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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 18 of 50

Why the Mayor Was Wrath

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 2

It appears that the silly practice of making an "April Fool" of someone has not entirely fallen into desuetude. At Bega, on the Car…

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Maclean Council Neither Mayor Nor Deputy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 6

Following the recent resignation of the Mayor of Maclean comes the announcement of the resignation of the Deputy Mayor (Alderman W…

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Municipal Council Town Clerk’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 4

Mr. H. V. Holman, Town Clerk, reported as under to last night’s Council meeting:— Re River Park: In reference to…

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Water Supply Municipal Council Not Satisfied with Mr. Blain’s Report. Ald. Say They Want a Permanent Supply and Not a Temporary One

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 4

At last meeting of the Municipal Council It was decided to hold over the consideration of a report submitted by Mr. Blain…

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Straying Stock Owners Fined To-day Council Prosecutions

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 4

At the Forbes Court to-day, John Williams was charged with being the owner of a horse found straying in Wombat Street on March 20…

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Town Council Matters Business of Last Night’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 3

Those present at last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council were: Ald. L. Hanna (Deput Mayor), M. W. Whitby, J…

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Municipal Works Overseer’s Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 4

Mr. Henderson, Over[?] of Works, submitted the following report to last night’s Council meeting:—…

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Lachlan Shire Public Notice

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 April 1930 · page 9

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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CARRIED! Grenfell Municipal Council Re-affirms Its Policy Regarding Bogolong Scheme for Water Supply for Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 2

There was a large attendance of the public at the meeting of the Grenfell Municipal Council on Monday night, at a special meeting called to…

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No Funds. To Improve Aerodrome. Council's Difficulty

Western Champion · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 12

Owing to the financial stringency which is afflicting the Municipal Council—the common complaint with public…

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Unemployed Cases of Distress. Assistance from Council

Western Champion · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 2

A lengthy discussion took place at Tuesday night's meeting of the Municipal Council with respect to the unemployed in the town and district, and it was decided to see if something could not be done by way of a free issue of coke in deserving…

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Water Supply Pumping From Lachlan. Scheme before Council

Western Champion · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 14

The Municipal Council, at its meeting on Tuesday evening, held an hour's informal discussion on the scheme to augment Parkes water supply by pumping from the Lachlan at Yamma, and finally decided to concentrate on the preparation…

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Employment Council. to Disburse New £3,000,000 Revenue

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 2

The State Cabinet held a further meeting on Tuesday to give further consideration to reduction of public service salaries, and also the…

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Alderman's Request

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 4

At last night's Council meeting, Ald. Keane said every Government Department was hard up for money at the present time. He would like a…

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People's Choice To Elect Own Mayor

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 13

For the first time in the history of Hobart, Tasmania, the ratepayers are to elect their own Mayor on May 7. Hitherto the Mayor has been elected…

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Council Welcome

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 4

A hearty welcome was accorded the newly elected civic fathers, Ald. Wilson and McFarland, at last night's Council meeting, by the Mayor. Ald…

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Tennis Club Tenure from Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 4

The Forbes Lawn Tennis Club asked Council last night for a def[?]inite tenure of the tennis courts at the cricket ground…

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Council Premises Matter of Lease

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 4

Council received a letter from R. Keily last night, asking to be relieved of his obligation in respect to the lease of premises next to the Post Office in…

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Uniform Laws Needed N. S. Council Advises Police Co-operation

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 9

Consideration has been given by the National Safety Council of Australia to the danger of accidents at level crossings…

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Stock Sales at Municipal Yards Both Sheep and Cattle Up. The Associated Agents report regarding Tuesday’s sales:—CATTLE

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 4

A very limited number of only 45 head forward, comprising good trade beef to prime; no stores yere yarded. The attendance was small and…

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