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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 15 of 41

Mayor's Minute

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 2

I have pleasure in submitting to you a further minute on the progress of the water supply scheme up to 28th February, 1931…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday night. Present: Ald. Jas. Bradley (Mayor), W. Douglass, W. H. Simpson,…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 2

terview the Engineer in regard to the matter. Seconded by Ald. Armstrong. Carried…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 2

Ald. Jones said he had received complaints about water coming down from hospital hill into Melyra-street. He thought a causeway would have to…

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Council's Request Refused

Western Champion · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 8

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night a letter was read from the Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. C. O. Chapman) stating that…

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Council Tuesday's Meeting. Fireworks Missing

Western Champion · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 12

The Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night was a dull affair. Ald. Geddes was amongst the missing, and missing also was his ability…

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£20,000 Loan. Young Council's Plan

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 1

The Young Council decided on Thursday night last to seek a loan of £20,000 from the Unemployment Relief Fund at three per cent. interest,…

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No Confidence in Young Mayor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 2

The Council of the Municipality of Young carried a resolution on Thursday night, by six votes to two, expressing no confidence in the Mayor,…

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Young Council Clerk Suspended by Mayor Council's Confidence in Clerk

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 2

According to the Young "Witness," personal bickerings and the airing of grievances occupy most of the time of Municipal aldermen. In support of…

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Town Council Last Night’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 2

The only absentee from last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council was Ald. Hanna, to whom leave of absence was granted on…

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Labor Candidate for Cal Are Mr. J. O’donnell, of Molong, Unanimously Selected. Electorate Council Reaffirms Its Confidence in Lang. Only Three Branches Are Represented

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 1

At a meeting of the Calare Electorate Council of the A.L.P. held here on Sunday, Mr. J. O’Donnell, of Molong, who…

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Questions in Young Council. Mayor Denies Knowledge of Cheque for Commission

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 3

Some interesting questions were asked in the Young Council relative to commission paid on the sale of the Diesel, and the Mayor made the rather…

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Businesses Abandoned Forbes Electricians Council's Problem

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 7

Because all the licensed electrical contractors in Forbes are giving up business for want of trade work, the Council must now…

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New Buildings Business Before Council Funeral Parlor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 1

Applications for permission to build in the municipality have fallen off to the lowest figure on record. Two years ago long lists…

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Football Club Requests to Council Improvements Asked

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 5

A letter from the Forbes Rugby League Football Club, dealing with various matters was read at the monthly general meeting of…

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Upper House Privy Council Appeal Early Decision Probable

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 4

The probability of the Privy Council deciding at an early date, perhaps this week, the fate of the Legislative Council of New South Wales was being…

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Free Coke For School Children Forbes Council's Move

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 5

So that fires could be provided on cold winter days without expense at Forbes schools, the Municipal Council decided at its…

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Voluntary Work To Repair Lanes Forbes Council Helps

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 1

Complaint was made by Ald. McFarland at last night's Council meeting that the drainage in most of the lanes in which sewerage…

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Financial Troubles In Forbes Council Can't Meet Payment

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 4

Forbes Municipal Council is faced with more financial difficulties. At last night's monthly meeting it was reported that payments…

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A Writ? Against Forbes Council Ex-Gardener's Claim For Past Overtime

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 5

A claim for £55135 for overtime and sundry expenses has been submitted to the Forbes Municipal Council by its ex-head…

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