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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 33 of 35

Fighting Fires in Waugoola Shire Many Brigades Register

Cowra Free Press · Monday 14 December 1936 · page 1

Many brigades in country centres, are ready to combat the fire fiend, whose rav[?]hing influence has been felt within the…

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Ald. M W. Whitby Again Mayor Chief Citizen for Tenth Term

Cowra Free Press · Monday 14 December 1936 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Aldermen of the Cowra Municipal Council, Aid. M. W. Whitby was re-elected Mayor of…

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Cr. Dickson's Third Term Waugoola Shire President's Election, Allowance Increased to £52

Cowra Free Press · Monday 14 December 1936 · page 1

For his third successive term, Cr. Fred Dickson was re-elected President of Waugoola Shire Council at Saturday's meeting…

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An Xmas Extra" for Shire Relief-ites Workers and Food Recipients to Benefit

Cowra Free Press · Monday 14 December 1936 · page 1

The Christmas spirit has spread to the Government, and as a result of a decision which which was read at Saturday's…

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Extraordinary Occurrence Lachlan Shire Presidential Election. Heated Words and Hasty Resignation of Councilors Chanter and Crouch

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 December 1936 · page 2

Last Friday can go down in history as the day when that most extraordinary happening was made known in Australia--the abdication of King Edward VIII. But intense as it was in the way of an item of far-reaching comment, it was completely…

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Bland Shire Council Monthly Meeting Held District Matters Discussed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 2

Bland Shire Council, at its last meeting, received the usual big batch of letters from all parts of the Shire, in regard to requests…

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Cant Collect Outstanding Rates from Crown Shire Council's Loss

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 8

In the Shire Clerk's report presented to the monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council last Friday, Mr. Ogden suggested,…

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Badly Needed Hydro-Electricity for Country Shire Council to Take Steps

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 2

That hydro-electrlclty schemes for country towns and residents were becoming more and more necessary, and that a move to…

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CR. R. H. BEDDIE Again President of Shire Council Unanimous Decision

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 4

At a special meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council held on Friday morning at the shire Chambers to fix the presidential…

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CR. A. [?] B. HOLLAND Re-elected President Of Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 2

Bland Shire Council, at its meeting on Friday last, unanimously re-elected Cr. A.T. B. Holland President for his sixth term…

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The Estimates Jemalong Shire Council Same Rate as for 1936 Action Authorised to Collect Rates

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 4

Dealing with the financial side of the Jemalong Shire Councils activities at last Friday's meeting of councillors, shire Clerk V M…

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Mayor of Forbes Ald. Ford Elected Unopposed For Fourth Term

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 4

Thursday night's regular meeting of Forbes Municipal Council was preceded by a call of the Council for the purpose…

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Sheep Dip at Shire Saleyards Cr. Penfold's Suggestion

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 2

Speaking at the last meeting of Bland Shire Council, Cr. R. Penfold, urged Council to seriously consider the advisability of…

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Shire Tenders Only One Accepted Sale of Roller

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 7

Of the three tenders advertised recently for work on various roads In the Jemalong Shire, only one was accepted by councillors at…

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Shire Shorts Gates said Roads Main Roads Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council held at the Shire offices on Friday, the following matters were brought forward In…

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Aldermen Attacked For Non-Collection of Outstanding Rates Ald. Meagher in Verbal Conflict With His Colleagues

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 1

WHEN the report of the finance committee (which had been Considered in camera for upwards of an hour and a half) came up for adoption all the regular fortnightly meeting of Forbes Municipal Council on Thursday evening, Alderman A. J…

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Field Valuer for Bland Shire Mr. D. A. Gadie Appointed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 2

Bland Shire Council, at its meeting on Friday, received seven applications from various parts of the State for the position of Field…

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Stray Dogs Council Takes Action Letter to Police

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 2

Acting on the resolution moved by Crs. H. Kaye and H. Penfold, at the last meeting of Bland Shire Council, a letter is to be forwarded to…

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Road Wanted Through District Properties Council Takes Action

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 2

At Friday's meeting of Bland Shire Council, Mr. J. T. Roberts waited on Council asking that a road be dedicated and opened through the…

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Progress Association Requests to Council Radio Station Suggested

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1936 · page 2

A letter from Mr. E. A. Wilder, Secretary of the West Wyalong Progree Association, was tabled at the last meeting of Bland Shire Council…

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