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

Council & local affairs, 1930

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Municipal Council Works Reported on by Overseer Henderson

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 1

At last meeting of the Municipal Council Overseer Henderson reported as follows: — The footpath in Macquarie street,…

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Our Town Council Municipal Matters Dealt with at Monday’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 7

Those present at the last meeting of the old year were: Ald. Noss (Mayor), Hargans, Hanna, Gray, Lane, Wark, Tucker, Chambers and…

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Hint to Council Officer Visits Narrandera

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 9

An officer from the [?]-General's Department visited Narrandera last week and had an interview with the Yanko Shire Clerk. It is understood…

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Stock Sales at Municipal Yards

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 8

The Cowra Associated Agents report, re their sale of December 23rd: As our regular sale day would have fallen on Tuesday (Christmas Eve)…

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Municipal Rates Down But General Rate Increased. Estimates for 1930

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Municipal Council the estimates for 1930 were brought forward by the Finance Committee for consideration as…

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Appointment of Pump Attendant Causes Animated Discussion at Council Meeting. Position Goes to Senior Employee. No Committee Work Except in Regard to Tenders

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 7

Cowra’s new Mayor (Ald. N. A. Noss) gave it as his opinion at the first meeting of the Council at which he presided, that all…

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Sydney Labor Council. Firemen Withdraw. First Sign of Crumbling

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 1

On Wednesday morning the New South Wales Fire Brigades Association withdrew its affiliation with the Labor Council. The letter…

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Municipal Council Works Unemployed Relief Money Well Expended

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 1

At last night’s Municipal Council meeting Overseer Henderson reported as follows:— UNEMPLOYED RELIEF GRANT…

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Municipal Council Matters Dealt with at Last Night’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 3

The full Council was in attendance at last night’s meeting, the Mayor (Ald. Noss) being in the chair. Mr. A. McCarthy’s complaint…

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Two Charges Council Employee Fined Dangerous Driving

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 5

Leslie James Smith was fined at Forbes Court to-day on charges of driving a motor vehicle in a manner dangerous to the public…

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Labor in Politics Meeting of Young Electorate Council Pre-Selection Ballot on February 8th Total on Roll, 2122. Wombat Branch Excluded From the Ballot

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 1

After having been at fever heat or months past excitement is now dying down to some extent In Labor circles in the Young electorate, and preparations are being proceeded with for the selection of the candidate deemed most suitable to carry the flag of that…

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Park Trees Eight to be Removed Aldermen Annoyed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 6

Ald. Hill, at last night's Council meeting, strongly opposed the head gardener's proposal that eight trees should be removed…

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Car Parking Council to Meet Police Urgent Matter

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 12

"The police win again," said Ald. Hill at last night's Council meeting, when his motion that side parking of cars, instead of…

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Hard to Fill Ald. Butler's Place Council Sorry

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 12

Council last night regretfully received the resignation of Aid. C. J. E. Butler, who resigned. owing to business reasons. An election…

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£900 in Hand Improving Our Parks Proposals to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 11

As there still remains the sum of £900 in the special loan secured for town beautification, the head gardener, Mr. Goodman…

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Stock Sales at Municipal Yards

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 8

The Associated Selling Agents report re their sale on Tuesday last at the Municipal yards:— CATTLE…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of above was held on Saturday. Present: Crs. G. Pereira (President), W. Shannon. W. E. Butler, J…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 1

Those present at Saturday'’ meeting were: Councillors F. C. Rowlands (President), H, J. Thompson, F, Dickson, C. L. Glasson, F. B. Hinton, J…

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Women Aldermen Some English Cases Popular Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 7

We hear a great deal about the spectacle of what is called the Lord Mayor's Show in London, but never do we seem to hear a great…

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Council Vacancy

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 5

Mr. F. J. Crippin is being freely mentioned as the probable successor to Ald. Butler, who resigned from the Forbes Council at the…

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