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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 23 of 51

Chamber of Commerce. Meeting of Council

Western Champion · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Parkes and District Chamber of Commerce was held in the Shire Chambers on Monday evening, the…

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Price of Wheat. 5/- a Bushel. Council Motion

Western Champion · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 9

Notice of a motion to discuss the price of wheat, and the economic evils likely to arise from the present slump, has been given by Ald. F. W…

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Waugoola Shire Council Business of Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 10

The usual monthly meeting of the Wangoola Shire Council was held in the Shire Chambers on Saturday morning last the following…

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Shire Valuations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 9

Mr. S. M. Smith's Letter Under Discussion at the Chamber of Commerce. (To. the Editor, "Advocate.") Sir,—From the broad point of view…

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Waugoola Shire Council Supporting Hospitals or NOT?(To the Editor)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 9

Mr. E. S. Twigg writes re the above:— Sir,—I would like to ask the following—First: Is it. British law to spend…

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Municipal Council Business of Last Night’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 10

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

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Shire Tenders Minute from President

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 4

The president, Cr. Griffith, submitted the following minute at to-day's meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council:…

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Shire Matters Dealt with in Engineer’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 4

The Shire Engineer (Mr. While) dealt with the following matters in his report to the Waugoola Shire Council on Saturday last:—…

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Council Work Allotment Committee Formed

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 1

The Town Clerk (Mr. Homan) furnished details of all works authorised by the Council during 1929 and not yet completed as follows : —…

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£10 Challenge Winning Money to Go to Hospital. Waugoola Shire MEETING.(To the Editor)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 9

Mr. E. S. Twigg writes: — Sir,—Cr. Dickson and President F, c. Rowlands are reported to have said at last Waugoola Shire Council…

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The Gasworks Heavy Trading Loss New Mains Needed Council Decision

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 5

Council on Thursday night had before it a report from the gas committee, relative to the proposed special loan for the gasworks…

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Baby Clinic Formation in Forbes C.W.A. REQUEST Ladies Deputation to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 4

A deputation from the Forbes branch of the C.W.A., comprising Mesdames H. Woods, McMurray, and Misses Benson and Speck, waited on the Council last night, asking for assistance in the formation of a Baby Health Centre in Forbes…

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Municipal Sale Yards Recommendations by Agents

Cowra Free Press · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 1

The Cowra Selling Agents’ Association brought before last meeting of the Municipal Council [?] recommendations re the time of draw,…

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TENDERS Shire Council Works

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 2

Tenders dealt with at the monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council were as follow:-- J. Bartley, clearing McInnes Lane,…

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Baby Clinic Formation seems Assured Shire Council's Contribution

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 2

Jemalong Shire Council, on Friday, decided to donate £1 a week toward the formation and upkeep of a baby clinic in Forbes…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Council will be held at the Council Chambers, Grenfell, on Tuesday next. Business to come before the…

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Dying Out Horse Drawn Vehicles Motor Ramps Shire Council Moves

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 2

At Friday's meeting of the Jomalong Shire Council a petition was received front a number of residents, who stated that they deemed that all…

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Fresh Proceedings Council v. Lady £60 Job

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 2

Jemalong Shire Council is determined to take fresh proceedings against a female landholder who was charged with failing to keep…

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Two Crashes Last one Fatal Claim on Council

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 1

The tragedy that occurred near Orange recently, when two people were killed, was recalled at Friday's meeting of the Jemalong…

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Shire Council Works Engineer Gives Details

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 7

The activities of the Jemalon Council road staff were detailed in a report submitted by the engineer, Mr. Booth at the monthly meeting. His report read:…

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