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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 30 of 51

Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 2

The above Council met on Tuesday night, following attending: Ald. Bradley (Mayor), Schweitzer, Neagle, Douglass, Weingarth, Fitch…

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Shire Tenders

Western Champion · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 10

Contracts let at the Goobang Shire Council meeting on Tuesday included contract 61/29 (Peak Hill-Tullamore Road, grubbing, clearing and forming,…

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Stray Horses. Shire Difficulty. Five Destroyed

Western Champion · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 7

"A man is an inhuman beast who would drive a horse out on the road to perish. They should be shot as an act of mercy."…

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Noxious Weeds. P.p. Control. Shire's Opposition

Western Champion · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 7

Because it is opposed to the whittling away of any Local Government powers, and because it would probably result in the…

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Municipal Engineer. Vote of Confidence

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 2

At the Council meeting on Tuesday night, Ald. Weingarth moved a vote of confidence in the Engineer. He had been subjected to considerable…

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A Boost for Cowra and Its Progressive Town Council

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 1

Mrs. P. Murray, of “Ferville,” Hill street, Quirindi, writes: — “The more I travel afield the greater is my appreciation of Cowra and…

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Waugoola Shire Council Business of Last Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council was held in the Shire Chambers on Saturday last, Cr. F. C. Rowlands (President) occupying…

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Shire Rates £1600 Overdue

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 1

The Shire Clerk, Mr. Jago, informed Jemalong Council at the meeting last Friday, that there was still £1600 outstanding of overdue rates…

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Causeway Posts Shire Criticism

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 1

At the meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council last Friday, Cr. Herbert stated that the position of the posts on the causeway at the scene…

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Council Thanked

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 5

The HON. Secretary of the-Wattamondara Agricultural Bureau wrote, under instructions by his branch, thanking the Council for the efficient…

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Shire Roads Repairs Asked For

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 5

A number of petitions and requests for repairs on roads within the Shire were considered by the Waugoola Shire Council at the meeting held…

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Council Wants Inquiry

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 2

Owing to friction that is alleged to have taken place at the local power station among certain employees, Forbes Council…

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Fraser's Lane Clearing Contract Shire Finances

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 1

At Friday's meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council, the president, Cr. Griffith, reported that he had authorised the letting of a…

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Shire Matters Dealt with in Engineer’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 5

The report of the Shire Engineer (Mr. White) presented at the monthly meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council on Saturday last, dealt with…

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Jemalong Council Correspondence List Tenders Accepted

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 2

Among the correspondence dealt with by the Jemalong Shire Council on Friday, was the following:-- Contractors S. Brown and T…

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A Doubt Noxious Weeds Destruction Council Powers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 2

There appears to be considerable doubt among landowners as to their obligation to destroy noxious weeds upon roads adjoining…

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Closer Settlement Would Assist Forbes Council Move

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 2

A matter that will have the attention of the entire State, and perhaps the Commonwealth, Is the cutting-up process of the…

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THAT £500 TRANSFER Mayor and Town Clerk Explain Motion of Confidence Passed Much Ado About Nothing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 4

After hearing the explanation of the Town Clerk (Mr. F. C. Taylor), at last Thursday night's meeting of the Forbes Council, and after Ald. Sam had spoken at some length concerning his censure motion, members unanimously supported the resolution…

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"Declare Seats Vacant" Two Aldermen Offended. "Storm in Teacup," Says Mayor

Western Champion · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 3

Objection was taken by Alds. Mazoudier and Spicer at Monday's Council meeting to letters from the Town Clerk, saying they were liable to have their, seats on the Council, or on committees, declared Vacant for missing three consecutive meetings…

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Parkes Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 1

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

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