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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

1,020 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 51

Alleged Bribery Aldermen Involved SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 4

The police have completed their inquiries into the allegations that certain Labor aldermen of Glebe Municipal Council accepted bribes in…

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Electrical Apparatus. Council's Sale Branch. Aldermen's Decision

Western Champion · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 2

The sale of electrical apparatus, such as lamps and irons, is to be undertaken by the Parkes Council Electricity Department,…

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Cemetery Bridge. Re-decking It. Council v. SHIRE

Western Champion · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 3

Aldermen of the Parkes Council were not favourably disposed on Monday night to a proposal that they should again consider the question…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Parkes Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night, when the Mayor. Ald Keast, was in…

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Council Finance Spicer's Attack. "Found Funds Bankrupt."

Western Champion · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 5

Inferences that the Council under his regime had not managed the finances of the Council to the fullest advantage to the ratepayers were…

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THREAT to League Use of People's Park. Council's Attitude

Western Champion · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 1

Formal application for the use of the People's Park during the forthcoming football season was made by the Rugby Football…

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Raising Funds Council Chambers and Baths. Talk of Referendum

Western Champion · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 6

Divergent views regarding the question o fraising money for the purpose o fimproving the Council Chambers were expressed by aldermen at Monday's meeting of the Parkes Council. After a discussion lasting an hour and a half it was decided to…

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Council Showrooms Up-to-date Building

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 6

The Mayor, Ald. Byrnes, and the Town Clerk, Mr. Taylor, yesterday inspected the Council offices which have been completed on the…

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Forbes Sets Example Council Enterprise PARKES

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 6

The sale of electrical apparatus is to be undertaken by the Parkes Council electricity department, according to a decision reached at…

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Legal Action Council Firm Noxious Weeds Control

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 6

Jemalong Shire Council has decided to take legal action against certain landholders who, it is alleged, have failed to comply with…

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New State. Proposal not Favored By Glen Innes Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 8

The question Of sending delegates to the New States Conference at Armidale this month was discussed at the Glen James Council meeting this week…

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Wedding Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of above was held on Saturday. Present: Crs. W. E. Butler (President), W. Shannon, G. Pereira, J. O'Meally, N…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 2

The above Council will meet on Tuesday night, when Alderman Berry will ask:—1. The additional plant required to…

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Fliers Fund. Parkes Gives £5. Council's Action

Western Champion · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 12

A telegram from the Sydney Citizen's Rescue Fund, asking for support for the search being made for the Southern Cross, was read at…

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Game of Bluff Council not Impressed Noxious Weed Control

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 1

Jemalong Shire Council has decided to prosecute in the case of landholders who will not take steps to eradicate noxious weeds…

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Grandstand Dispute League and Council Agree Payment for Four Months

Western Champion · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 7

The dispute between the Council and the Rugby Football League regarding payment of interest on the People's Park grandstand has been settled, the League agreeing to pay for four months of the year at the rate of 6½ per cent, on the capital cost…

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Waugccla Shire Council Business of Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council was held in the Shire Chambers on Saturday last, the following Councillors attending :—…

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Cowra District Hospital No Donation From Waugoola Shire Council

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 1

At the meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council, held on Saturday last, a letter was received from the secretary of the Cowra District Hospital…

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Municipal Council Matters Last Night’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 3

The Municipal Council met last night in the Council Chambers, this being the first business meeting since the Easter holidays. The Mayor (Ald…

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Shire Valuations Meeting of Ratepayers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 1

The meeting called by the West Wyalong Chamber of Commerce to Consider the increased Shire Valuations, was held in the Memorial Hall…

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