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

Council & local affairs, 1930

993 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 50

Shire Jurisdiction

Western Champion · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 10

Mr. C. Packham, of Messrs. Stewart find Packham, appeared before the Goobang Shire Council on Tuesday, on behalf of a number of residents of…

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Shire's Finances

Western Champion · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 10

A financial summary of accounts placed before the Goobang Shire Council at its meeting on Tuesday showed that the Confirmation accounts…

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Goobang Shire. Monthly Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 14

The usual monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire was held in the Shire Chambers on Tuesday, when the President, Cr. Job, was in the chair…

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Goobang Shire. Engineer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire was held in the Shire Chambers on Tuesday last, when the following report from the Shire…

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City Council

Western Champion · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 5

The Civic Commission which has ruled Sydney for the past few years will go out of existence within a few months, and the city will again come…

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R. S. P. C. A. Shire's Viewpoint. No Donation

Western Champion · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 14

Despite a plea by Cr. Watson, the Goobang Shire Council again refused a donation to the Royal Society for the Prevention of…

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Typhoid in Shire. Two Cases Reported. Health Officer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 3

Two cases of typhoid, one of them with a fatal result, occurred in the Goobang Shire during the past month, according to the…

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£4,400 in Contracts Shire Lets Them. Some Big Jobs

Western Champion · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 3

Councillors of the Goobang Shire had a busy time on Tuesday last, when they were called upon to decide on the letting of a large…

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Local and General Municipal Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 7

We would remind voters at the Municipal election on Saturday that the hours of voting are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m…

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The Ungarie News Shire Council Lor's Tour (To the Editor "Advocate.")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 5

Sir,—In your account of the tour of the Shire Councillors, you state that there was no deputation at Gubbata. The reason for this apparent…

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TRANSPORT And Country Development Shire Executive's Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 10

Following is a special report on transport prepared by the Executive of the Shire' Association of New South Wales:—…

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Botanical Gardens Cannot be Sold. Council Request Refused

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 4

Mr. Best, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Under Secretary, Department of Lands:-- "Referring to your representations…

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:: Gossip of the Day :: Man in Blue Caught Them Bending -- Coat with a History -- Competition Acts As Spur -- "His Worship." Secy. Booth -- Job for Mr. Cleary -- Stock on the Move -- Cowra Farmers Annoyed with Shire Employee

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 7

"If you want to buy old railway sleepers you must pay 1 a piece for them and if you won't buy them at that price we will burn them."…

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School Staff. "Not Adequate." Mayor's View

Western Champion · Monday 17 March 1930 · page 4

Despite statements by the Minister for Education that three inexperieuced teachers in a staff of eight is a fair proportion, Parkes Municipal Council…

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Parkes Council. Thursday's Meeting

Western Champion · Monday 17 March 1930 · page 9

The adjourned meeting of the Parkes Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, when the Mayor, Ald. Gleddes,…

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Catchment Area for Grazing Purposes. Council Discussion

Western Champion · Monday 17 March 1930 · page 3

Because the Parkes water catchment areas are officially closed for the grazing of stock, rabbits have feasted on the good feed which has lain idle there, and are now a serious menace. The Forbes P.P. Board has drawn the attention of the Parkes…

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C. P. Man for Ashburnham Electoral Council Formed. Nominations Are Called

Western Champion · Monday 17 March 1930 · page 4

Delegates from F. and S. branches throughout the Ashburnham State electorate met at Parkes Council Chambers on Saturday, when it was decided to call for nominations for a Country Party man to contest the seat…

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Monthly Sale Shire Saleyards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 2

Messrs Dalgety and Co. Ltd., Wagga Wagga, associated with Kilpatrick MeLellan and Anthoness, West Wyalong report holding their usual…

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Coolamon Shire Engineer Resigns

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 6

A special meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council was called for last Wednesday, and resulted in the resignation of the engineer, Mr. A.Cromb,…

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Shire Rates £9,616 Outstanding

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 2

The Clerk (Mr. S. M. Smith) at the Shire Council meeting on Friday reported that the total amount of rates and interest, owing by ratepayers was…

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