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

Council & local affairs, 1932

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Land Valuations High or Low? Discussed by Council

Western Champion · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 11

The Town Clerk (Mr. A. E. Fox) reported as follows to the Council meeting on Tuesday night: "In accordance with the provisions…

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"Dangerous" Local Billiard Saloon. Inspector's Report Considered. Council Refuses Totake Summary Action

Western Champion · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 7

The Building Inspector (Mr. P. J. Bailey) reported to the Council at Tuesday night's meeting that the premises occupied by Messrs. G. E. Morgan and J. Barker as a bill and room and hairdressing saloon respectively were dangerous as a result…

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Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 7

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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Works in the Shire Engineer's Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 6

At Friday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council, the Engineer, Mr. J. J. Duff, submitted the following report: Xmas Relief for Unemployed.—…

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Industrial Research Council Re-appointed (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 1

Members of the Council for Scientific industrial Research have been reappointed for a further term of three years…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 2

3. Tractor Fuel.-Recently Texaco tractor fuel has been tried instead of benzine in the Caterpillar, and the result is quite satisfactory…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of above was held on Saturday. Present: Crs. G. H. Pereira (President), W. Shannon, M. Goonan, J…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 3

[Persons may now connect if they supply own meters, and these comply with the Act]. Ald. Simpson moved that testing…

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Municipal Council Special Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 3

A special meeting was held on Friday night. Present Ald. Jas. Bradley (Mayor), W. D. Pfeiffer, W. H. Simpson, Dr. Ercole, J. P. Neagle, T…

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Twiggy Baths Turned Down by Municipal Council. Site Is Within 500 Yds. of Water Supply

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 2

Mr.. E. S. Twigg wrote a lengthy letter, and also attended last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council, for the…

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Town Council Last Nights Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 3

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

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Bridge Crash Shire'e Plant in Creek Driver Wth It

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 1

A serious accident occurred at Bulla Greek near Young at 3.30 on Friday, when the Bulla Creek bridge collapsed. taking with it into the…

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Water for Watta Position Said to Be Acute. Shire Engineer Affords Relief

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 1

The positron at Waatamondara, so far as the water supply at that village is concerned appears to be very acute…

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Noxious Weeds Bathurst Burrs to Be Cut Throughout the Shire. and the Engineer Is to Inspect and Report

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 4

That “hardy annual,” the discussion on noxious weeds, was once again a very live question at Saturday’s Waugoola Shire…

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F. S. A. District Council Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the above was held at the Royal Hotel last Saturday afternoon. Present, Messrs. Bede Mooney (President), R. J. Hope…

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COINCIDENCE! Aldermen's Names

Western Champion · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 5

A remarkable coincidence is revealed in the names of four members of separate Municipal Councils in Cowra Ald. J. H…

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Council Reports

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 3

The following reports were read at last meeting of the Cowra Municipal Council:— REPORT OF ENGINEER IN…

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Engineer’s Report to Shire Shire Works Dealt with at Saturday’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 3

Shire Engineer White reported as follows to Saturday’s meeting:— Proposed Leasing of Portion of Milton Street, East of Lot 6,…

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The Darby’s Falls Road Cr. Grauss Says That There Are Bitter Complaints. Shire Council Decides to Give Some Relief

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 4

After the report of Mr. Engineer White had been read, at meeting of Waugoola Shire Council recommending that…

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War Against Bees By Parkes Ratepayers Petition to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 5

Are bees noxious animals? This question is to be put to Mr. Bluett, secretary of the Local Government Association, by the Parkes…

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