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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 35 of 51

"Zealous Officer." Shire Clerk's Views. Health Prosecutions

Western Champion · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 16

"I think that the Health Department possesses a very zealous officer." The above remark by the Shire…

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Baby Clinic. Goobang Shire's Help. Deputation's Request

Western Champion · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 11

Following the visit of the C.W.A., deputation to the Parkes Council on Monday night for the purpose of securing financial…

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Interest Bill. League & Council. Monday's Deputation

Western Champion · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 18

The question of the interest bill presented by the Parkes Council to the Parkes Rugby Football League was the subject of another deputation…

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Cheap Light. Bulk Electricity. Council Enquiry

Western Champion · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 18

Is the supply of bulk electricity by the Railway Commissioners so likely at an early date that the Parkes Council should not install further costly…

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Baby Clinic. Council Help. C.w.a. Request

Western Champion · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 1

Financial assistance for the establishment of a baby clinic was requested by a deputation from the C.W.A., which awaited upon the Parkes…

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DEPUTATIONS To Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 11

On Friday morning a deputation of settlers from Kolkilbertoo and Euratha Siding waited on the Wand Shire Council in connection with certain matters…

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Municipal Council Matters Business Dealt With

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 August 1929 · page 4

The Cowra Municipal Council met in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last to transact the usual fortnightly business, the Mayor (Ald…

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Monthly Market Report Shire Yards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1929 · page 2

Dalgety and Co., Ltd., Warga Wagga. associated with Kilpatrick McLellan and Anthoness, West Wyalong, report holding the usual monthly sale on…

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Electricity Plant Now Fully Loaded Council May Buy Plant from Naranrdera

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1929 · page 2

An important development in connection with the local power house was referred to at the Bland Shire Council meeting on Friday, when it…

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Bland Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 4

At the adjourned meeting of the Bland Shire Council on Saturday the following were in attendance: Crs. R. Penfold (President), G. A. L. Wilson,…

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Mayor’s Minute

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 3

The above recommended that the following resolution be submitted for inclusion in the business sheet of the coming Local Government…

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Council Pars

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 8

“Never heard of anything so ridiculous— somebody’s been pulling the Council’s leg—£50 for a site at Cowra— and on the river bank where…

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Municipal Council Matters Further Matters Dealt with at Last Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 3

Following will be found further matters dealt with at last Monday’s meeting of the Municipal Council:— Mr. J. J. Sullivan (“Cowra…

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From Burrinjuck Electricity Extension Scheme Council Move

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 6

A town supplied with electicity from Burrinjuck dam through Cowra, is within the realm of possibility as far as…

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Lachlan Shire

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 August 1929 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council was held last Friday week. Present, Crs. Crouch (President), Hunt, Medcalf, Ludlow, Dawson…

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Murrungal Shire Council Matters of Cowra Interest Dealt with at Last Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 3

We take the following from the Burrowa “News” report: — Wattamondara Developmental Road…

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Ancient Structure Council Moves

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 10

Some months ago, Forbes Council asked those in charge of the Stokes' estate to improve or demolish an old blacksmiths' building in Lachlan…

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Noxious Weeds Getting Away on Shire Councils. Matter of Control. Should P.p. Boards Take Over? “You’re Game,” Says Director Tout

Cowra Free Press · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 7

“You’re a game man to say[?] that when the Press is here,” said Dir. F. H. Tout at the meeting of the Young Pastures Protection Board on…

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Aldermen Differ on Correct Width for Shop Awnings

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 3 September 1929 · page 2

Cowra’s Aldermen had a difference of opinion at last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council when the subject of the width of…

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Municipal Council Matters Finance Committee

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 3 September 1929 · page 3

The Finance Committee recommended that: “Where any electricity fees due to the Council are not paid within six months, that action be…

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