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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 22 of 33

Goobang Shire Engineer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 18 August 1932 · page 18

The engineer, Mr. Kelly, had a long report to present to Tuesday's meeting of Goobang Shire. The report was as follows:…

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Shire Works Matters Attended to by the Engineer

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 5

Following were amongst the matters reported upon by Mr. Shire Engineer White, at last meeting of Waugoola Shire,…

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Weddin Shire Councillors Deliberate Roads, Streets, and Repairs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 6

At the usual monthly meeting of Weddin Shire Council, the following matters of importance were dealt with:--…

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Noxious Weeds Discussion by Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council a lengthy discussion took place in regard to the destruc tion of Noxious Weeds. Cr. A. A…

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War on Water Wasters. Declared by Cowra Municipal Council Savings Must Be Effected or Up Go the Rates Average Consumption per Head Absurdly High

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 1

Thee following comprehensive and carefully compiled report on the water supply undertaking, which was placed before the aldermen on Monday evening, shows in a very clear manner the serious state of same, and Mr. Town Clerk Holman made…

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Engineer's Salary Reduced by Council Cr. Andrew Dissents

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Bland Shire Council, which was held on Friday last, a copy of the new Award for Shire Engineers was…

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Engineer's Report To Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1932 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council, the Engineer (Mr. J. J. Duff) submitted the following report:—…

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Civic Reception To Shire Councillors GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 6

On a day to be decided next week, a civic welcome will be extended to the President, Councillors', and Shire Engineer of Waugoola Shire, and…

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Young Electorate Council General BUSINESS(Contributed)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 1

The Campaign Director, Mr. H. [?] Chandler, submitted a report and balance sheet in connection with the recent elections, which showed…

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Cowra Municipal Council Business of Night’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 August 1932 · page 3

Those present at last night’s meeting of the Cowra Municipal Council were: Ald. M. W. Whitby. (Mayor), L. Hanna, B. C. Newton-Tabrett, E: P. Todhunter, E. R. Dawson, J. H. Wark, P. H. Francis, S. E. Tucker, Messrs. H. V. Holman (Town…

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Rifle Range Site Council Refuses to Renew the Lease. Would Be Against the Law to Do So

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 August 1932 · page 2

Unless the Defenle Dept. take some steps in the matter which would override the law of the State, it looks as though the…

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Shire Council (Continued from another page.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 31 August 1932 · page 4

Tottenham Branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association, complaining of money being spent on road through Hudson's property at Woodlands, the…

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Lachlan Shire (Continued from previous issue) CORRESPONDENCE

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 31 August 1932 · page 5

Local Government Department, in response to Mr. Buttenshaw's personal representations urging on behalf of Lachlan Shire Council that…

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21 Years an Alderman

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 4

Does Mr. A. H. H. Sam hold a record for municipal service in Forbes. He has been an alderman of the local Council for 21 years. His popularity…

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Loan of £20,000? Council's Troubles Special Meeting Held Press Excluded

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 1

A special meeting to consider ways and means of getting out of the financial morass in which It is wading was held by the…

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Road Work In Municipality Overseer's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 4

A resume of the work carried out by the Council staff in the Municipality, during the past month was given in a report by…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 September 1932 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council was held on Thursday last. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Jas. Bradley), Ald. Douglass, Simpson…

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Cautious Council

Western Champion · Thursday 8 September 1932 · page 9

At the Council meeting on Tuesday night the following letter was read from Mr. A. J. Sheedy: "I find that one re dand white bullock,…

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Basic Wage. Council Employees. Council's Decision

Western Champion · Thursday 8 September 1932 · page 9

Except the men who are being rationed on road work, the basic wage cut of 12/6 per week will apply to ail Council officials and…

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Golf Club. Seeking New Links. Petition to Council

Western Champion · Thursday 8 September 1932 · page 1

As the local Golf Club decided at a meeting on Monday night to endeavor to secure new links near the trotting track, the…

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