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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 6 of 33

New Charges by Forbes Council Payments Rise By Nearly 7d. in £

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 1

At a special finance meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council last night, it was determined to strike two new rates for…

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Stock Sales at Municipal Yards

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 6

The Associated Selling Agents report on Tuesday’s market : — Cattle There was only a moderate supply of 125 fats forward, made…

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Row Over the Rotunda Ald. Dawson Alleges Two Sets of Plans Were Used.is It a Mare’s Nest? Contractor McDONALD to Be Informed He May Come Before Council

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 8

At question time, at last meeting of the Municipal Council, Ald Dawson asked the Mayor if it was a fact that two sets of…

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£3000 Writ. Aftermath of Former Mayor's Charges

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 4

It has now been definitely disclosed that the causes of action in a writ claiming £3000 damages issued by Mr. Graham, solicitor…

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Water Rate. Letter From Cootamundra Council. "Probably 11d in the Pound." Concession From Government

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 2

After allowing for remissions approximating 30 per cent. off the cost of the S.W. Water Scheme, the probable water rate at Cootamundra…

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Writ for Ouster Served on Blayney Aldermen

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

Blayney Aldermen have been served with notice of ouster of office, based on the alleged irregularity of the election. It is alleged that the election…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday of last week. Present, Crs. Crouch (President), Chanter, Costello, Bede Mooney…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday night of last week, the Mayor in the chair and all aldermen being present…

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WRIT. For Ex-Mayor

Western Champion · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 17

Although the recent action in Which Ald. Lazzarini, ex-Mayor of Young, was concerned, was settled out of court, the last has not been…

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Municipal Council Special Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 3

A special meeting of the above Council was held on Monday night. Present: Ald. Jas. Bradley (Mayor) W. Douglass, W. H. Simpson,…

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Council Indignant

Western Champion · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 9

Municipal Council at its meeting on Tuesday night, considered a letter from the Coonamble Council, protesting against the action of the…

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LIFTED. Waiter Restrictions. Council's Decision

Western Champion · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 7

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night it was decided to lift the water restrictions, permitting the use of hoses…

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Proposed Baths At the Weir. Council to Inspect

Western Champion · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 7

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, it was deedled that the Council as a whole should inspect the proposed…

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Was It in Order? Trenching Machine. Council Discussion

Western Champion · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 18

About twelve months ago one of the principal bones of contention in the Council was whether the ditcher, or trenching machine,…

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All Out Blayney Aldermen Election Dispute

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 10

Blayney aldermen at last meeting discussed the question of the notice served on them to resign in connection with alleged irregularities at the…

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Dairy Registrations By Forbes Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 2

After making inspections of seven dairies during the past month, Health Inspector Press has recommended that, following upon the completion…

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New Rates Adopted by Council Rise of 7d. In Total Charges

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 1

As forecast in a recent issue of this paper, the rates and charges adopted by the Forbes Municipal Council…

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Upper House Case for Privy Council On 5th April (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 1

A London message slates:—It has been learned that the Privy Council will hear the N.S.W. Upper House case on 5th April the first day's…

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Ratepayers Assn. Formed at Cowra. Municipal Valuations to Be Objected TO.(Contributed)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 1

A representative meeting of ratepayers was held in the Soldiers Memorial Hall on Tuesday night The meeting was the result of the…

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Proposed New Tip Means Higher Cost of Cartage Inspector Finds Suitable Spot on Quarry Hill 1½ Miles From Town Council Decides

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 6

For some time since Forbes Council first considered the desirability of removing the Municipal rubbish tip to a less conspicuous…

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