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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

819 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 41

Points From Council Meeting. Requests and Comments

Western Champion · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 7

In the absence of the Mayor (Ald. F. W. Spicer, M.L.C.), who had received an urgent call to Sydney) Ald. D. Gedd'es presided at the Municipal Council meeting on Monday night. Present: Alds. B. A. Heraghty, V. Cooper, C. Fisher, J. Howel and the/ Town Clerk (Mr…

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Bird and Car. Mayor Captures Mopoke

Western Champion · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 1

The Mayor had a rather unusual experience last Friday night when he was returning to town, after nightfall, along the…

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Lachlan Shire Public Notice

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 6

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

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The Mayor. Sends Congratulations

Western Champion · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 5

Aid. F. W. Spicer, M.L.C. (Mayor) writes: "I congratulate the 'Champion' on its object of making Parkes a…

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Ulterior Motive Mayor Charges Ald. Geddes. Still Another Argument. Council Rescinds Motion Passed at Previous Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 10

That Ald. Geddes had acted with an ulterior motive in moving a resolution at the previous meeting was the charge levelled by the Mayor (Ald. F. W. Spicer, M.L.C.) at the Council meeting on Tuesday night. The motion moved by Ald. Geddes, as it appeared on the…

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MINUTE. By the Mayor. Various Works Considered

Western Champion · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 9

The Mayor (Ald. F. W. Spicer, M.L.C.) submitted the following report to the Council meeting on Tuesday night, and the various…

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Miscellaneous Mayor and National Anthem. Alleged Refusal to Remove His Hat

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Young Council Aid. Crook said he had been asked by some of the returned soldiers to ask the Mayor if it were a fact…

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SEWERAGE. Council Action. to Start Work Immediately

Western Champion · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 12

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night the Mayor (Ald. F. W. Spicer, M.L.C.) and Town Clerk (Mr. A…

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Stock and Land PAGE—Continued Sale Yards. Report to Council. by Mr. Williamson

Western Champion · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 6

The Municipal saleyards were discussed at the Council meeting on Tuesday night, when a report was submitted by the Health…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 2

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

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Municipal Council Special Meeting. Council Decides Unanimously to Take Over Present Plant and Instal Burrenjuck Electricity

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 3

A special meeting of the Council was held on Thursday night. Present: Ald. Jas. Bradley (Mayor), W. Douglass, W. H. Simpson,…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Bland Shire Council was held on Friday last. The President (Cr. R. Penfold) occupied the chair and there…

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President's Report To Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 1

At Fridays meeting of the Bland Shire Council, the President, Cr.R, Penfold Reported as follows: DRAINAGE AT WEETHALLE —On…

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"Herald" Centenary Shire Council's Congratulations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 5

At Friday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council the President (Cr. R. Penfold) reefrred to the centenary of the "Sydney Morning Herald." No…

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Waugoola Shire Council Monthly Meeting What the Representatives are Doing

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 1

Those present at Saturday's meeting were: Councillors F. C. Rowlands (President), F. Dickson, J. Taylor, D. J. Mclnerney, A. B. Kirkman, C. L. Glasson, H. Thompson and C. G. Rowlands ; Messrs. F. G. Phillips (Clerk) and J. R. White (Engineer)…

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Municipal Council Matters Business of Last Night’s

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 3

Those present at the above last night were: Aldermen N. A. Noss (Mayor), Whitby, (Chambers, Tucker, Wark, Dawson, and Hanna, Messrs. Holman (Town Clerk), Lewis (Health Officer), and Henderson (Works Overseer)…

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Monthly Market Report Shire Saleyards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 2

Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., Wagga Wagga associated with Kilpatrick, McLellan and Anthoness, West Wyalong, report:…

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Municipal Council Donate £10 More Will Probably Be Given If Required

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 3

At last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council, at the instance of Alds. Whitby and Wark, it was decided to donate the sum of £10 as a…

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Shire Council Gives First Donation of £25 Crs. to Endeavor to Have Committees Formed in Their Respective Ridings

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 3

‘When a letter had been read at Saturday’s meeting of the Shire Council with regard to the holding of the Public Meeting on last Friday…

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Assisting the Shire Crs. Decide to Help Those Who Are Willing to Help Themselves. Splendid Offer of Voluntary Help by Warrangong Farmers

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 1

On various occasions Waugoola Shire Council ratepayers have come forward and assisted generously when it has been…

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