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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 18 of 41

Shire Saleyards All Agentsto Sell There Proposed Alterations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 1

At Friday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council, Cr. Gagie introduced a deputation representing the whole of the stock salesmen in West Wyalong…

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That Electrical Inquiry Conducted by Mayor Noss Last Night Who Will Report to Monday Night’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 5

There were a number of int erected ratepayers in evidence at the Municipal Council Chambers last night, when Mayor Noss conducted an inquiry into certa in charges against Electrical Engineer-in-Charge Caton. Mr. M[?] appeared on behalf of Ald…

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Municipal Rates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 2

It was suggested to the Municipal Council at its last meeting that the opportunity might be given a number who are in arrears, with their rates…

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Mr. Board Attacked Ald. Whitby Accuses That Body of Working in with the Shire. to Keep Their Own Men on While the Municipal Council Has to Ration

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 2

A letter was read at last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council from the Main Roads Board advising Council that arrangements had…

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Shire of Weddin Overdue Rates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 2

RATEPAYERS are reminded that after FRIDAY, the 30th JUNE, in accordance with Section 158 of the Local Government Act, RATES THEN…

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Town Council Last Night’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 3

The only absentee from last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council was Ald. Manna, who was granted leave of absence,…

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The Electrical Inquiry Mayor Nos Announces Finding Last Night Engineed-in-charge Cat on Is Exonerated

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 3

At last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council the Mayor (Ald. Ness) announced his finding in connection with the recent electrical inquiry as follows:— REPORT OF INQUIRY…

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Municipality of Grenfell Relief Works. All Men

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 2

desirous of obtaining employment on the Relief Works, are required to register their names at the Council Chambers, Grenfell, immediately…

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Municipality of Grenfell Position of Valuer

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 2

APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up to 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, 12th JULY, 1932, from persons competent to value all lands…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 6

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday, the 12th inst. Present, Crs. Crouch (President), Mooney, Dawson, Curr, Medcaly…

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UNEMPLOYED. Huge Meeting. Deputation to Council

Western Champion · Thursday 25 June 1931 · page 6

Over three hundred unemployed —together with Aldermen and prominent business men—attended a meeting in rooms opposite…

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RESOLUTIONS For Conference. From District Council

Western Champion · Thursday 25 June 1931 · page 10

The District Council of the Farmers, and Settlers' Association sitting at Peak Hill, approved of the following motions from [?]e branches mentioned…

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That State Highway Job Dispute Between Main Roads Board, Shire and Municipal, Councils.the Shire Council Side of the Question

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 5

In connection with the remarks made by Aid. Whitby at last meeting of the Municipal Council the Shire Council authorities have…

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Fortnightly Market At Shire Saleyards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 1

Special attention is drawn to the fact that commencing on Friday, 3rd. July, the Associated Agents of West Wyalong will hold a Fortnightly…

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Forbes Council Anti-Communistic

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 1

When a letter from the Paddington Municipal Council came before the Forbes Council at its monthly meeting last night, asking co-operation in…

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SETTLED Gardener v. Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 1

When the case of Harold Goodman, ex-head gardener to the Municipal Council, against the Council was called in the…

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Forbes Men On Sewerage Works Questions in Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 8

The question of the engagement of Forbes men on the Parkes sewerage works was ventilated at Parkes Council meeting…

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Big Drop Forbes Council's Income In One Year

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 1

Mainly because of the "tightness" of cash prevalent throughout the State, Forbes Municipal Council collected £1,52766 less…

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Boat Ordered Council Moves for Expected Flood Big Expenses

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 5

In view of the likelihood of another flood in Forbes during the week-end, it was decided at last night's Municipal Council to…

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A Claim by Forbes P.A. & H.A. For Rate Exemption To Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 8

A claim for exemption from payment of rates on the Forbes Showground was submitted by the P.A. & H. Association at last…

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