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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 6 of 35

More Shire Prosecutions Noxious Weeds a Defended Suit Case Unconcluded

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 2

Jemalong Shire Council brought two more prosecutions against district landholders at the local Police Court on…

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Sydney Town Hall Lord Mayor Busy On Clean up Campaiqn (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

The Lord Mayor, (Alderman Howie) has started a "clean up" campaign at the Town Hall. He declared that the Town Hall…

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Swimming Baths Request to Council To Prepare Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

The recent proposal to construct concrete swimming haths at Forbes was brought before the Forbes Development League at…

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Ungarie Wants Bequests to Council Some Work Authorised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 6

A letter from Mr. A. W. Stidwil" Secretary F. & 8. Association, UnRarie was received by Bland Shire Council, complaining of the growth…

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AMENDMENT Of Soldiers Pref. Act Council Co-operates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 4

The Forbes Municipal Council unanimously agreed last night to co-operate with the Local Government Officers Association in…

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Advancing Cowra Installing Swimming Baths. Strong Recommendation to Council

Cowra Free Press · Monday 2 March 1936 · page 5

The Advance Cowra Movement wants swimming baths installed and, though often the Cowra Council has expressed…

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R.S. & S.I.L.A. Annual Meeting of Grenfell Sub Branch The Mayor (Ald. J. V. Thomson) Elected President

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 March 1936 · page 4

The annual meeting of the above was held in the Parish Hall on Thursday night, Mr. R. W. Butler (President) being in the chair…

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Shire's New Plant Inspected by Two Councils Impressive Demonstrations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1936 · page 1

On Friday last, the President of Lockbart Shire, (Cr. Brown) accom panied by Cr. Jones, Mr. Herd (Shire Engineer) and Mr. Moyle (Shire…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 March 1936 · page 6

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the council was held on Tuesday night of last week. Present: Ald Hughes (Mayor)…

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Tin Hares Counter-petition. Question Asked at Young Council Table

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 4

“In view of a motion accepted when the Young Council last met, embodying a reference to a petition in opposition to…

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CORRESPONDENCE Council v. League Pin-Pricking Opposed (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 1

Sir,--As one of those present at the founding of the new Forbes Development League last week, permit me to support your plea to the aldermen…

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Baths Proposal Adopted Scheme Will Cost Council £10,960 Plus an Additional £1000 for Compensation Several Sites Inspected by Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 4

As briefly mentioned in last issue, Bland Shire Council has decided to proceed with the construction of a swimming pool at West Wyalong at a cost of £10,960, plus "approximately £1000 as resumption costs…

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Municipal Matters

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 5

Present at the council meeting last night were Ald Hughes (Mayor) Whiley, Bright, Schheider, Fay and Condon…

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Wheoga Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 6

The following annual report will bo submitted to the annual meet-Ing:—Mr. President and Gentlemen,—…

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In Favour of Tin Hares Letter to Young Secretary. From the Mayor of Queanbeyan. Affect of Sport Discussed

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 9

From Mr. John Esmond, Mayor of Queanbeyan, and resident of the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club, Mr. V. J. Guiliano, hon…

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No Baths for Cowra Council "Receives" Letter From Advance Cowra Movement

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 1

Once again the Cowra Municipal Council has been sounded on their attitude towards the election of baths in Cowra. This…

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Junee Sensation As-you-were on Swimming Pool Question. Council Holds Hurried Meeting. Disquieting Reports

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 1

The following should give the advocates of baths in Cowra something to ponder over seriously, and they should also remember that it…

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Municipal Matters Monday Night's Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 10

Those in atendance at Monday night's Council meeting were Aid. M. W. Whitby (Mayor) and Alds. W. L. Hanna, J. Lyall, E. R. Dawson,…

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Shire's Success In Noxious Weeds Prosecution Hosken's Eradication Efforts Not Considered Sufficient by P.M.

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 3

The partly heard case in which Joseph Hosken, of "Youngie," Wirrinya, was charged by Jemalong Shire…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1936 · page 2

From T. B. Payten, re gates on main road Goolagong to Grenfell. Decided that owners of gates be asked to put in motor by-passer…

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