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

Council & local affairs, 1933

681 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 35

Electrical Engineer in Charge Resigns Mr. R. L. Caton Appointed to Blaxland Shire. After Five Years Satisfactory Service in Cowra. highly Eulogised by Mayor Whitby

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 16 March 1933 · page 8

On Tuesday, the news reached Cowra that Electrical Engineer-in-charge Caton had been successful from over one hundred…

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General News Shire Sensation Cr. Dickson Leaves Saturday's Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 March 1933 · page 2

There was somewhat of a stir at Saturday's meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council towards the close of the business when President Hinton…

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DEPUTATION To Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council, Mr. E. A. Wilder (representing the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic Club) waited…

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Bland Shire Council Monthly Meeting (Continued from last issued)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 5

From W. Pursehorse Beckom, drawing attention to the dangerous state of the road near his boundary. The letter stated that the Coolomon…

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"Has Done Well" Praise For Council By Visiting Official Mayor's Assurance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 3

Mayor Byrnes reported at the Council meeting last Thursday night that the inspector of Local Government accounts, Mr. W. R…

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Shire Employees' Gift

Western Champion · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 14

Mr. Job was entertained at the residence of.. Mr. G. Simpson, Bogan Street, on Saturday evening, when he was presented, on behalf of the…

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Weddin Shire Monthly Meeting Held Marsden Road Work

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 6

The above Council met on Saturday, following attending: Crs. Pereira (president), Goonan, Shannon, Butler, Hancock and the Clerk and Engineer…

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Shire Work Engineer's Report Repairs to Warroo Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 7

The Shire Engineer, Mr. A. J. Booth, made the following report to last Jemalong Shire Council meeting:-- (1) Harvey is grading Cowra,…

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Still Hoping: For Filtration Plant Forbes Council Moves Grant of £12,000 Sought

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 2

Forbes Municipal Council has not yet given up hopes of securing the proposed filtration plant to ensure a supply of clear…

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Municipal Counoil Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Aldermen of the Wyalong Municipal Council was held in the Town Hall on Monday evening when the…

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“Waugoola Shire’s Rotten Laws” MESSRS F. C. Rowlands and W. A. O’neil Ring Leaders

Cowra Free Press · Monday 20 March 1933 · page 7

Mr. E. S. Twigg writes:— Congratulations to Cr. Fred Dickson for trying to guide the Shire to administer the true meaning of the…

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Council's Liability Tar Accident to Employees

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1933 · page 4

Forbes Council decided at Its last meeting that the council was not liable to replace clothes Spoilt by employees at work, when a claim…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 March 1933 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held last Friday week. Present, Crs Grouch (President), P. J. Mooney, Bede Mooney, Chanter,…

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Shire Salaries (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 March 1933 · page 1

Sir,-- Will you please allow me space in your paper to comment on the February meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council, reported in a recent…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening, there being present the Mayor (Ald. W. H. Simpson), Aldermen Jones…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 4

Camp and East streets. Lane at the rear of Dagmar-street (north side) has been gravelled and drains cleaned…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 4

Ald. Pfeiffer: Then actually instead of saving we are actually paying an extra £165 per year. Ald. Pfeiffer said he was not…

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Over Bang Bang Creek Flank Attack on Shire Council

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 9

In their endeavor to secure a low level bridge across the Bang Bang Creek at the crossing made by the Shire Council near the site of the…

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Opening of Golf Season Official Ceremony Performed by Mayor WHlTBY. Mrs. J. Legh and Mr. L. Thomas Win Mixed Foursome

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 4

There was a very large attendance at the Cowra Golf links yesterday, the occasion being the official opening of the 1933…

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Mayor's Explanation

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 March 1933 · page 4

Though instructions were received that Mayor Byrnes would not act as chairman at the public meeting tonight in the Council Chambers to…

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