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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 32 of 41

"Anti-council?" Property Owners' Association. Mayor Strongly defends Council. Parkes Stated to Be Lighter Taxed Than Other Towns

Western Champion · Thursday 29 October 1931 · page 6

Aroused at last night's meeting of the Property Owners' Association by a statement that the newly-formed organisation was "anti-Council," the Mayor (Ald. F. W. Spicer, M.L.C.) made an impassioned defence of the Council, in which he quoted figures to…

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"Keep Out" No Aldermen Need Apply. Property Owners' Association Decision

Western Champion · Thursday 29 October 1931 · page 9

At a meeting last night of the newly-formed Property Owners' Association, it was decided that Aldermen would not be permitted to hold executive positions. There was no doubt about the decision, as 27 voted in favor of it, with only eight in…

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Bland Shire Council Elections to the Electors "A" Riding

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 1

Ladies and Gentlemen,—I wish to bring under your notice that I will be a candidate contesting a seat in "A" Riding at the forthcoming…

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Death of Quarry Worker Claim Against Lyndhurst Shire Council. Full Court Decides Against Widow

Cowra Free Press · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 7

In the Full Court, before Mr. Justice Harvey, Mr. Justice Davidson and Mr. Justice Halse Rogers, the hearing was concluded of an appeal…

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Shire Adeministration Costs (To the Editor)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 3

Dear Sir,—I have read the two letters by "Reflex" in your paper, and I am glad someone else has taken up the matter of Shire costs. It seems,…

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Weddin Shire Work on Roads Marsden-Bimbi-Pinnacle

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 7

At last meeting of Weddin Shire Council, the engineer's report contained the following items regarding roads bordering on the Jemalong…

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Stock Sales at Municipal Yards Associated Agents

Cowra Free Press · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 7

The Cowra Associated Selling Agents report a yarding of 165 fat cattle, 55 store cattle, just under 4,000 sheep and 179 pigs, to a large…

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Shire Elections The Nominations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1931 · page 2

The Returning Officer, Mr. S. M. Smith declared the nominations at noon on Friday last, in connection With the forthcoming Shire elections, which…

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Young Electorate Council Picnic at Koorawatha

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 3 November 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the Young Electorate Council was held at Koorawatha on Sunday. Mr. D. Cummins, President, was in the chair…

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Goobang Shire Elections

Western Champion · Thursday 5 November 1931 · page 9

Nominations for the Goobang Shire elections will close at 5 p.m. to-day. We understand that the following candidates have announced…

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Council Meeting Short Sitting. Motion of Condolence

Western Champion · Thursday 5 November 1931 · page 10

The Municipal Council only sat for a few minutes on Tuesday night, and after a vote of condolence had been passed to the Mayor…

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Municipal Dip

Western Champion · Thursday 5 November 1931 · page 8

Within a few days the Council's sheep dip will be used for the first time. Messrs. P. Watts, A. Sheedy, B. A. Heraghty and D. McGirr are…

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Young Council Mayor Eliminated Aldermen Castigated

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 2

"For a long time a good many ratepayers have been dissatisfied with the council. In my opinion it is the most ridiculous council in New South…

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Municipality of Forbes Triennial Election of Aldermen

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 5

NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, as amended, and the Ordinances…

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Lachlan Shire Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 2

Mr. T. E. Alexaonder of "Undera," Burgooney, announces in to-day's issue that be will be a candidate for C Riding of Lachlan Shire at the…

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The Elections Contest in Shire Municipality Has Few Aspirants

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 1

The Jemalong Shire Council and Forbes Municipal Council triennial elections, to be held on December 5, will, judging by all…

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Shire Elections Candidates' Addresses

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 4

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue, Cr. D A. Gagie and Mr. C. J. Thomas, two of the candidates for A Riding of Bland Shire, will deliver…

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Diggers Protest No Preference to Returned Soldier Council's Health Inspector

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 2

At the meeting of the Parkes Returned Soldiers on Saturday night the hon. secretary (Mr. C. L. Packham) reported that a…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 2

Ald. Bembrick has definitely decided not to submit himself as a candidate for the next Municipal Council, thus terminating 17 years…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 November 1931 · page 2

A special meeting of above was held on Thursday evening, following attending: Aid. Bradley (Mayor), Simpson, Bembrick, Hunter, Jones…

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