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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 22 of 35

Cr. J. P. Costello Resigns From Lachlan Shire

Cowra Free Press · Monday 7 September 1936 · page 8

This will come as a big surprise to the whole district and particularly art[?] to constitutents of "C" Riding whom Cr. Costlello has represented…

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Centenary of the Macleay. Jubilee of Kempsey Municipality

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 1

This year commemorates the Centenary of the first white settlement of the Macleay Valley and also, by happy coincidence, the jubilee of the…

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Centenary of the Macleay Jubilee of Kempsey Municipality

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 2

This year commemorates the Centenary of the first white settlement of the Macleay Valley and also, by happy coincidence, the jubilee of the…

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Municipal Matters Business at Monday Night's Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 3

With their chief, Aid. M. W. Whitby, presiding, all of Cowra's aldermen attended Monday night's fortnightly Council…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 3

Tho 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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Waugoola Shire Council Business of September Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 2

Absent from Saturday’s meeting of Waugoola [?] Council were Crs. F. C. Row[?] (who is still absent on a world tour) and H. S…

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Weir at Caragabal. Discussion at Shire Council Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 2

Caragabal Agricultural Bureau wrote in regard to proposed weir at Caragabal, asking if council would be prepared to defray half cost…

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Shire Clerk's Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 3

The following amounts were received and banked during the month of August:—General Fund: £1613/17/2…

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Relief Work Discontinued at Goolagong Waugoola Shire’s Road Works for Month

Cowra Free Press · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 7

“Relief work was discontinued at Goolagong on August 29 last,” reported Mr. J. R. White to Saturday’s meeting of…

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Waugoola Shire’s Closer Settlement Move Approved But Councillors Urge for Larger Area

Cowra Free Press · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 1

When a letter from the Orange Land Board, advising of its department’s reservation of 70-acres of the Noonbinna…

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Ram Sale Shire Saleyards Friday, 11th Instant

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 1

Mr. K. G. Anthoness reports:— Account Oakhurst Pastoral Co. Ltd., Oakhurst Station. 24 selected flOck rams, Oakhurst bred,…

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BORROWING To Carry Out Shire Works Jemalong's Objection

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 6

Further discussion on the Jemalong Shire Council's attitude to borrowing took place at the monthly meeting last Friday, when…

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Lengthy Correspondence At Jemalong Shire Meeting Letters Dealt With

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 2

THE monthly meeting of Jemalong Shire Council, held last Friday, was attended by the full council, viz. Crs. R. H. Beddie (president), G. H. Griffith, A. S. Wheatley, H. J. Herbert, A. E. Jones and J. F. Hammond. Upwards of 40 letters…

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CENTENARY Of The Macleay Jubilee of Kempsey Municipality

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 6

This year commemorates the centenary of the first white settlement of the Macleay Valley and also, by happy coincidence, the…

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Shire of Lachlan Extraordinary Election Nomination of Candidates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 5

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919 and the Ordinances made thereunder that the…

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New Council Chambers Official Inquiry Held

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 4

In keeping with the departmental custom of having to approve of the raising of a special loan for any set purpose, Mr. R. T. Hole, Supervising…

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J. P. Costello Resigns His Seat As Councilor for C Riding of Lachlan Shire But Has Nominated for Re-election. Discussion at Last Council Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 3

The above resignation may have passed without being read at the council meeting last Friday were it not that Cr. Chanter asked for it, stating…

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Centenary of the Macleay. Jubilee of Kempsey Municipality

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 6

This year commemorates the Centenary of the first white settlement of the Macleay Valley and also by happy coincidence, the jubilee of the…

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Municipal Matters

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 4

Application of the Condobolin Tennis Club for the installation of electric lighting of one of the courts has been granted, with Messrs H. J. Robertson,…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday night. Present: Ald. W. Douglass (chair), G. Buttenshaw, J. Bradley, W. H…

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