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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 31 of 50

Shire President Report to Council Contractor's Request

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 1

The following report, submitted by the president, Cr. Grirlith, was adopted by Jemalong Shire Council at its meeting on Friday:--…

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Shire Expenditure

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 5

"I am of the opinion that the Councillors are working the Shire as economically as arbitration will allow them. If we do not…

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Shire Metal Good Revenue Suggestion

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 1

A suggestion that will probably lead to an avenue of revenue being opened up for the Jemalong Shire. Council was disclosed in a letter read at its…

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Shire Works Engineer's Report Ooma School Crossing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 8

The engineer reported as follows at Friday's meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council:-- Harvey and King are grading on…

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Jemalong Ratepayers Requests to Council Lengthy List

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 5

The Jemalong Shire Council at its last meeting dealt with a lengthy list of correspondence. Included in it were the following…

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Unemployment Relief Deputation to Council Urgent Appeal to Govt

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 2

In pursuance of a resolution carried at a public meeting held on Saturday a deputation comprising Mr T. P. Meagher (President Chamber of…

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Dawson Wins Municipal By-election

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 2

Despite the very unfavorable weather conditions on Saturday last quite a large number of electors braved the elements for the purpose…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 July 1930 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on the 8th inst. Present, Aldermen H. L. Hughes (Deputy Mayor), Bright, Hay, Whiley,…

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Lachlan Shire Public Notice

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

All Gales and approaches, to the extent of half a chain on either side of the Gale on Public Roads with[?] this Shire must be maintained by the…

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Electricity Installations Council's Fixed Charges

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 July 1930 · page 5

There being no licensed electrician in Condobolin, other than those under the employ of the municipal council, consequent on the departure of Mr…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 July 1930 · page 3

The above Council met on Tuesday evening, following attending:—Ald. Bradley (Mayor), Dr. Ercole, Hunter, Douglass, W. Jones, Armstrong…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 July 1930 · page 3

The Clerk stated that since last meeting the 48-hour week had been brought in. The Mayor stated that since last…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 July 1930 · page 3

Health Inspector's Report. I have to report that the following applications have been made for renewal of licenses:—…

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Sydney News. Sydney, Thursday. The New Lord Mayor

Western Champion · Thursday 17 July 1930 · page 15

The new Lord Mayor, Alderman, E. S. Marks, is out to restore real city dignity at the Town Hall. He has laid it down that, aldermen should be…

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Health Scheme. Far West Children. Council Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 17 July 1930 · page 12

The quarterly council meeting of the above scheme was held at the Manly Depot, Wenthworth Street, on Tuesday, Dr. G. Moncrieff (Chairman)…

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Electricity Ald. Spicer's Scheme. Discussion in Council

Western Champion · Thursday 17 July 1930 · page 7

Owing to insufficient notice having been given, the Municipal Council did not come to any definite decision in regard to Ald. Frank Spicer's motion (outlined in Monday's "Champion"), which aims at securing a cheaper electricity service for Parkes…

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Sewerage Scheme Motion for Postponement. Debated in Council

Western Champion · Thursday 17 July 1930 · page 16

Ald. D. Geddes dropped a bombshell into the Municipal Council meeting on Monday night, when he proposed that the Department should be requested to leave the Parkes sewerage scheme in abeyance. After discussion, the motion was defeated by two…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 July 1930 · page 14

The following were present at the Bland Shire Council meeting on Friday: Crs. R. Renfold (President) A. T. Holland, H. E. Prentice, W…

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DEPUTATIONS To Shire Council Country Requirements

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 July 1930 · page 14

The Bland Shire Council on Friday received a deputation from the Mildil branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, in reference to the state…

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Shire Rates

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 July 1930 · page 7

As a result of representations made by the Graziers’ Assn., it is evident that at least some holders of homestead leases have been…

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