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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 35 of 41

Waugoola Shire Council Final Meeting on Saturday Finances in a Very Satisfactory State

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 November 1931 · page 2

Those in attendance at Saturday’s meeting of Waugoola Shire Council were the following: Cr. F. C. Rowlands (President), F. B. Hinton, F. Dickson, J. Taylor, D. J. Mclnerney, A. B. Kirkman, C. L. Glasson, H. Thompson, and C. G. Rowlands;…

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Shire Elections (To the Editor)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1931 · page 1

Dear Sir,—Democracy is goverment by the people. The method is to elect representatives to carry out the wishes of the peoples. In this…

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Shire Elections (To the Editor)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1931 · page 1

Dear Sir,—Your report of Shire candidates addresses I read with avaidity, I do not intend discussing Mr. Thomas speech, except to say that I heartily…

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Shire Administrative Costs a Correction (To the Editor)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1931 · page 1

Sir,—In my letter in your issue of 23rd October last, under the heading "Shire Administrative Costs," I stated "I also understand the Clerk…

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President's Report Of 3 Years' Activities In Bland Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1931 · page 2

The Shire President, Cr. R. Penfold, submitted the following report to last Friday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council:—…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 November 1931 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday night, 10th November. Present, Aldermen H. C. Moulder (Mayor), Hay, Honan,…

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Shire Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 November 1931 · page 2

Keen interest is being taken by all candidates contesting the Shire Elections. Thousands of circulars have been distributed by several candidates…

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Municipal Election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 November 1931 · page 2

Tomorrow afternoon at five o'clock is the hour by which nominations of candidates for the above are to be in the hands of the Town Clerk. Polling…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1931 · page 3

sanitary contractor re leaking pans the Council decided to offer to finance him in the purchase of 50 new pans, repayment to be made out of…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1931 · page 3

The above Council met on Monday, following attending: Ald. Bradley (Mayor), Douglass, Simpson, Bembrick, Sinclair, Jones, Armstrong and…

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Miscellaneous Municipal COUNCIL-Contd

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1931 · page 3

local government he had enjoyed [?] term. He had supported what he thought were good works, and was of the opinion that any opposition at…

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Shire of Weddin. Bush Fires

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1931 · page 2

ATTENTION is hereby drawn to the necessity of providing for fire breaks on all holdings in view of the excessive growth of grass, herbage…

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Council Loans Interest Reductions Town Clerk's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 19 November 1931 · page 18

The Municipal Council on Tuesday night adopted the following report from the Finance Committee: The advances and loans (including- overdrafts) owing by the Council are as follow:…

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Open Column. the Municipal Elections

Western Champion · Thursday 19 November 1931 · page 9

"A.E.F," (Parkes) writes: May I hask the ratepayers of this town to consider very deeply before recording their votes for the…

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Big Task For New Forbes Aldermen Council Finances

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 1

SOME idea of the difficult financial position which the new aldermen of Forbes will have to face when they take office in the Municipal Council is given in a report submitted by Town Clerk Dempsey to a finance meeting of the Council on…

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Bland Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Bland Shire Council was held on Friday last The chair was occupied by the President (Cr. R. Penfold) and…

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Shire Elections (To the Editor)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 4

Sir,—I have read the letter signed by D. E. Mackenzie in your last issue, asking for a definite reduction in rates. This letter embodies the…

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CONGRATS. To Unopposed Councillors Shire Amenities

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 2

At last Shire Council meeting, Crs. Herbert and Ellis congratulated Crs. Beddie, Griffith, Jones and Hammond, on their being…

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Shire Works Roads, Scours, Etc. Engineer's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 4

Engineer Booth submitted the following report to last Friday's meeting of Jemalong Shire Council: Harvey is re-grading on…

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Good Citizens F.M.E. Members Mayor at Works

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 1

At Daroobalgie freezing works yesterday, Mayor Thomson, on behalf of Forbes citizens, expressed thanks to those employees who…

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