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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 32 of 35

District Matters Discussed by Lachlan Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 4

A number of matters effecting the West Wyalong, Ungarie, Tullibigeal, and Lake Carggelligo districts were discussed at the last meeting of…

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Council Accepts Medical Proposals To Inoculate Children

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 4

At the last meeting of Lachlan Shire Council. Condobolin, a letter was received from Dr. V. E. Elphick, Lake Cargeligo[?] stating that he would…

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Garden Fete Wednesday Night's Opening Marred by Threatening Weather Mayor's Declaration Regarding Catholic Schools

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 1

THE annual garden fete to raise funds to carry on the work of Roman Catholic schools was opened in the Convent grounds on Wednesday evening, but the weather conditions were against a large attendance, while several counter attractions kept a…

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Swimming Baths In King George V. Memorial Park Forbes Proposal Specif Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 12

A number of local people are in the belief that the site of the proposed new municipal baths has not yet been decided upon, but…

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What's in a Name? Euglo to Burcher Mr. S. Ludlow Protests But Council Endorses Change

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council, a letter was received from the Department of Lands, reading as follows:—…

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Shire Electon

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 5

To the Electors of A Riding: Ladies and Gentlemen,-- Yielding to the request of many, as well as my own desire to give service…

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Eighty-two Informal Votes in Waugoola Shire Council Extraordinary Election. Mr. P. W. Richardson Basily Elected

Cowra Free Press · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 1

The poll conducted for the purpose of choosing a successor to Cr. F. B Hinton. in B Riding of Waugoola Shire Council…

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Council Meeting Lapses

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 4

Parkes Council meeting lapsed on Tuesday last owing to lack of a quorum, but this was net due to the causes of the recent unhappy part…

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Lachlan Shire Election to the Electors of a Riding

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 5

Ladies and Gentlemen: I am a candidate for the extraordinary election for A Riding of Lachlan Shire, and respectfully solicit…

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“50 Per Gent. Irresponsibles” Ald Hancock Attacks Development League. Council Charged with Cutting Off Water From Relief Workers’ Homes

Cowra Free Press · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 8

Aid. Hancock declares that “fifty per cent, of the members of the Forbes Development League are irresponsibles.”…

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Bland Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 December 1936 · page 1

The monthly meeting of Bland, Shire Council, will be held in the Shire Chambers. West Wyalong, commencing at 7.30 p.m. on…

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Public Holiday Wednesday 16th December for Bland Shire Area

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 December 1936 · page 1

Acting o[?] the recommendation of Bland Shire Council, Wednesday, 16th December, has been gazetted as a public holiday for the Bland…

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Special Council Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. F. W. Spicer, M.L.C.) occupied the chair at a special meeting of the Parkes Council on Saturday morning, when the Town…

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General News Mayor of Grenfell ALD. J. V. Thompson Elected for Third Term

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 2

The first meeting of Grenfel Municipal Council held in the new Chambers reelected Ald. J. V. Thompson as Mayor for the…

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Election of Mayor and Shire President

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 1

At last night's Municipal Council meeting, Ald. H. K. Ford was re-elected Mayor for the fourth year in succession,…

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Literary Institute Application for Subsidy To Forbes Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 3

The position of the Forbes Literary Institute was fully set out in a letter addressed to the Municipal Council at its last…

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Weddin Shire Council

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

The above Council met for the first time in the new Council Chambers on Saturday, following attending: Mrs. Pereira, O'Malley, Shannon…

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Waugoola Shire Council Last Meeting for 1938 Cr. P. W. Richardson Welcomed

Cowra Free Press · Monday 14 December 1936 · page 8

On Saturday, Waugoola Shire Council held its last meeting for 1936. Though routine b[?]iness was at a minimum, Council had several important decisions to make. First of all, Cr, Fred Dickson was re-elected for his third term as…

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Making Shire Roads Better the Month's Review of Work in Waugoqla Shire

Cowra Free Press · Monday 14 December 1936 · page 7

Submitted to the Councillors of Waugoola Shire on Saturday by Mr. J. R. White (engineer) was that officer's report on…

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Waugoola Shire Rate. Unaltered President's Casting Vote Decides

Cowra Free Press · Monday 14 December 1936 · page 8

Most important decision made at the monthly meeting of Waugoola Shire Council on Saturday was that the rate…

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