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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 28 of 33

Miscellaneous Avoiding Clashes. Central-western Council Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 October 1935 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Central-Western Council of Agricultural Societies was held on Wednesday last, when every association within the…

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Municipal Matters Business of Last Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 24 October 1935 · page 4

Cowra’s aldermen had a rather lengthy agenda sheet before them on Monday night. With Mayor Whitby in the chair, there was a full attendance of aldermen and Council’s administrative heads in the meeting-room were Messrs. Doring…

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Motor Show Opened by Mayor Ford Comprehensive Display

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 October 1935 · page 1

As a fitting conclusion to the General Motors 1935 motor show, which visited Forbes on Monday and Tuesday in a tour embracing…

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Ungarie and District News Weja. Tank Request to Council More information Wanted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 October 1935 · page 6

At the last meeting of Lachlan Shire Council (Condobolin) a letter was received from Bland Shire Council (West Wyaloug) asking Council…

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Sunday Sport Clergy Enter Protest To Junee Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1935 · page 6

The junee Ministers Fraternal met the municipal council in conference in an effort to curtail Sunday sport. Rev. H. Staples (rector) asked the…

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"Die in Peace.'' Ratepayer's Appeal to Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 October 1935 · page 7

At the last meeting of Bland Shire Council, a letter was received from a ratepayer in regard to his outstanding rates, and his letter contained a…

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Lake Cargelligo Loan Poll. Residents Now Dissatisfied and Petition Council to Reconsider the Whole Matter

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 October 1935 · page 3

It may be remembered that quite recently a poll of the ratepayers, of Lake Cargelligo urban area was taken on the question as to whether they…

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"Die in Peace." Ratepayer's Appeal to Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 November 1935 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council a letter was received from a ratepayer in regard to his outstanding rates, and his letter…

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Mr. Mayor ? Questions Asked at Monday Night’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 7 November 1935 · page 9

Questions were rather “taboo” at Monday night’s meeting of the Cowra Municipal Council, only three queries being raised…

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Council’s Leniency to Cowra Property Owner. Out of Consideration for Shop Tenant

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 7 November 1935 · page 4

It was some considerable time ago that Cowra Council ordered a Cowra property owner, Mr. G. Limbers, to effect repairs to a…

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New Police Buildings for Cowra Deputation From Council Waits on Minister for Justice

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 7 November 1935 · page 7

Agreement with a deputation from Council which waited on him yesterday, in regard to the erection of new Police buildings,…

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Municipal Matters Business of Last Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 7 November 1935 · page 11

Brevity was the key-note of Monday night’s assembly of aldermen for their usual fortnightly meeting. In attendance…

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Setback in Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 November 1935 · page 1

The Government received another setback in the Council yesterday, when by 19 votes to 10 a clause in the Fisheries Bill providing for the…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 November 1935 · page 2

The Clerk gave a report on the recent Shire Clerks' Conference in Sydney. The Department was not in favour of speed limits in streets, but…

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Waugoola Shire Council

Cowra Free Press · Monday 11 November 1935 · page 2

There was a full attendance of Waugoola Shire Councillors for their November meeting at the Shire Chambers on Saturday, and the rather comprehensive business sheet was fully discharged. Cr. F. Dickson occupied his usual place at the head of…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 November 1935 · page 2

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

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SHIRE COUNCIL-Contd

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 November 1935 · page 2

Forming with Council plant is being carried out from Pullabooka westwards. Mogongong Road: Gravelling has…

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Shire Tenders

Cowra Free Press · Monday 11 November 1935 · page 6

A. E. Bryant and Sons were the successful tenderers for the contract for the forming, draining, and clearing of culverts over the…

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F. & S. Association. Wheoga District Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 November 1935 · page 3

A meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday last. Present: Messrs. W. E. Butler…

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Improving Cowra District’s Roads Shire Engineer’s Comprehensive Report

Cowra Free Press · Monday 11 November 1935 · page 7

Shire Engineer J. R. White had a lot to tell of the improvements effected during the month, within the Waugoola Shire area, :…

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