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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 32 of 51

Trundle War Memorial Council

Western Champion · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 13

The first meeting of the new commitee of Trundle War Memorial and School of Arts was held on Monday night, when the following officials…

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That Interest Bill. Another Deputation. Footballers and Council

Western Champion · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 12

Owing to a number of points contained in the draft agreement regarding the People's Park grandstand and ground improvements,…

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Local and General Agricultural Bureaux. Next Conference at Grenfell. Mr. Hawick Elected to the Advisory Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 2

We received the following wire yesterday from Mr. George Baker: "The South-Western District Conference will be held at…

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Proposed New Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 6

At a recent meeting of the Rankins Springs Progress Association, a motion was adopted wherein it was resolved to set on foot a movement, to…

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Shire Works Engineer's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 12

At the postponed meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council, the engineer reported as follows:-- C.C.S. Work, Garema. This job is…

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Market Report Shire Saleyards

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

Dalgety & Co. Ltd., Wagga Wagga, associated with Kilpatrick, McLellan and Anthoness, West Wyalong, report holding their regular monthly market…

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Municipal Council Matters Work on the Drive

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Municipal Council, Ald. Hanna asked if any work had been done on the drive which was to have been cleaned out…

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Mayor Fined for Assaulting Engineer Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 8

At the Glebe Court to-day, William Joseph Walsh, Mayor of Glebe, was fined £2, in default four days' imprisonment, for having assaulted Engineer…

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Twigg’s Road Shire President Inspects

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 7

Mr. E. S. Twigg writes : When Cr. F. C. Rowlands (Shire President) and Engineer inspected and condemned me for having such…

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Closer Settlement Council Moves

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 8

In a report to Council on Thursday night, the Mayor, Ald. Byrnes, stated that he had called a public meeting for Thursday, August 1, to deal with…

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Healthy Cowra ! No Cases of Infectious Diseases Reported. Inspector Lewis Makes Sound Recommendations to Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 5

The report submitted by Health Inspector Lewis to last Monday evening’s meeting contained the following:— INFECTIOUS DISEASE…

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Electricity from Burrinjuck Representations by Mayor Whitby Saves £500 Per Annum

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 1

Mayor Whitby has proved himself once more to be a worthy head of Cowra’s civic affairs, his efforts in connection with the…

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SEWERAGE Delay is Costly Council Discussion

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 8

Work on the Forbes sewerage scheme, which was commenced this week, after a stoppage, was the subject of discussion at the…

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Legislative Council No Additional Appointments Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 1

The Government will not appoint additional Legislative Councillors unless members reject a vital amendment in the Reform Bill…

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Labor Council Protest Against Officials Arrest Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 1

T [?] Trades and Labor Council last night rigorously protested against the arrest of the seven officials con[?]alling the timber workers dispute…

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Money, Wafer and Swimming Baths Increased Expenditure Worries Council

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 1

Mayor Whitby brought home a very unpleasant fact to his fellow Aldermen at the Municipal Council meeting on Monday, his minute showing…

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Opening of Footpaths Council Now to Carry Out All Work

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 1

Ala. Noss, at the last meeting of the Municipal Council, moved a motion of which he gave notice at the previous meeting, viz.:…

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Council Work Supplementary Report of Overseer. Work at the Sale Yards

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 8

Mr. Henderson, Overseer of Works, submitted the following report to last Monday’s Municipal Council meeting:—…

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The Saleyards Agents' Fees Council Moves

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 4

When a letter from the Farmers & Settlers' Association was read at last Council meeting, concerning its desire to obtain Council's co-operation with…

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Council Cough-drops Our New Column

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 4

Ald. Hill was waxing eloquent on the paucity of the gas supply in the area close to his home, when Aid. Keane interjected and said that, as…

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