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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 25 of 50

Work Rationing Forbes Sewerage Matter for Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 1

Mr. E. C. Best, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the secretary of the Public Works Department, in regard to the suggested rationing of…

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Town Council Matters Dealt With at Last Night’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 1

Those present at the above were: Ald. N. A. Noss (Mayor), L. Hanna, M. W. Whitby, H. Gray, J. H. Wark, S. E. Tucker, G. T…

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McCrenor v. Goobang Shire Council

Western Champion · Thursday 12 June 1930 · page 7

In this case Charles McCrenor sought to recover £72 (18 weeks at £4 per week) and medical expenses from the respondent Council for…

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No Money. For Back Forbes Road. Goobang Shire Refusal

Western Champion · Thursday 12 June 1930 · page 4

Recently the Municipal Council dealt with the question of effecting repairs and improvements to the Back Forbes Road, and as…

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Bills Passed. All Stages. Legislative Council. Sydney

Western Champion · Thursday 12 June 1930 · page 11

The Cement Contract Bill stages in the Legislative Council last night. A number of other measures were…

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Many Requests To Goobang Council Letters to Last Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 12 June 1930 · page 4

Despite the fact that the Goobang Shire Council is suffering from the prevailing complaint, a paucity of funds, over forty let…

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Loan Council. Down on Deficits. Wants Budgets Balanced. Sydney

Western Champion · Thursday 12 June 1930 · page 11

In view of the serious effect which continued deficits have had on Australian credit abroad, the Loan Council resolved to urge all Governments…

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Two Rail Lines Wanted for Forbes District Progress Deputation to Council

Western Champion · Thursday 12 June 1930 · page 12

Consideration will be given by the aldermen of Forbes at the special meeting of the Municipal Council on Thursday night, to a proposal from the Forbes Stock and Station Agents' Association, for the erection of two small railway…

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Railway From Grenfell. Two Rail Lines. Wanted for Forbes District Progress. Deputation to Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 June 1930 · page 2

Consideration will be given by the aldermen of Forbes at a special meeting of the Municipal Council to-night, to a proposal from the Forbes…

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New Lines Agents Find Ready Support Aldermen Impressed Deputation to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 4

Forbes aldermen were favorably impressed last night when Messrs. Butler and Dowling who comprised a deputation from the Stock and…

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Bills Passed In Legislative Council (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 1

The Cement Contract Bill, passed all stages in the Legislative Council. A number of other measures were also passed, after which the House…

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Visit of Presbyterian Moderator Who is Accorded a Hearty Welcome to Cowra by the Mayor and Representatives of Other Religious Bodies

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 5

On Tuesday last Cowra was honored by the visit of the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (the Right Rev. C. A…

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

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 4

A light supply forward, comprising about 50 fats and 90 young stores. The quality in the fat pens was only fair, only odd pens of prime…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 June 1930 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Saturday. Present: Crs. G. Pereira President), W. Shannon, N. Carr, A. Jones, J…

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Goobang Shire Council. Engineer's Report

Western Champion · Monday 16 June 1930 · page 11

The Engineer (Mr. H. Kelly) reported as follows to Tuesday's meeting of the Goobang Shire Council:- Contracts Complete: 4c/30 supply…

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Full Time. For Shire Employee. Request From Bogan Gate. Bogan Gate

Western Champion · Monday 16 June 1930 · page 9

There was a good attendance of members at the Progress Association's monthly meeting on Thursday night, A deal of general business was put…

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Grenfell Municipality

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 June 1930 · page 2

At the Council meeting on Tuesday night Ald. Ercole will move:— 1. That the Mayor submit a minute to each monthly meeting of Council…

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Waugoola Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 June 1930 · page 1

Those present at the above on Saturday were: Crs. F. C. Rowlands (President), C. L. Glasson, F. Dickson, A. B. Kirkman, J. Taylor, D. J. McInerney, C, G. Rowlands, F. B. Hinton, Messrs. F. G. Phillips (Clerk), and J. R. White (Engineer)…

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Waugoola Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 June 1930 · page 3

The Farmers and Settlers’ Assn., Koorawatha branch, wrote: I have been requested by my Association to write your Council re the…

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No Retraction Shire President’s Reply to Boree Shire Council Some Ancient History Again Revived

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 June 1930 · page 3

The following letter, read at Saturday’s meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council, revived a question which aroused…

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