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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 30 of 50

Taken to Task By Labor League Forbes Aldermen 48 Hours Week

Western Champion · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 14

The Labor aldermen of Forbes are to be taken to task by the Forbes Labor League for voting for the introduction of the…

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Lady Council Clerk

Western Champion · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 5

The new lady clerk appointed by the Boree Shire Council at its last meeting has arrived at Cudal and taken up her duties. There are some…

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Correspondence Goobang Council. Numerous Requests

Western Champion · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 7

Over sixty letters were considered by the Goobang Shire Council at its meeting on Tuesday, and the consideration did not conclude until 4 p.m. Unfortunately, the condition of the Council's finances resulted in the old reply, "to be attended to when…

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Aid Landholders Unemployment Tax Council's Suggestion

Western Champion · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 2

At the Goobang Shire Council meeting on Tuesday a letter was read from the Moree Shire Council, seking the co-operation of the local body in a…

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MINUTE. By President R. Job. to Goobang Council

Western Champion · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 3

Cr. R. Job (President) submitted the following minute to the Goobang Shire Council meeting on Tuesday: Beargamil P.W.P.—Some time back…

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No Secrecy Forbes Council Meeting Mayor's Denial

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 4

Statements to the effect that the Forbes Council held a meeting behind closed doors when it decided to revert to the 48-hours…

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MAYOR v Ex-mayor in Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 2

James Clark, Mayor of Gulgong, and J. H. Stahl, ex-Mayor, formerly partners in the firm of Gulgong Motors, were the central figures in the…

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The 48-Hours Week Assenting Aldermen Censured

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 5

Labour aldermen of Forbes are to be taken to task by the forbes Labour League for voting for the. Introduction of the 48-hours week, among…

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Bland Shire Council To the Electors of A Riding Ladies and Gentlemen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 4

As I am a candidate to fill the present vacancy, I am soliciting your conScience and support. I have lived in your district for 39 years, and I know…

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Bland Shire Election to The-electors a Riding Bland Shire Ladies and Gentlemen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 4

At the request of a number of ratepayers in this Riding, I have decided to offer myself as a candidate for the vacancy on the Council caused by the…

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Legislative Council Reform Bill

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 5

As President of the Citizen’s Legislative Council Referendum Committee I have pleasure in briefly stating my views on the sallent…

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Unsold Sheep Council Fees Cowra Farmers' Move

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 6

Complaining of the disparity in charges at the saleyards as compared with those in other centres, Cowra Farmers and Settlers'…

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"Growl on Weddin's Part" Trespassing Prosecution Council Complaint

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 1

At the Forbes P.P. Board meeting last Friday a letter was received from the Weddin Shire Council stating that a Press…

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F. AND S. SUPPORT For Mr. H. C. Dry den Shire Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 3

Speaking at the Farmers and Settlers meeting at Ungarie on Thursday afternoon last the President (Mr. W. G. Hamilton) said that there was a…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed "Treated Like Dingoes" Unemployed Single Men Mayor Keast Indignant

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 2

"Single men are treated like dingoes," declared the Mayor (Ald. Keast.) at a meetingn of the Parkes Council during a discussion on…

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Stock Sales at Municipal Yards

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 6

The Associated Agents report regarding the usual fortnightly stock market, held on Tuesday, 8th inst. : CATTLE…

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Weddin Shire Council

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

The usual monthly meeting of above Council was held on Saturday. Present: Crs. G. Pereira (President), W. E. Butler, J. O'Meally, N. Carr…

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Weddin Shire Council

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

Re Power Kerosene: Decided to run tractor on petrol. Bimbi Road: To be carried out by maintenance men…

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The Weir. Log Removed Thanks to Council. Cookamidgera

Western Champion · Monday 14 July 1930 · page 7

Thanks to Parkes Council for removing the log out of the weir, where it. was an obstruction to traffic…

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Waugoola Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 4

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

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