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

Council & local affairs, 1936

684 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 16 of 35

Holland Park Swimming Pool Named Council's Appreciation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 4

As a mark of appreciation of the splendid work performed by Cr. A. T. Holland, President of Bland Shire Council, in connection with the…

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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. a Pasture Map of Australia

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 June 1936 · page 2

A pasture map of Australia, to-gether with voluminous explanatory notes, is now being issued by the Council for Scientific and Industrial…

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DISFRANCHISED Peculiar Shire Position

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 4

COOTAMUNDRA.—A peculiar position has arisen in connection with the referendum on July 11 on the question of Jindalee Shire Council…

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Important Motions for Annual Conference Tullibigeal District Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 6

Speakers were outspoken at the Tullibigeal District meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association in their opinion of the…

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An Aerodrome Council Wakes Up Expert Advice Sought Racecourse Site

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 2

Agreeing that, to progress with the times, the town must have a suitable aerodrome, the Forbes Municipal Council, at its…

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To Be Appointed Engineer To Forbes Council Decision After Acrid Discussion Contentious Debate

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 1

THE advisability of appointing an engineer to the staff of the Forbes Municipal Council caused further acrid discussion at the usual meeting of the Council last Thursday night. Eventually, on the vote of Mayor Ford, it was decided to make the…

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Lachlan Shire Council (Continued from last Issue)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 3

Department of Attorney General, stating that an application had been made by V. O. Ingram for a reduction of the fine imposed upon him for…

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Municipal Matters

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 July 1936 · page 5

Among the many important matters dealt with at last night's meeting of the council we give the following : Newly elected Ald. G. Hay…

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Weed Prosecutions Report by Murrungal Shire Clerk

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 2 July 1936 · page 12

Shire Clerk Kenny, of Murrungal Shire Counci[?] sported as follows last meeli[?] that body:— WEED PROCEEDINGS…

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Alsation Dogs Barred in Waugoola Shire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 2

Following the lead set by several other councils, Waugoola Shire, at its June meeting, declared all Alsatians within the…

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Council's Appeal Against Conviction Noxious Weeds Prosecution

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 3

Waugoola Shire Council's appeal against the conviction recorded against it at Burrowa Court on a charge of [?] destroying noxious…

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Curious Case. Ex-shire-president Wins Appeal

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 July 1936 · page 6

The conviction of Albert Charles Leslie Taylor, former President of the Erina Shire, at the Gosford Court, on a charge of having acted in civil…

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Sewerage for Grenfell £40,000 mentioned Special Meeting of Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1936 · page 3

A special meeting of above was held on Monday night. Present: Ald. J. V. Thompson (Mayor), G. W. Halle, G. Buttenshaw…

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Primary Producers’ Union Weekly Notes. (Issued by authority of the Central Executive Council).The Increased Importance of Cooperation

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 9 July 1936 · page 10

The resolution carried at the last meeting of the Central Executive Council of the P.P. Union, a few days ago, urging the commencement…

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Shire Council Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 1

The monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, West Wyalong, will commence in the Shire Chambers to-night (Thursday) at 7.30 p.m. and…

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Citizens' Meeting In Council Chambers To-night Far West Health Scheme

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 1

A meeting of citizens is being held in the Council Chambers tonight, commencing at 7.30 o'clock, consider a proposal from the…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 July 1936 · page 2

The above Council met on Saturday, Cr. Pereira presiding. Also present were Crs. Butler, Shannon, Napier, Goonan…

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Waugoola Shire Council Business of Monthly Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Monday 13 July 1936 · page 8

Those present at the above on Saturday were:—Crs. F. Dickson (President), W. A. O'Neil, F. B. Hinton, A. B. Kirkm[?]n, C. C. [?]wlands and C. W. Grauss, Messrs. F. G. Phillips (Clerk) [?] R. White (Engineer). Apologies were tendered…

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Shire Works Dealt with During the Month

Cowra Free Press · Monday 13 July 1936 · page 1

Mr. Engineer White reported as follows on Saturday:— Unemployed Relief Works. The following men have been…

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Some Shire Matters Dealt with at Saturday's Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Monday 13 July 1936 · page 5

Mr. W. J. S. Baxter, of Wattamondara, wrote drawing Council’s attention to the causeway between his place and Wattamondara and…

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