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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 22 of 41

Council Refuses Money. for Curl Curl Preventorium Holiday. But Aldermen Contribute Individually

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 3

As instructed at a recent public meeting, a letter was written by the local hon. secs, of the above movement to the…

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New Scheme For Shire Engineers Divided Services

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 7

At the last Parkes F. & S. meeting a letter was read from Mr. H. Westcott, secretary of the Alectown branch of the…

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Trouble Brews Ratepayers Seek Rate Reductions Mayor' s Threat

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 4

"IF the ratepayers are successful with their appeals for a reduction of the valuations of land in Forbes, by, say, 50 per cent., the Council will be forced to increase the general rate by 100 per cent. There is no alternative for the Council…

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The G.s.b. Municipal Council to Co-operate in Move to Have It Re-opened. Ald. Whitby Accuses Premier of Cowardice

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 2

When a letter from the Parkes Municipal Council asking for cooperation in having the Government Savings Bank re-opened,…

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Town Council Matters. Dealt with at Last Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 6

The only absentees from Monday evening’s meeting were Ald, Tucker and Gray, both of whom were granted leave of absence…

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"Bun Fight" To Welcome Minister Council Argument Ald. Keane's Request

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 5

"What's this shivoo going to cost?" -- Ald. Sam. "Tell these politicians to keep off politics at the bun-fight."--…

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Erosion of Riverbank. New Sports Ground in Grave Danger. Trustees Ask Council for Assistance

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 1

According to a letter read at last meeting of the Municipal Council; from Mr. E. P. Todhunter, hon. sec. to the trustees of the new Sports…

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Electric Shock ! When Ratepayer Gets His Account. to Be Informed That Council Cannot Review It

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 2

When Mr. C. Eldridge received his account for electricity supplied during the past [?] he noted that he had been…

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Our Sale Yards. Would Cost £2,000 to Concrete. Council Will Have to Find Cheaper Scheme

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 2

For some little time past the local Municipal authorities have been greatly exercising their minds to devise a means for doing away with the great…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Quandialla Roads Dealt with at Weddin Shire Meeting Levee Bank Out Big Drainage Problems

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 3

At the meeting of the Weddin Shire last Saturday, the Engineer reviewed at length the damage suffered by flood waters in the…

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Flood Damage Municipalities and Shires

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 3

Mr. Buttenshaw In connection with the representations which have been made to the Premier from time to time by hon members, and also by letter…

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Angry Aldermen

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 July 1931 · page 3

There was another angry scene at last Thursday night's meeting of the Bathurst Municipal Council, between Ald. Flannigan, a veteran…

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Expelled by Labor Party. Upper House Members. Mayor Spicer on the List

Western Champion · Monday 27 July 1931 · page 1

It has been said that one cannot be a really good Labor man until he has been expelled by the A.L.P. But a remarkable fact about the latestt expulsions is that men are included who are not connected In any way with the Labor party, men such as Mr. E. H. Farrar…

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N.s.w. Agricultural Bureau. Mr. J. T. Hawick Again Elected to Advisory Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 July 1931 · page 2

At the State Conference of the Hawkesbury College Mr. W. W. Watson Avas re-elected president of the Bureau, and the following were…

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Young Council Suspension Lifted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1931 · page 2

After two months suspension of civic administration created by a bitter dispute between the Mayor and six Aldermen, the Young Council have…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday night, the 14th inst. A full council was present, with his Worship the Mayor. (Ald. H. C…

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Lang Pledge "Breeze" in Municipal Council. Mayor and Ald. Howell at Loggerheads

Western Champion · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 12

"I was appointed to the Upper House by a vote of the Labor Party and not by Mr. Lang, and when you can say that you will…

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Municipal Rolls. Preparation of Names. Mayor's Casting Vote

Western Champion · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 13

Ald, J. Howell was perturbed at the Council meeting, on Tuesday night regarding the prepara- I tion of the rolls for the Municipal…

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COUNCIL. Visits Pipe Works. Stormy Interview

Western Champion · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 10

Yesterday morning the Mayor and members of the Council visited the State Monier pipe works and inquired regarding, the appointment…

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PLAYGROUND. For High School. Council's Decision

Western Champion · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 10

The Council has decided to grant the use of land near the new High School as an additional playing area for the children…

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