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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 23 of 41

Mr. Keast. Resigns from Council. Complimentary References

Western Champion · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 11

Mr. W. J. Keast, M.L.A., has severed his lengthy connection with the Municipal Council. At Tuesday night's meeting the…

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WORK. Instead of Dole. Suggestion to Council

Western Champion · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 11

The Municipal Council, at its meeting on Tuesday night, considered a farther, letter from the Parkes branch of the Farmers and…

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Water Supply. The Boosting Plant. Report Before Council

Western Champion · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 12

At its meeting on Tuesday night the Municipal Council deferred for further consideration the following report from the Works Department:…

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Unemployed and the Sewerage Works. "Another Council Discussion

Western Champion · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 10

Another discussion arose in the Municipal Council on Tuesday night respecting matters concerning the unemployed and the sewerage works. The principal point of interest was the employment of a man named Charlton at the State Monier Pipe Works, and it was decided…

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Did They Kiss? Young's Aldermen Make Friends

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

After two months suspension of civic administration, created by n hitter dispute between the Mayor and six aldermen, the Young Council on…

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Flood Boat Council Purchase

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 4

It was decided, at the Municipal Council meeting last Thursday night, to purchase the police flood boat which had been ordered…

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Gossip of the Day All-labor Council?-- Ken Ford Earns Further Praise-- Mendicant Hospital Board-- —Doing Their Bit-- Caledonian Society?-- Suggestion for Council-- Municipal Electoral Roll Forbes Converts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 4

Forbes is doing Its duty in lite Commonwealth-wide effort to make the coming big Conversion Loan a success. In the last issue, mention was made…

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Lang Accepts Loan Council Conditions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 1

On Tuesday night Mr. Seullin received by telegram the following reply from Mr. Lang:— "Replying your wire of to-day,…

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AGAIN Concrete Pipe Discussion At Forbes Council Sewerage Connections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 1

The aldermen of Forbes again discussed the Governmental edict that only stoneware pipes should be used for connecting premises…

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Civic Reception. Minister for Works. Council Deputation

Western Champion · Monday 3 August 1931 · page 1

The Hon. M. A. Davidson, Minister for Works, was the guest at a civic reception in the Council Chambers on Saturday morning…

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Salaries Bill Council May Amend (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 1

In political circles, it is expected that the Legislative Council will amend Mr. Lang's Salaries Reduction Bill…

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Municipal Matters Dealt with at Last Night’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 3

Those present at the above, last night, were: Aids. N. A. Noss (Mayor), M. W. Whitby, G. T. Chambers, S. E. Tucker,…

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L. G. Bodies at Loggerheads Shire and Municipal Council and Main Roads Board Dispute Latter Pour Oil on the Troubled Waters Mr. Newell Emphasises the Fact That the Shire Authorities Did Not Approach the Board Regarcing the Work on State Highway No. 6

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 2

For some time past there h as been a triangular dispute between the two Local Government bodies functioning in this district, and the Main Roads Board, with regard to the latter having given to the Shire Council the work of carrying out a…

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Legislative Council's Amendments £500 Maxiimim Rejected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 1

Earlier messages read:— The Legislative Council, by 28 votes to 20, amended the Public Service Salaries Bill, by removing the Clause limiting salaries to a maximum of £500 a year and Substituting a graduated scale of…

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CORRESPONDENCE Car Allowances To Council's Men Salaries, Too (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 2

Sir--Kindly allow me space in your valuable paper to express my opinion regarding the Council's methods of spending the ratepayers' money in…

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Council Amends Salaries Bill Treasurers Oppose Help to N.S.W. Lang's Next Move? (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 1

The Legislative Council, by 28 votes to 16, decided to insist upon its amendments to the Public Service, Salaries' Bill, on the grounds that under the Constitution, it was…

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Stock Sales at Municipal Yards

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 1

The Associated Agents report on Tuesday’s market: — Cattle: A good supply of 180 fats were yarded, all description being…

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Gossip of the Day Lake Cowal Stories--should Have Been Sailor Settlements--arthur Grimm Takes a Hand--council "Probables" and "Possibles"--a Communist?--fun at the Show--consecration of Dr. Fox--forbes Wakes Up Politically Another C.P. MAN?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 4

Though he said a fortnight ago that lie would not accept nomination as a Country Party candidate for Ashburnham, It is understood that genial…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 2

The above Council met on Saturday, following attending: Crs. Percira (President), O'Meally, A. Jones, Carr…

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Waugoola Shire Council Business of Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 4

Those present at the above, on Saturday, were: Crs. F. C. Rowlands (President), H. J. Thompson, C. L. Glasson D. J. McInerney, J.Taylor, A.B. Kirkman, C. G. Rowlands, Messrs F G. Phillips (Clerk), J. R. White (Engineer)…

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