire. Council on Tuesday the report of the Shire Engineer (Mr. Hy. Kelly) was read and dont with as follows:—…

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Goobang Shire. Monthly Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 14

At the monthly meeting or the Goobang Shire Council on Tuesday there were present Councillors Job (President), Jelbart, McIntyre, Watson, Gray…

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Miscellaneous Wheoga District Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 2

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Town Council. Business Transacted

Western Champion · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 8

At a meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday the Mayor, Aid. Spicer, presided, and there were also present Aldermen Emertoh, Keast, Mazoudier,…

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No Bank Holiday. Council Expresses Opposition. Will Cost Too Much

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 1

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

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Town Improvements Council Ghambers, Grand Stand and Sale Yards. Estimated Cost £6000

Western Champion · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 8

The bullding of an up-to-date and ornamental Council Chambers at a cost of £4000, of an Imposing grandstand on the People's Park at £1000, and new sale yards for a like amount were proposes contained In the Mayoral minute submitted at a meeting of the Municipal Council on…

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Labor Council to Rescue With the Boilermakers. SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 6

The Labor Council last night decided to give every assistance to the boilermakers. Involved in the dispute at Walsh Island, and, if necessary, to…

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Alderman Sam Was Right

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 2

Sir. -- Kindly give me space to enter a protest against the lack of business shown by the Council in the administration of its Electricity undertaking…

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Show Associations Meeting of S.W. Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 6

A meeting of the South-western Council of the above was held at Temora on Tuesday last, under the Presidency of Mr. T. J. Fitzpatrick…

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Municipal Finances Committee’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 1

The Finance Committee of the Municipal Council reported as follows to last night’s meeting:— Accounts.—Recommends that…

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Council and Counsel’s Opinion The Dispute With Mr. Diamond Cheque for £23/4/6 Refused. As Electrical Engineer Claims He Is Entitled to the Benefit of the Provision of Sec. 99 of the L.G. ACT. Council Decides to Merely Receive Lawyer’s Letter and Take no Action

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

The claim made by Mr. Austin Diamond, who holds that he is still Electrical Engineer to Cowra Municipal Council was advanced a stage…

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