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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 14 of 41

Shire Councillors "Rail Riders."

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 2

Councillor J. P. Costello writes as follows:-- Sir,--In the issue of the 'Lachlander' of the 29th April there is an effusion…

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Municipality Proposed Reduction of Area

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 5

Following is a complete copy of the latest petition (there was one some time ago) asking for a reduction or the area of the Municipality of…

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The Young Mayor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 2

The following is the text of the motion which Ald. Rabbets has given notice that he will move at the meeting of the Young Municipal Council…

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Shire Tenders

Western Champion · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 8

At the Goobang Shire meeting on Tuesday the following tenders were accepted: 38/30, 17 chains filling scours, reforming and gravelling…

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Goobang Shire. Engineer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 12

At the meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on Tuesday the Shire Engineer's report was read and dealt with as follows:—…

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Meeting of Goobang Shire Council Overdue Rates. "Cutting Them Out." By Work on Roads

Western Champion · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 13

Council gave ready consideration to a request from the Trundle Farmers and Settlers' Association that farmers should…

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PETROL. Excessive Charges? Council Takes Action

Western Champion · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 13

Although Council did not favor the idea of a Royal Commission being appointed to inquire into the cost of petrol, it…

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Less Money. Council's Protest. From Main Roads Board

Western Champion · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 13

A letter was received from the Main Roads Board stating that a reduction had been made in the allowance for main roads,…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 1

Cr. Gagie moved that application be made to have road exchanges effected in the Parish of Coringle. Seconded by Cr. McClintock and…

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Shire Clerk's Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 1

At Friday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council, the Clerk, Mr S. M. Smith, submitted th following report: UNGARIE DRAINAGE.—The Area…

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Works in Shire Engineer's Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 2

At Friday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council the Engineer, Mr J. J. Duff. submitted the following report: CULVERTS IN RAILWAY LINE AT…

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No Sewerage for Cowra Municipal Council Turn Proposal Down. the Our Water Supply Said to Be Inadequate

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 6

It will be remembered that at a recent meeting of the Municipal Council a deputation from the local branch of the A.L.P…

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Municipal Loans Substantial Decrease

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 3

Special loans raised by municipal, shire and county councils in New South Wales in the past year total £1,028,563. This is a substantial…

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Stock Sales at Municipal Yards Heavy Yarding of Cattle. Values Drop As a Result. Sheep Market Firm

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 6

The Cowra Associated Selling Agents held their usual fortnightly sales on Tuesday last at the Municipal Sale Yards, and report as…

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Alderman Geddes Suspended by the Mayor Lock Broken. Fruit Shop Entered

Western Champion · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

On May 15 Mr. and Mrs. Cox, of the Fruit Exchange, Clarinda Street, went to Forbes on a visit. They left Pa[?]kes about 7 p.m., and…

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General News Young Council Dispute

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

Extra seating accommodation had to be provided in the Young Council Chambers on Thursday night to cope with the rush to get front seats…

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Suspended Ald. Geddes in Trouble Again Angry Scene in Council. Sewerage Question Causes Another Disturbance

Western Champion · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

The Mayor and Aid. Geddes on their feet, both shouting excitedly. The Mayor chanting in the best auctioneer style — "For the first time, Ald. Geddes, will you sit down" — a shout front Aid. Geddes—"For the second time will you sit down"—another shout—"For the…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held last Friday week, present, Crs. Crouch (President)), Dawson, Curr, Mooney, McLellan,…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday, 12th inst. Present, Aldermen H. C. Moulder (Mayor), Bright, Hay, Honan, Hughes, Tasker,…

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SETTLED. Council Dispute. Mayor and Ald. Geddes

Western Champion · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 7

The incident at the special meeting of the Municipal Council on Saturday morning, as a result of which Aid. D. Geddes was…

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