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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

650 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 33

Burning Off. Council Has Power Under New Regulation to Allow Burning Off During Prohibited Months

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 2

At the Shire Council meeting on Saturday the following letter was received:— From Chief Secretary, stating…

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Bland Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 2

The following correspondence was received and dealt with at the usual monthly meeting of the Bland Shire Council which was held in the Shire…

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Waugoola Shire Council Business of Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 4

Those present at Saturday’s meeting were: Crs. F. C. Rowlands (President), F. B, Hinton, C. L. Glasson, c. W. Grauss, D. J. Mcinerney, F. Dickson, C. G. Rowlands, W. A. O’Nell, Messrs. F. G. Phillips (Clerk) and J. G, White (Engineer)…

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Shire Council’s Roller Municipal Council Ask for Reduced Hiring Charge. But Hirers Refuse, on the Ground That It Would Not Pay

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 1

On Saturday, the Waugoola Shire Council authorities were approached with a view to having that body’s roller mads…

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Shock for N.Y. "Graft" Charge Against Mayor

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 5

New York.—The biggest, sensation yet created at the inquiry by Judge Seabury into "graft" charges, was caused when evidence was given that…

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Employment Council Personnel Announced

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) announced that the following had accepted the Government's invitation to act as the Commonwealth…

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Shire Works Engineer's Report to Saturday's Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 2

Letter form Mr. C. R. Sutherland, in reference to the Wattamondara Godfrey’s Creek Road, about 1 mile from Wattamondara.—1 inspected…

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Auditors Report Received by Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 2

At Friday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council, over which the President, Cr. Penfold, presided, the Clerk (Mr. S. M. Smith) read the auditors…

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Cutting Down Expenses Proposal to Do Away with Services of Clerk. to Be Discussed at Next Meeting of Waugoola Shire Council

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 1

On Saturday last, Cr. W. A. O’Neil gave notice that he will move at next meeting of Waugoola Shire Council:…

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British Empire Games Council for England Formed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 4

A British Empire Games Federation Council for England has been formed in London on similar lines to the Dominions Councils. The Earl of Derby…

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Privy Council Appeal Future of Upper House (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 1

Should the Privy Council decision in the New South Wales Upper House appeal be given before the general elections, and be favorable to the…

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The Bands. No Amalgamataon Council's Decision

Western Champion · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 18

If the discussion at the Council meeting on Tuesday night may be taken as a criterion, there will be no amalgamation between the…

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Bad Times. Injure Tennis Club. Request to Council

Western Champion · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 15

"Tennis is not a;s spectacular as football—we car't bring the Shield hack to Parities, but it attracts a. great many people to the town,"…

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Town Works. Mr. Fox's Report. Adopted by Council

Western Champion · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 18

The Council, at Tuesday night's mooting, adopted the following report from the Town Clerk (Mr. A. E. Fox):…

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South Parkes Eliminated From Sewerage Scheme. Council's Belated Decision

Western Champion · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 10

On Tuesday night the Council, after a somewhat heated discussion, r finally settled the vexed question a s to whether South Parkes should be included in the sewerage scheme. On a vote of four to three, it was decided that the area should be eliminated. The decision did not…

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/C=p/35,000 Council's "Modest" Request. Application for Unemployment Relief

Western Champion · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 10

The Parkes Municipal Council, is not afflicted by undue modesty. At Tuesday night's meeting the matter of the Federal grant for unemployed relief was dlscussed, and it was decided to apply for £30,000 for improvement of the water supply and…

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New Assistant For Bland Shire Discussion by Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 7

At the usual monthly meeting of the Bland Shire Council, held on Friday, the Shire Clerk (Mr. S.M. Smith), reported that Miss F. Curnow,…

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Unemployment Relief Federal Grant Shire Council Applies for £8,300

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 7

On Monday afternoon a deputation consisting of Mr. T. P. Meagher (President of the Unemployed Relief Committee) and Messrs T. Weaving and…

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Shire Clerk's Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 7

The Shire Clerk, Mr. Sidney M. Smith, submitted the following report to the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council:—…

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Diggers Meet Thanks to Mayor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 2

Among those present at the local Diggers' meeting last Monday night were: Messrs. T. C. Jago (president), T. G. L. Flynn (secretary), H…

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