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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 18 of 51

Shire Roads Repairs Asked For

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 3

Numerous complaints were received at last Saturday’s Shire Council meeting with respect to the state of various roads in different parts of…

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Shire Bridges Repairs to Be Effected

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 April 1929 · page 1

The following matters in connection with repairs to bridges were dealt with at last Saturday’s Shire Council meeting:—…

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To Open Fence Ratepayer's Request Shire Tank

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 1

G. Boreham, of Wirrinya, made application to Jemalong Shire Council at Friday's meeting for permission to open a fence on his property to gain…

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Council Motion "Dissolve Existing Trust"

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 4

At the Forbes Council meeting tomorrow night, Ald. Butler will move the following motion:--"That the Governor be requested to…

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Night of Revelry Committee Will Go Gay The Mayor's Dance Hard-Up Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 6

As a challenge to the sceptics who hold that they "are not game," Forbes Hospital committeemen, at Monday night's meeting…

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"Silly Attitude." Shire on Council. Old Cemetery Bridge

Western Champion · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 15

That the Parkes Council was taking up a "silly attitude" in refusing to cooperate with the Shire in the re-decking of the old cemetery bridge was…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 2

Dr. Ercole said there was no necessity for advice. The clerk submitted estimates (£75) and plan of shed for…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 2

In connection with Mr. T. S. Williams' complaint the committee is of opinion that there are more urgent cases which need attention…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of above was held in the Council Chamberg on Tuesday night. Present: Ald. Jas. Bradley (Mayor), W. Douglass…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire was held in the Shire Chambers on Tuesday, when the President, Cr. Job, was in the chair…

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Shire Tour. Officers Thanked. President's Praise

Western Champion · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 15

Praise for the manner in which the officers of the Shire carried out all arrangements for the recent tour was voiced at Tuesday's meeting of…

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Shires’ Conference Resolutions From Waugoola Shire Council

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 1

The following resolutions from the Waugoola Shire Council will be presented at the Shires’ Conference, which Is to be held on 21st May, by…

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No Fireworks Aldermen in Happy Mood

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 1

There were no fireworks at last night's Council meeting. Neither was the sitting of lengthy duration, as is usually…

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Municipal Council Nominees for Vacant Seats

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 9

The nomination of candidates for the two vacant seats on the local Municipal Council, the result of the death of Aid. Roberts and the…

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How Much Is an Audit Worth ? Opinions of Aldermen Differ

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 1

“The Aldermen are not approaching this matter in the right spirit, and I do not think that they are acting in the best interests of the…

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Shire Works Matters Dealt with in Engineer’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 8

The Shire Engineer, Mr. White, dealt with the following matters in his report at last Saturday’s meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council:—…

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Council Reserves Suggested Improvements New Power Mower

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 6

Following a meeting with the head Municipal gardener, the health and parks committee came to certain conclusions in regard to improvements…

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Municipal Works Recommendations by Works Overseer

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 10

The Overseer of Works, Mr. Henderson, made the following reports and recommendations to the Municipal Council on Monday evening:—…

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Council Inquiries "Startling Disclosures" What Mayor Says SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 2

Startling and sensational disclosures are likely to be made at the Local Government Department's inquiry today, into…

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Goobang Shire. Tenders Accepted

Western Champion · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 11

At the meeting of the Goobang Shire last week the following tenders were accepted:—Contract 20/29, Parkesborough road…

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