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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 47 of 51

Jemalong Shire. Extra Half-penny Rate. Not to Be Levied

Western Champion · Thursday 28 November 1929 · page 16

The decision of the Jemalong Shire Council, at its meeting last Friday to postpone the extra half-penny rate levy until next year will be welcomed…

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General News Half-penny Rate. Shire Will Not Levy It

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 November 1929 · page 2

Batten down the hatches, the logs on the roofs, re-new the gil-guys, get your crops off, for a hurricane is coming. One long-drawn…

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Cricket Council Conference at Orange. West and Far West

Western Champion · Thursday 28 November 1929 · page 5

A meeting of representatives from various Western Cricket Associations was held at Dr. Matthew's residence, Orange, on Sunday night, when it was…

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Cemetery Conditions Council Will Improve Them Alderman Annoyed "Should Be Horse-Whipped"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 November 1929 · page 8

At last night's Council meeting Aid. Sam voiced a strong protest against Press reports published to the effect that a coffin had…

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Market Better at Municipal Yards for Both Sheep and Cattle

Cowra Free Press · Friday 29 November 1929 · page 1

The Cowra Associated Selling Agents report:— The usual local and inter-district buyers were present at the…

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Ashburnham Electorate Council

Western Champion · Monday 2 December 1929 · page 6

At a meeting of delegates held yesterday, representing tile Parkes and Forbes branches of the A.L.P. decided upon the formation of an Electorate…

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Unemployment Relief Will Council Get £500 Matter Before Treasurer

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1929 · page 1

That the Forbes Municipal Council has every chance of obtaining £500 for unemployment relief from the £50,000…

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"Like Poultry Pens" Plant Guards in Park Council to Get Them

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1929 · page 2

"Oh, listen to the band" is an old song that many aldermen will recollect, but those aldermen who remembered the last band recital…

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Cowra’s Open Air Skating Rink Formally Opened by the Mayor (Ald. Whitby) on Saturday Evening. in the Presence of a Very Large Crowd

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 3 December 1929 · page 1

“Standing room only” for spectators and a crowded floor for skaters was the announcement of the management of Cowra’s Open…

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Parkes Council Fortnightly Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 5 December 1929 · page 15

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

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Political Young Electorate Council. Meeting at Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 December 1929 · page 3

Delegates to the above Council held a meeting at Grenfell to continue the arrangements for nominations for selection and the taking of…

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Cricket Council. for Western Districts. Formed at Orange

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 December 1929 · page 7

At a meeting of delegates representing Western cricket clubs, at Orange on Sunday, it was decided to create an organisation to be known…

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Correspondence Electoral Council's Request (To the "Editor")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 1

Dear Sir,--It is doubtful whether the Labor Executive will accede to the Electoral Council's request to select a man to carry the Labor…

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Mayoral Election To Be Held Soon Council Activities

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 8

A meeting to elect a Mayor for the ensuing term will be held this month, shortly after the next general meeting of Council, which is…

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Clergy and Council Confer on Cemetery Control Area Inspected

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 8

The future management and control of the Forbes cemetery was discussed at a conference in the Council Chambers on…

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General Strike Declared by Labor Council (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 1

Sydney Labor Council carried a resolution recommending the miners to declare a general strike in the mining industry throughout Australia unless…

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£300 REQUIRED Will Council Provide Subsidy ­­­United Move For Cricket Ground Improvement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 1

At a conference between Council representatives and delegates from Forbes sporting bodies, held on Tuesday night, it was decided to launch a movement with the object of raising £300 to Improve the Cricket Ground, providing the Council furnishes subsidy at the…

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Monoplane Crash Coroner's Enquiry. Mr. Darch Appeared for the Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 December 1929 · page 2

and pointed out the danger of flying over towns, and the inadequate provisions existing for control of aircraft by Local…

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Agricultural Bureau. Sub-district Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 December 1929 · page 3

The annual meeting of above was called for Saturday afternoon, but the meeting lapsed for want of a quorum, only three branches being…

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Shire Valuation Upheld. Looney Appeal Case. Dismissed with Costs

Western Champion · Monday 9 December 1929 · page 10

The appel of Daniel Looney, farmer of Trundle, against the Goobang Shire's valuation of the unimproved value of his property…

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