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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 16 of 50

Goobang Council President's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 14

The President (Cr. R. Job) presented the following minute to Tuesday's meeting of Goobang Shire Council: I have examined the cash and bank…

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Local and General Bigger Overdraft. Shire's Limit Increased

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 2

Owing to increased revenue the limited overdraft of the Burrangong Shire Council has been increased to £6316…

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Miscellaneous Newcastle State Electorate Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 3

At a meeting of the Newcastle State Electorate Council, held on Saturday, April 5th, considerable discussion took place regarding the…

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Requests to Goobang Council Tuesday's Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 16

Cr. R. Job (President) occupied the chair at Tuesday's meeting of the Goobang Shire Council, and there were also present Crs. Pilling, Watson,…

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Goobang Council Engineer's Report. Tenders Acepted

Western Champion · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 7

At Tuesday's meeting of Goobang Shire Council the following report from the Engineer (Mr. H. Kellly) was adopted:—…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

1930/32: A. Daley, Marsden Road, 178 cubic yards extra material over specified amount was applied to absorb funds, and agreed to by the…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

The above Council met on Saturday, following attending:—Councillors Pereira (President), Butler, Shannon, Carr, A. Jones and…

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Weddin Shire Council Engineer's Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

The following matters are set down for your information and consideration. 1. Riding Work by Shire Plant.—…

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Council Shows Appreciation

Western Champion · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 12

"That the Orange Council learns with deep regret that Mr J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, who has admirably represent: ed Orange in the State Parliament for…

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Ashburnham Seat Mr. E N. Pryor to Carry Cp. Banner. Mr. Kelly Withdraws. Meeting of Electoral Council

Western Champion · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 1

Mr. D. Kelly has withdrawn his nomination for the Country Party selection for the Ashburnham seat, and the banner will be carried by Mr. E. N. Pryor. At a meeting of the Ashburnham Electoral Council of the Country Party was held in the Council Chambers, Parkes on Saturday morning, when a large number of delegates was present. Both…

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At the Shire Council Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 3

Cr. Dickson thought the Council should co-operate as the people were getting them just the same. He moved to that effect…

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Shire Criticism Council Will Meet Commissioner

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 1

Owing to unforseen circumstances the railway department did not have a representative at Friday's meeting of the Jemalong…

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Alleged Libel Ex-Alderman Sues Newspaper

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 5

John Joseph McGinty formerly an alderman of the Dubbo Municipal Council, and an employee in a Dubbo firm, sued Central Western Publishers…

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At the Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 3

Ald. Whitby said that he had much pleasure in moving: “That this Council declines to co-operate.” He said that it might give some employment…

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Scheme Adopted Lighting Plant to be Enlarged Action by Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 5

An important matter now before the Bland Shire Council is that relating to the advisability of increasing the plant at the power house, which has…

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New Picture Theatre Request to Shire Council Coping with Flood Water

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 2

At the meeting of the Bland Shire Council on Friday a letter was read from Mr. Con Bylot[?], of West Wyalong, pointing out that the work of…

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Shire Clerk's Work

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 4

At the Jemalong Shire Council meeting on Friday, it was disclosed that the revenue of £53,840 last year constituted a record. Of this amount,…

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Noxious Weeds Shire Action

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 3

The president Cr. Griffith, submitted the following minute at the Jemalong Shire Council meeting on Friday: "With further reference to Council's…

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Shire Finances Clerk's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 1

The Shire Clerk, Mr. Jago, reported as follows at the Jemalong Council meeting on Friday: "I have to report that the balances of the Council's bank…

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Shire Business Requests From Ratepayers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 3

The following correspondence was dealt with at the Jemalong Shire Council meeting last Friday. R. J. Woodward, secretary Advance…

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