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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 17 of 50

Market Report Shire Sale Yards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 1

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

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The Cyanider Not Wanted Here Jemalong Council Decision

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 3

Jemalong Shire Council made it plain at Friday's meeting that it was strongly opposed to an open season being declared for…

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Opossums Some Varied Opinions Shire Crs. Favor Their Protection, While Ald. Are Against Same

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 3

Various arguments were adduced in a letter read at the last meetings of both the Local Government bodies here, and…

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A Mare’s Nest Discovered by Cowra F.s.a. According to Waugoola Shire Crs

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 April 1930 · page 3

The following letter read at last meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council caused rather a lengthy debate:—…

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Lachlan Shire Public Notice

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 10

All Gates and approaches to the extent of half a chain on either side of the Gate on Public Roads withi[?] this Shire must be maintained by the…

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On It's Dignity Lachlan Shire Council Takes a Firm Stand. Lake Cargelligo Chamber of Commerce Causes Trouble

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 6

Letters, from time to time, reach Lachlan Shire Council couched in language that has the effect of raising the ire of individual councilors, but…

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Typhoid Council's Precautions Statement by Mayor

Western Champion · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 15

In an Interview with the "Champion," the Mayor (Aid. Geddes) deprecated any, "scare" in connection with the typhoid fever outbreak. He stated that the Council was taking all possible precautions, but would listen to advice from anyone competent to give it…

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Shire Works Engineer’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 6

Mr J. R. White, Shire Engineer reported as follows to Saturday’s meeting:— Letter trow Mr. W. Death, Junr.,…

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OPTIMISM What Cowra’s Mayor Thinks of the Financial Outlook

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 8

The following Is Cowra’s Mayor’s cheery contribution to a fifty-page booklet Issued by the Country Press Co-operative Co…

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REPORTS. From Council Officers. Last Night's Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 10

The Mayor (Ald. D. Geddes) presided at last night's meeting" of the Municipal Council, associated with him at the Council table being…

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Quite Solvent. Parkes Council No Cause for Alarm

Western Champion · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 13

"I am afraid that the Press may come out with 'scare' headlines about the Council's financial position," said Mr. A. Fox (Town…

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Half-time for Council Employees. Result of Financial Stringency

Western Champion · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 13

Faced with the prevailing financial stringency, the Municipal Council last night decided to place its employees on half time. It will be remembered that Council recently requested the employees to decide amongst themselves whether some should be dismissed or that…

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Municipal Works

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 5

Works Overseer Henderson as follows to last meeting of the Municipal Council:— STATE HIGHWAY NO. 6…

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Municipal Matters Dealt With at Last Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 7

Those present at last night’s meeting were: Ald. N. A. Noss (Mayor), L. Hanna, J. Hargans, H. Gray, J. H. Wark, S. E. Tucker, M. W…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 13

At the monthly meeting of the Bland Shire Council on Friday the following were present: Councillors R. Penfold (President), D. A. Gagie, W…

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Best Chancellor Address to Liberal Council Liberals can Commend. (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Morning

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 1

A London message states that Walter Runciman, addressing the Liberal Council, stated that if the new Chancellor continues on present lines the…

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20 Votes to 7 Unemployment Insurance Bill Rejected by Council (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Morning

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 1

The Victorian Legislative Council, by 20 votes to 7, rejected the Un-employment Insurance Bill which was passed by the Assembly…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 April 1930 · page 8

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above council was held on Friday week last, there being present Councilors Crouch (President), Curr,…

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Lachlan Shire Council Work Must Be Held Up on Account of Limited Funds

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 April 1930 · page 4

Immediately after the opening of last council meeting the President submitted the following minute:-- I wish to bring before Council the…

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Lachlan Shire Public Notice

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 April 1930 · page 8

All Gates and approaches to the extent of half a chain on either side of the Gate on Public Roads within this Shire must be maintained by the…

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