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

Council & local affairs, 1935

644 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 33

Mayor's Remarks. Keenly Resented by Soldiers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 June 1935 · page 4

Keen resentment at the comparisons made by the Mayor of Young (Ald. A. M. Rabbets) between his war services at home and those of…

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Shire Chambers To Be Built

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 June 1935 · page 2

At the meeting on Saturday Cr. Pereira mentioned the matter of Shire office. The present office cost £75 per year, and they had no…

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Verdict Against Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1935 · page 2

A verdict for £20 was awarded plaintiff, by Mr. R. C. Atkinson, relieving P. M. in Orange Small Debts Court, in the case in Which W. R…

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Council Sued Woman Gets £178

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1935 · page 4

A verdict tor £175 damages was returned by a Causes Court jury in favor of Sena Verella Hoskins, of Croydon Park, in an action against…

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Farmers & Settlers’ Association Meeting of Cowra District Council

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 13 June 1935 · page 10

At a meeting of the above hold at Canowindra on Monday the following were present: Messrs. W. A. O’Neil, W. J. Bryant and M. W. Whit…

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Municipal Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1935 · page 2

In this issue Mr. W. Howard Gray announces himself as a candidate at the municipal extraordinary election on Saturday next, and asks for the…

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Weddin Shire Saturday's Council Meeting District Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 4

The following matters of Interest to our district readers were dealt with at last Saturday's meeting of the above Council, which…

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District Council Meeting To-day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 1

The President (Mr. C. J. M. Thomas) presided over a meeting of delegates to the West Wyalong District Council of the Farmers and Settlers'…

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For Main Streets Council Approves

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 1

The streets of Forbes are to be illuminated with the new blue mercury vapor lights after all. At the general meeting of the…

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Stupid Pranks a Danger to Life Council Warning

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 11

That there was danger of loss of life in Forbes among children 'by electrocution because of the manner in which "louts" were…

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Filtration Plant Council's Ambitions Grant of £12,000 Sought

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 1

Another attempt is to be made to interest the Government authorities in the, proposal to make a grant to the Forbes Council of…

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REDUCTIONS? Gas And Electricity Review Of Charges Council Decision

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 11

The possibility of reducing the charges for gas and electricity to the people of Forbes is to be discussed at a special…

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Annual Appeal Court 49 Appeals Lodged Council's Valuations Confirmed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 1

The annual Court to hear appeals against Bland Shire Council valuations was held on Wednesday last, when 49 appeals were dealt with…

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Australian Agricultural Council Historic First Session Summary of Work Done

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 2

The Australian Agricultural Council, formed at a preliminary meeting in December last, on the suggestion of the Minister for Commerce, (Dr…

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Serious Problem Council Faces Financial Trouble Arrears of Rates £52,300 Possibility Of Receiver Mentioned

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 1

THE serious financial position of the Forbes Municipal Council was again reviewed at; a Council meeting last Tuesday night. Aid. Green hinted at the possibility of a receives being…

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Cowra's Mayor Sued by Brother. Who Gets Verdict for £100

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1935 · page 1

Walter Amos Charles Whitby and Mark Whitby (Cowra's Mayor), who some little time ago dissolved partnership as stock and station agents…

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F. & S. Association. Meeting of Wheogo District Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1935 · page 2

A meeting of above was held on Saturday afternoon, the following being present. Messrs. W. E. Butler (chair), G. H…

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Miscellaneous Serious Problem. Forbes Council Faces Financial Trouble. Arrears of Rates £52,300. Possibility of Receiver Mentioned

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1935 · page 3

The serious financial position of the Forbes Municipal Council was again reviewed at a Council meeting last Tuesday night…

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Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1935 · page 2

The monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, West Wyalong, will be held in the Shire Chambers on Friday next commencing at 10 a.m…

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Nine Shire Ridings Bland Shire Suggestion. Hon. E. S. Spooner's Reply Referred Back to Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1935 · page 2

In answer to a letter written by Mr. H. R. C. Kaims, honorary Secretary, West Wyaolng District Council, Farmers[?] and…

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