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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 23 of 50

Digger Shocks Legislative Council Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 4

The traditional calm of the Legislative Council was shattered last night when the solitary occupant of the public gallery apparently stung by a…

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Our Letter Box Waugoola Shire v. F.S.A. Constitution Absolutely Wrong

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 3

Mr. E. S. Twigg writes:— Sir,—The Shire election took place about 18 months ago. Let us analyse A. Riding. Just before the election…

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Shire Valuations More Appeals Fail

Western Champion · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 4

At Tottenham last Thursday, before Mr. C. Wood. Police Magistrate, five appeals against shire valuations were dealt with. The first, that of Stuart…

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The Dole System. Shire Comments

Western Champion · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 4

"The dole system is an absolute farce. A man who refuges to go out and work unless he receives the basic wage, deserves to…

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Mayor’s Minute

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 3

During, the period since last meeting Mr. Blain, of the Public Works Department, visited Cowra for the purpose of discussing the proposed…

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Shire Works Engineer's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 3

The following report presented by the engineer (Mr. Booth) was received and adopted by the Jemalong Shire Council at the monthly meeting:--…

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Unemployed Not to Be Moved From Cowra Aldermen Decide It Would Be a Hardship in Many Cases

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 1

Speaking at last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council the Mayor (Ald. Noss) said that during the past day or two he had received two…

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Shire Rates Agitation for Reduction Petrol Tax Suggested Local Discussion

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 1

Reasons for the suggested reduction in Shire rates were forthcoming at the Forbes F. & S. Association meeting last Saturday…

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Town Clerk’s Report Council Chambers Broken Into

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 3

Mr. H. V. Holman, Town Clerk, reported as under to last night’s Municipal Council meeting:— I have to report that on the night…

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Town Council Matters Dealt With at Last Night’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 3

Those present at last night’s meeting were: Aid. N. A. Noss (Mayor), L. Hanna, M. W. Whitby, G. T. Chambers, S. E. Tucker,…

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Municipal Works

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 27 May 1930 · page 1

Works Overseer Henderson reported as follows:— At your last meeting I was instructed to report on the cause of the…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 2

Condition of Undertaking iu Relation to Franchise Agreement.-There are one or two important matters in which the terms of the…

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Municipal Council Garbage System for Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 2

A special meeting of the Grenfeil Municipal Council was held on Monday night. Present: Aid. Jas. Bradley (Mayor), W. H. Simpson, A…

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Unopposed Election of Mayor. Ald. W. J. keast Selected

Western Champion · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 13

As forecasted by the "Champion," Ald. W. J. Keast was elected unopposed as Mayor at the special meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night, called for the purpose of filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald. D. Geddes…

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Local News Bogolong Water Scheme. the Mayor Wets the Baby's Head

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 2

At ten invitation of the Mayor At the invitation of the Mayor ex—aldermen, Cr. Pereira (President Weddin Shire Council), and Messrs…

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REDUCTION In Shire Rates F. and S. Association Moves Land Values

Western Champion · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 19

Members of Forbes F. arid S. Association decided at a meeting on Saturday, to get behind the movement which aims at a…

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"The Lone Dove." May Visit Parkes. Council's Invitation

Western Champion · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 13

A telegram of congratulation to Miss Amy Johnson was forwarded on Wednesday by the Municipal Council, and the following letter,…

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Shire Taxation Cr. Wilson's Report Conference Meets Control of Vehicles

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 5

At the Shires' Conference, in Sydney, this week, the annual report submitted by the president (Cr. G. A. L. Wilson, of Forbes),…

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Strike Vetoed By Labor Council (By Wire). Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 1

A motion in favor of all metal trades workers coming out on strike was defeated at a meeting of the Sydney Trades and Labor Council last night…

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Another Union Withdraws From Labor Council (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 1

The N.S.W. branch of the Clothing and Allied Trades Union has decided to withdraw from the Sydney Trades and Labor Council…

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