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

Council & local affairs, 1929

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To the Editor Waugoola Shire Council’s Last Meeting. Councillors Divided

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 10

Mr. E. S. Twigg writes:— Sir,—Highest congratulations to our new Councillors for showing the President and old cliques the business…

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Council Quandry

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 10

The Wagga Municipal Council is in a difficulty. Recently a resident was ordered to repair a fence that was in a very had condition. At the last…

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Shire Valuations Meeting of Ratepayers at Barellan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 12

West Wyalong is not the only place where Shine valuations have been increased, and where the ratepayers are protesting, as the following report…

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New Saleyards Aldermen Visit Site

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 2

The Council saleyards committee, headed by the Mayor, Ald. Byrnes, paid a visit of inspection to the site of the yards this morning…

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Goobang Shire the Councillors' Tour. Action on Report

Western Champion · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Goobang Shire a lengthy report was submitted, covering the recent tour of the area by members of the Council…

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Lachlan Shire Council District Matters

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 4

The following matters of interest to readers of the "Advocate" were dealt with at the last meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council: —…

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New Aldermen Welcomed Also Congratulated on Their Success

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 1

Prior to the commencemen[?] of the business of the Municipal [?] meeting last evening, the Mayor (Ald. Whitby) extended a w[?]lcome to the…

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Municipal Council Business of Last Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cowra Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers last evening, the following Aldermen…

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Shire Saleyards Next Sale Friday, 24th May

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 2

Dalgety and Company, Limited, Wagga, Wagga, associated with Kilpatrick, MeLellan and Anthoness, West Wyalong, advise that their…

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A Confounded Nuisance Mayor Whitby Speaks on Septic Tanks

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 1

The matter of installing of septic tanks in various hotels in the town was before the Municipal Council last night, when Mr. W. J. Golsby…

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Writ for £2000 Against Demondrille Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 4

At a special meeting of Demondrille Shire Council,on Saturday,the following statutory notice of intention to take proceodings, sent on behalf of…

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Road Signs Council Do Not Approve of Them

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 2

The Vacuum Oil Co. wrote to the Municipal Council asking permission to erect road signs at various approaches to the town. The signs…

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One Week Back Central Western Shows P. & A. Council Meets

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 4

All shows in the Central Western district will be put back one week so as to avoid a clash between Forbes and Cowra, according to a decision…

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Lachlan Shire (Continued from last issue)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 2

Mr. Flohr, Brotherony, drawing attention to the formations at the 31 12 and 33 mile, Condobolin-Lake Cargelligo road, that they are too short…

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"Put One Over Council" Mr. Garling Resents Insinuation People's Park Improvements Still Give Trouble

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 4

"I resent the suggestion that the League has 'put one over the Council,'" said Mr. Garling at last Tuesday night's League…

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Murrungal Shire Council Commonwealth Assistance Yass-cowra Road

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 7

At the Murrungal Shire Council on Saturday last, the Shire President (Cr. T. A. Cusack) reported as follows on the conference at Canberra…

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"Blew Up" the Mayor But Re-instated by Council (By Jvire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 1

Ail employee of the Globe Municipill Council, who was dismissed by the Mayor last week for having made an interjection which the Mayor consid…

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Inviting Abuse ? Mayor Overruled SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 4

An employee of the Glebe Municipal Council, who was dismissed by the Mayor last week for having made an interjection which the Mayor…

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Council Showrooms Position of Assistant

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 4

Nine applications, eight of them from females, were received by Council on Thursday night, for the position of assistant in the new electrical…

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The Cricket Ground "Payable Proposition" Council Seeks Full Control "Trustees will Consent"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 1

A motion to put the Forbes Cricket Ground under Council control, with the object of making the area a payable proposition, was submitted to Council last night by Ald. Butler. His motion, which was seconded by…

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