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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

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Snagging the Lachlan Too Big a Matter for Waugoola Shire Council to Assist In. and Refuse to Co-operate with Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 December 1929 · page 12

A letter from the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission was read as follows at Waugoola Shire Council meeting on Saturday:—…

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Our New Mayor Ald. N. A. Noss Elected Unopposed. Ald. Whitby Nominated, But Did Not Seek Re-election. Ald. Hanna Is Deputy Mayor. Allowance Increased From £39 to £[?]0 a Year

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 December 1929 · page 6

After four years of marked success in the Mayoral chair, Ald. M. W. Whitby did not offer himself for re-election at last night’s meeting of…

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Mail Stables P.W.P. Complaint Discussed by Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 December 1929 · page 2

The Bland Shire Council had before its meeting on Tuesday a letter from Mrs Gerard, who complained of the condition of the Mail Stables…

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Lively Proceedings At Labor Council Meeting (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 December 1929 · page 1

Proceedings at the Labor Council last night were particularly lively. A motion to censure Mr. J. Garden for his attitude regarding a one-day…

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Shire Relief Work

Western Champion · Monday 23 December 1929 · page 9

As noted in our last issue Goobang Shire, in common with similar bodies throughout the State received a grant of £200 for expenditure on work for…

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Local and General Weddin Shire. Unemployed Relief

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 December 1929 · page 3

The Weddin Shire Council did not fare quite so well as the Municipality of Grenfell in the matter of unemployed relief. However, a sum…

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Shire Council Improved Sanitary Appliances

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 December 1929 · page 1

Those interested in improved sanitary conditions ore invited to inspect the appliances now on view at the Bland Shire Office. These have been…

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Not Influenced Aldermen's Tirade Weir Rights

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 December 1929 · page 2

In a letter to Council Thursday night, Forbes Coursing' Club said it would offer no objection to Mr. Turner trading at the weir on…

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Lachlan Shire (Continued from another page.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 24 December 1929 · page 2

R. F. West, manager Borambil Station, asking permission to place a public gate across the Forbes road at about five miles from Condobolin. The…

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Ex-mayor Tells Why Forbes Is Among Leaders

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 December 1929 · page 4

A few reasons why Forbes is one of the leading towns in the State, obtained after a perusal of the Mayoral minute submitted to Council by Ald…

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A Christmas Message from Ald. Thomson, Mayor of Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 December 1929 · page 4

Having been asked to deliver a Christmas message to the citizens of Forbes, following my election to the Mayoral Chair, it is with the greatest pleasure that I wish them the best compliments of the festive season…

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Record Year For Jemalong Shire President Congratulated

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 December 1929 · page 7

"In moving the adoption of my report, might I say that the past year has been a record year for money spent on the Jemalong…

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Shire Reports From Clerk and Valuer Increased Valuations

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 December 1929 · page 3

The Jemalong Shire Clerk's report, at the Council meeting held last Friday, was as follows: --The balance of the Council's bank…

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Council Prefers Contracts Better Value

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 December 1929 · page 3

At the Jemalong Shire meeting last Friday, Cr. Herbert expressed the hope that the Council would let all future contracts by…

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A Big Job Lachlan River Obstructions Shire Rejects Proposal

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 December 1929 · page 4

For a distance of 200 miles, the Lachlan River winds its distorted way through the Jemalong Shire. Scattered along the…

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Cheaper Coke Council Has Big Stocks

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 December 1929 · page 1

To dispose of an accumulation of coke stocks at the gasworks, Council, at its last meeting, decided to reduce the price to £1…

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Chamber of Commerce Matters Referred to Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 December 1929 · page 3

The following matters relating to Ungarie (forwarded by the Chamber of Commerce) were before the Bland Shire Council meeting on Tuesday: —…

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Dressing Sheds On Recreation Ground Decision of Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 December 1929 · page 10

By request Mr. H. G. Edwards (President) Mr. E. A. Wilder (Hon. Secretary) and Mr. H. Madden (Hon. Treasurer) attended the Bland Shire…

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A Review Council Works and Activities Year of Progress

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 December 1929 · page 2

The present year has been an Important period in the history of Forbes, from the point of view of progress in connection with schemes controlled by the Municipal Council. The latter has proved itself a particularly active organisation,…

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Council Criticised By F. and S. Assn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 31 December 1929 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Hillston branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, held on the 3rd ult., Mr. Lamond drew attention to the mal…

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