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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 48 of 50

Goobang Shire. Engineer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 16

At the meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on Tuesday the report of the Shire Engineer (Mr. Hy. Kelly) was read and dealt with as under:—…

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Goobang Shire. Monthly Meeting. CORRESPONDENCE

Western Champion · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on Tuesday the following correspondence was dealt with:—…

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Goobang Shire. Special Meeting. Election of President

Western Champion · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 2

A special meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Tuesday morning for the election of President for the coming term…

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Mayors and Presidents. Municipalities

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 December 1930 · page 2

Temora.—Ald. William Giles. (After 11 years in the chair, Ald. Callaghan declined nomination). Bathurst.—Aid. M. Griffin…

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Only Ald. Sam Supports Proposal Payment of Aldermen At Forbes Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 6

Alderman Arthur Sam, of the Forbes Municipal Council, considers that he should be paid for the services he renders as an…

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Municipality of Wyalong Extraordinary Election of One Alderman Nominations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 1

HEREBY publicly notify the receipt of the following nomination to fill the vacancy in the Wyalong Municipal Council caused by the resignation of…

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DEPUTATION Cricketers to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Forbes Municipal. Council last night, a deputation of seven members of the local Cricket Association approached the…

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£2,100 LESS Burrangong Shire Rates Valuer Resents Dictatorial Attitude

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 3

The 1913 estimates were before the Burrangong Shire Council meeting last Monday morning. They were based on a rate of 1 34 d. in the £ on the…

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Restore Primary Industries Non-party Council’s Objective

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 8

As the outcome of the movement which was launched in Sydney last week by a representative conference for the restoration of industry,…

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Howled Down Federal Treasurer Favored Advisory Council (By Were) Sydney. Thursday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 1

It is understood at the Labor Caucus meeting at Canberra that Mr. Lyons supported the proposal of Mr. Latbau for the establishment of an Advisory…

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Forbes Council's Unreasonable Decision Huge Impost Proposed for Sewerage Connections Burden on Ratepayers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 1

IF the Forbes Municipal Council has its own way, the ratepayers of the town will be burdened with a most unfair and unnecessary additional cost for sewerage…

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Stock Sales at Municipal Yards

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 6

The Associated Agents report re their usual fortnightly sales held on Tuesday last:— CATTLE…

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Municipal Council Election of Mayor. Ald. Jas. Bradley Re-elected

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 December 1930 · page 3

A special meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night. Present: Aid. Jas. Bradey (Mayor), Dr. Ercole, T…

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Weddin Shire Council Special Meeting. Cr. Pereira Re-elected President

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 December 1930 · page 2

A special meeting of the above was held on Saturday. Present: Crs. G. Pereira (President), W. Shannon, W. B. Butler, J. O'Meally, N. Carr…

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Shire Clerk's Special Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 December 1930 · page 2

Herewith I submit for your consideration detailed estimates of the probable necessary expenditure from the General Account for the year…

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Reduction of Rates In Bland Shire Heated Discussion by Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 December 1930 · page 4

Matters relating to the Estimates for the year 1931 were responsible for a heated discussion at the Bland Shire Council meeting on Friday…

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Verbal Fireworks at Shire Council Meeting Angry Councillors Hurl "Compliments"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 December 1930 · page 4

When question time arrived at the Bland Shire Council meeting on Friday evening, Cr. p. H. Bolte asked if he would be granted liberty to move…

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Shire Presidency Cr. Penfold Re-elected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 December 1930 · page 6

For te[?] poition of President of the Bland Shire Council for the ensuing 12 months, two nominations were received on Friday, These were the…

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OVER £700 Held Up Which Shire Council Cannot Pay to Contractor Without Consent of Main Roads Board

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 December 1930 · page 2

There was some very plain speaking Indulged in at the last meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council, the principal…

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Still 1½D. Shire Rates are Unaltered Council Cannot Carry on with Less Revenue. Would Lose Endowment with Lower Rate

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 December 1930 · page 3

One of the principal matters set down for discussion at the first meeting of all Local Government bodies at the last meeting…

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