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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 25 of 35

Shire Council.—continued

Cowra Free Press · Monday 12 October 1936 · page 4

Cr. Henley drew attention to the bad state of the road leading from the Binni Creek road to the Canc-windra road, between Amos’ and…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 October 1936 · page 3

The above Council met on Saturdays following attending: Crs. Pereira (President), Shannon, Goonan, Napier, Butler and O'Malley…

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Waugoola Shire Council Business of October Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Monday 12 October 1936 · page 3

Those present at the monthly meeting of Waugoola Shire Council on Saturday were:— Crs. F. Dickson (President), W…

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Shire Works

Cowra Free Press · Monday 12 October 1936 · page 6

The following works have been carried out: Repairs to road from Grenfell-road Burowa-road towards…

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Making a Road Safer Waugoola Shire Council Seek Co-operation of Main Roads Board

Cowra Free Press · Monday 12 October 1936 · page 1

On Saturday last the following communication was read in connection with making the Cowra-Holm-wood road safer for all descriptions…

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Contractors Censured at Shire Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Monday 12 October 1936 · page 1

Two of three matters brought up during the general business session at Saturday’s Shire Council meeting censured…

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Council Chambers Building Committee's Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 October 1936 · page 3

Recommendations to Council:— 1. That 29 wire screens be affixed to windows at a cost of £35. 2. That the grille in hall be…

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Relief Work at Goolagong Discontinuance Alleged to Have Caused Distress. Waugoola Shire Council to Appeal to Minister for Labour and Industry

Cowra Free Press · Monday 12 October 1936 · page 8

Included in the correspondence before Saturday’s meeting of Waugoola Shire Council was the following:—…

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Shire Bridges Named Honoring Major Reid and Cr. McINERNEY

Cowra Free Press · Monday 12 October 1936 · page 4

Two bridges, which have been constructed within recent months in Waugoola Shire area, will perpetuate the work of those…

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The Drainage Scheme Council Approves of the Plans

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 October 1936 · page 2

A special meeting of the Grenfell Municipal Council was held on Thursday night to receive the plans and specifications in connection with the first section of the drainage scheme, which is to cost £12,500, of which amount the Grenfell Municipality will provide…

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Cr. Hinton Leaving Distinct Loss to Council and District

Cowra Free Press · Monday 12 October 1936 · page 5

“The other day,” remarked Cr. Hinton, when tendering his resignation from Waugoola Shire Council, at Saturday’s meeting…

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Several Requests to Shire Council From Proqress Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 2

A letter from the West Wyalong Progress Association was received at the last meeting of Bland Shire Council, asking for attention to a number…

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Development League Requests to Shire Council More Information Wanted

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 2

Forbes Development League had a couple of letters before Frlday's meeting of Jemalong Shire Council, but in neither Instance did the…

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Bland Shire Council Many Letters Received at the Last Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 2

The President (Cr. A. T. Holland), presided over the monthly meeting of aland Shire Council, other Councillors present being, Crs. R. Pentold, H…

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Lachlan Shire Extraordinary Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 5

The extraordinary election for the vacancy in "C" Riding of the Lachlan Shire council, caused by the resignation of Councillor J. P. Costello,…

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Road Work Contracts Progressing Satisfactorily Shire Engineer's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 5

Engineer Booth reported to Friday's meeting on the work done during the month by the maintenance men. The Wehr grader, he stated, had been at…

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Shire Meeting Correspondence and General Business The Finances

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 6

The full council of Jemalong Shire was in attendanoe at a meeting of that body on Friday, when in addition to matters referred to…

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Noxious Weeds Paterson's Curse Prevalent In Weddin Shire

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 5

During the discussion on the Noxious Weeds Inspector's report at the Jemalong Shire Council meeting on Friday, Cr. A. E. Jones…

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Council Thanked by Soldiers' Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 2

A letter from Mr. T. S. Butt, President of the West Wyalont, Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Club, was tabled at the last meeting of Bland…

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1937 PROGRAMME Main Roads Improvement Shire Sets Aside £3500

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 1

Though the Shire Engineer, Mr. A. J. Booth, submitted a list of works in the 1937 main roads maintenance programme totalling…

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