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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 50 of 50

Xmas Relief Hope for Unemployed Council Discussion

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 December 1930 · page 1

At Forbes Council meeting last night, Ald. Gunn said he had received word by wireless that the Commonwealth Loan of…

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"Must Get Heads Down" To Financial Problems Forbes Council Agreement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 December 1930 · page 1

So that they will be in a position to more closely keep in touch with the financial affairs of the Council, the aldermen of Forbes…

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Finances Municipal Council Heavy Commitments

Western Champion · Monday 22 December 1930 · page 4

The Town Clerk (Mr, A.E. Fox) submitted a comprehensive report to the Municipal Council on Tuesday night showing the result of the operations of the various Council undertakings. The report was as follows:—…

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Election of Mayor Ald. Frank Spicer to "Wear the Ermine." Close Contest with Ald. Howell. Ald. Geddes Appointed Deputy-mayor

Western Champion · Monday 22 December 1930 · page 1

"Aid. Spicer," said the Town Clerk (Mr. A. E. Fox) as he drew the fateful stip from the hat at noon on Saturday, and Aid. Frank Splcer, M,L.C., became Mayor of Parkes for the ensuing term. In a contest with Aid. J. Howell the voting was even for the two…

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Economic Council Unemployment Relief

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 December 1930 · page 3

Mr. Buttenshaw (Lachilan): I feel some diffidence in casting my vote on a question know very little about. On [?] information given us by the…

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The Shire Rate Opposed by Cr. Holland

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 December 1930 · page 1

In connection with the recent discusion in Council of the Bland Shire Council it was [?] in our report that Cr. P. H. [?] the only…

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Lachlan Shire Council Election of President

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 4

The special meeting for the election of president for the ensuing year was held on Friday morning, the 12th inst., at 10 o'clock. The full council was…

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Lachlan Shire (Continued from another page.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 3

the trees there "Surely to God," emphasised the Major, "the council is not going to be that mean." Cr. Costello wanted to know could not the council…

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Town Council Matters Business of Usual Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 7

The full Council was present at Monday evening's meeting, the Mayor (Ald. Noss) presiding. A letter from Mr. T. Evans…

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ATTENDANCES. At Council Meetings. Ald. Geddes' Good Record

Western Champion · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 3

A report as to attendances of Aldermen at Council meetings, submitted by the Town Clerk Mr. A. E. Fox) to the meeting on…

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£250 for Waugoo-la Shire for Unemployed Relief. Will Be Available Early in January

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 9

Just as we were going to Press we received an advice by [?]ne from. Mr. C. E. Martin, M.L.A., to the effect that he had been…

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Our Power House Now Used As a Bathing Shed Council Property Said to Missing and Also Some Damaged

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 9

A report submitted to the Municipal Council with regard to certain happenings at the old power house disclosed the fact…

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Municipal Rates Only a Slight Reduction General Rates Down ½d But Street Lighting Rate Increased

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 24 December 1930 · page 10

The Mayor and Ald had their considering caps on in earnest at Monday evening’s meeting of at Municipal Council, when the…

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Monthly Market Report Shire Saleyards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 December 1930 · page 4

Messrs Dalgety & Co. Ltd. Wagga Wagga, associated with Kilpatrick McLellan & Anthoness, West Wyalong report holding their regular…

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