Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

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

Council & local affairs, 1936

684 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 26 of 35

Shire Picnic To be Held at Tichborne Monday, October 26

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 3

The correspondence at Friday's meeting of Jemalong Shire Council contained a communication regarding the first annual picnic of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Straying Stock Council to Act Prosecutions Authorised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 1

Following the submission of a report at the last, meeting of Bland Shire Council, in regard to the straying stock nuisance at West Wyalong,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Work Needed in Ramsay District Deputation to Council

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

Mr. W. Thompson, of Ramsay, waited on Bland Shire Council, at the last meeting and stated that two dangerous guilies near his premises…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Forty Hours Week For County Council Employees (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 1

Mr. S. A. Lloyd, M.L.A. (Chairman of the County Council) in an interview said he did not think the Government would be so rash as to alter…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Municipality of Condobolin Straying Stock

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 October 1936 · page 7

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in the future it is the intention of the Condobolin Municipal Council, without prejudice to any other action, to…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 3

The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday evening, following attending: Ald. Thompson (Mayor). Douglass, Bradley, Simpson, Shoemark…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Municipal Saleyards

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 3

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Grenfell. Municipal Council the Saleyards Inspector reported as follows on the operations at the above yards…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Street Selling Gomplaint to Council Police Asked to Act

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 1

At the last meeting of Bland Shire Council a letter of protest was received from Miss Olive Nilsson Messrs Les Donnelly and Revelant, fruiterers…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 October 1936 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the Shire Office on Friday, October 9th, 1936. Present : Crs. M. J. B. Mooney (President, in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Municipality of Condobolin Travelling Stock Route

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 October 1936 · page 5

Pursuant to Clause 2 of Ordinance No. 60 made under the Local Government Act, 1919, the following route for the driving of loose animals…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Lachlan Shire. Extraordinary Election

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 22 October 1936 · page 3

The extraordinary election for the vacancy in ‘C’ Riding of the Lachlan Shire Council, caused by the resignation of Cr. J. P. Costello,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Alderman Sued Pecuniary Interest Charge Dismissed. Port Macquarie Case

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 22 October 1936 · page 10

At the Port Macquarie Court recently, Gerhard P. C. Quast proceeded against Thomas A. Hudson, auctioneer and valuator, of Port…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Boosting Cowra’s Electricity Council Will Contribute to Cost of Installing Ranges

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 22 October 1936 · page 10

To encourage the use of electricity, Cowra Council will contribute £4 towards the cost of installing electric ranges. This…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

The “Dilly-Dallying” P.W.D. Cowra’s Water Augmentation Scheme. Council Want Work Carried Out by Day Labour

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 22 October 1936 · page 10

A remarkable story of departmental laxity was told the aldermen of Cowra Municipal Council at their fortnightly, meeting on Monday…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Municipal Matters Finances

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 22 October 1936 · page 3

A nett credit balance of £10,965/ 6/10 was disclosed in the financial statement tabled at-the meeting. The various funds, all of which were in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

District Court Four Cases Mentioned Verdict for Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 4

Before his Honor Judge Coyle at the Wyalong District Court on Wednesday, Bland Shire Council, West Wyalong, sought to recover from…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Will Affiliate With S.W.D.S. Council Show Committee Decides Dates for Show Selected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 6

Despite a motion to the contrary, West Wyalong Show Committee has decided to affiliate with the Southwestern District Shows Council and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Road Safety a Week's Reminder Mayor's Appeal

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 3

Mayor H. K. Ford, of Forbes, writes: "I have received a request from the director of the National Road Safety Week for…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Requests Granted Development League and Council Town Band

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 1

Forbes Development League submitted three requests to last week's meeting of the local Municipal Council, all of which were…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

£28,800 Scheme Replace Emergency 5 Relief Works Special Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 1

RECENTLY a deputation from the Forbes Municipal Council consisting of the Mayor (Ald. H. K. Ford), Town Clerk 2 (Mr. D. P. Dempsey), and Engineer (Mr. T. N. Stephens), proceeded to Sydney and interviewed the Minister for Works…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →