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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 16 of 41

General News Mayor Adamant. Defies Council's Resolutions of No-confidence. Ald. Rintoul's Dramatic Exit

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 2

When the minutes had been read at Thursday night's meeting of Young Council, Ald. Rabbets asked the Mayor (Ald. Lazzarini) what his…

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Forbes Council Financial Anaemia

Western Champion · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 1

Forbes Municipal Council (according to the "Advocate") is faced with more financial difficulties. At last Thursday night's monthly meeting it…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, 26th May. Present, The Deputy Mayor, Ald H. L. Hughes, in the chair, Ald Bright, Hay,…

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Municipal Council Burrenjuck[?] Electricity Agreement

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 3

The above Council met on Monday evening, following attending:—Aid. Bradley (Mayor), Armstrong, Jones, Sinclair, Douglass, Simpson, Hunter…

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Municipal Council. Wednesday Afternoon Closing of Post Office

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 3

At the Council meeting on Tuesday night the Mayor staled that he had been approached by Mr. Tomkinson, Grenfell Postmaster, regarding the…

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ACCOMMODATION. For Unemployed. Council Discussion

Western Champion · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 12

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night Ald. Geddes reported: "During our discussion with the…

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INCREASE. In Price of Coke. Council's Decision

Western Champion · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 9

At its meeting on Tuesday night the Municipal Council decided to increase the price of coke to 15/- per ton. Ald…

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The Council. Tuesday's Meeting. a Very Quiet Evening

Western Champion · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 13

Tuesday night's Municipal Council meeting was something thing of the nature of a "conversazione," with everyone…

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F. AND S.A. Resolutions Carried. for District Council. Tullamore

Western Champion · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 11

Members of the Tullamore branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association met in Mr. Henman's office on Saturday last, and discussed…

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A Suggestion For Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 7

Owing to the recent heavy rains and the probable continuance of during the winter mouths, which will result, in a constant 'stream of water…

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Young Council Trouble Unsettled

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 1

The Mayoral trouble at Young is still unsettled. Mayor Lazzarini still refuses to resign, despite the carrying of a motion asking for his…

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Town Council. Last Night’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 2

Those present were: Aldermen N. A. Noss (Mayor), M. W. Whitby, G. T. Chambers, S. E. Tucker F. R. Dawson, H. Gray…

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Council Matters Dealt with at Last Night’s Meeting. Mortgages for Limited Over-draft

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 1

The necessary mortagages for the everdrafts previously fixed by the Council are ready for completion and it requires the necessary…

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One Guinea. For Health Scheme. Shire Council's Donation

Western Champion · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 14

The Goobang Shire Council, at its meeting on Tuesday, decided to donate £1/1/- towards the cost of bringing a specialist from…

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Goobang Council Monthly Meeting. Lengthy Correspondence List

Western Champion · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 13

Cr. R. Job (presided at the monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on Tuesday, the following being present: Crs. W. W. Watson, J. J. McIntyre, W. Carey, J. Jelbart, and R. P. Pilling, Messrs. J. Livingston (Shire Clerk) and H. Kelly (Shire Engineer)…

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Burrenjuck Electricity Agreement. Council Accept Same Subject to Proposed Reduction

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 3

The Grenfell Municipal Council met on Monday night, following attending: Ald. Bradley (Mayor), Simpson, Douglass, Armstrong, Jones, Sinclair,…

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Market Report West Wyalong Shire Saleyards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 5

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

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Charges Against Mr. Caton Minister for Local Government Refuses to Hold an Inquiry. Council Decides That Mayor Will Conduct One

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 1

As briefly announced in our last issue the question [?] to whether an inquiry should be held into charges made against…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 2

Trust Fund.—Contractors' deposits, £16/10/9 Main Roads Trust Fund.—Main roads grant, £129/3/9…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting was held on Saturday. Present: Crs. Pereira (President), G. Hancock, W. Shannon, M. Goonan, J. Napier…

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