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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 36 of 41

Council Quarry "Where Thieves Break In--" Voluntary Caretaker

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 5

Every few weeks someone breaks into the Shire Council's shed at the quarry at Calarie, and things are missed, Engineer…

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Tractor Grips Council Discussion Owners Liable For Damage

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 6

At last Friday's Shire Council meeting, some more broadsides were discharged in connection with the resolution to prevent…

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CHANGEABLE "No" and "Yes"' Letters To Forbes Council Payment of Rates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 6

Members of the present N.S.W. Government apparently have very changeable minds. Some months ago the Forbes…

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Miscellaneous Mayor Has "Patterson's Curse."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 4

Recently the Young Council notified the owners of laud that they must destroy certain noxious weeds, including "Patterson's Curse,"…

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OPTIMISTIC. Mayor of Parkes. National Prosperity

Western Champion · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 4

At the Broadcast Concert last Wednesday night the Mayor (Aid. F. W. Spicer, M.L.C.) spoke. In optimistic strain, in support of…

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Mayor's Murder. Responsible for Hanging of 85 People

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 2

Eighty-five Mexicans were hanged on September 23 from the trees that line "Paradise Road," in the town of Villa Guerrero, in Tabasco State…

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Weddin Shire Election. to the Electors of a Riding

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 2

MESSRS. BUTLER & O'MEALLY again offer you their services, feeling sure they still have your confidence. Vote Butler and O'Meally, the men…

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General News Grant for Young. Federal Government's £500. Message to the Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 2

The Town Clerk (Mr. G. E. Spark) announced on Thursday that he had received word from the Minister for Markets (Mr. Parker Moloney) that…

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Municipal Elections

Western Champion · Monday 23 November 1931 · page 6

In this issue Mr. P. T. Hourigan announces his candidature for Municipal honors. If elected, it will not be a novelty for him as he was an…

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Three Years of Municipal Government Satisfactory and Comprehensive Report by Mayor Noss Submitted to Council’s Final Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 3

After he had submitted the following report to last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council, the Mayor (Ald. Noss) said that during their term much had been accomplished, and during that time nothing of which they need feel ashamed had been…

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Wyalong Aldermen Elected Unopposed Dr. Shaw's Retirement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 1

It was freely stated during the past two or three weeks that there should be a large nomination of candidates for the Wyalong Municipality, but…

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Shire Elections (To the Editor)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 2

Dear Sir,—I read in your issue of 17th inst., a letter fom Mr. D. E. Mackenzie, and I might say that I agree with all the points he raised, with the…

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Shire Elections Posting of Ballot Papers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 2

Rome ratepayers have complained that it was necessary to affix a 2d. stamp to every ballot paper returned in connection with the Shire elections…

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Bullet in Head Vic. Mayor in Critical Condition (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 1

The Mayor of Echuca, Victoria, (Councillor James Kennedy) was handling a rifle when the weapon accidentally discharged…

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Town Council Business of Last Night’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 3

Those present at last night’s meeting were: Ald. N. A. Noss (Mayor), M. W. Whitby, S. E. Tucker, J. H. Wark, E. R. Dawson, H. Gray, and J. Hargans, Messrs. H. V. Holman (Town Clerk), J. Doring (Assistant Clerk), R. H. L. Caton (Electrical…

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Bowling and Croquet Season Officially Opened by Mayor Noss Well Attended and Successful Function on

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 1

As briefly stated in our Friday’s issue, the official opening of the Cowra Bowling and Croquet Clubs took place on…

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Unemployment Relief Wyalong Municipality

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 2

The Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A. has received the following letter from the Unemployment Relief Department:—…

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Lachlan Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council was held last Friday week. Present Councilors Crouch (President), Costello, Curr, Chanter,…

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Lachlan Shire Council General Election of Councillors, December 5th, 1931. To the Electors, A Riding

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 5

Ladies and Gentlemen, Having again been nominated as a Candidate for one of the A Riding set ts, in earnestly soliciting your Vote…

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Lachlan Shire Election to the Electors of B[?]riding

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 5

Ladies and Gentlemen,-- I have again decided to nominate as a candidate for B Riding, in the forthcoming election, to be held on…

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