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

Council & local affairs, 1937

766 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 39

Of New South [?] Motor Smash On Orange Road Shire Councillor Concerned Mrs. G. H. Griffith Injured

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 1

Fortunately there were very few accidents associated with the Christmas and New Year holiday season, at Forbes, but…

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An Error In Municipal Rate Arrears Wrong Comparison

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 1

In our report of the last meeting of the. Forbes Municipal Council, published in the issue before Christmas; we gave the…

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Bland Shire Council Meeting To-night (Thurs.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 1

The monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, will be held in the Council Chambers, West Wyalong, commencing to-night (Thursday) and…

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District Matters Discussed by Council Requests Agreed To

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 7

The following letters from district centres were received at the last meeting of Lachlan Shire Council (Condobolin):—…

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Baths Proposal Objection to Site Selected Council Asked to Hold Up Work "Too Late in Day," says Mr. Hill

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 1

THE proposal of the Forbes Municipal Council to erect swimming baths in Forbes, which work is on the eve of commencement, was a subject which brought forth much argument at Wednesday night's meeting of the Development League…

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Waugoola Shire Council First Meeting of 1937

Cowra Free Press · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 5

With Cr. F. C. Rowlands back from his tour abroad, there was a full attendance. at the monthly meeting of Waugoola Shire Council on Saturday. In the chair was Cr. F. Dickson (President), while grouped in their usual places were…

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Repairing the Highways and Byways in Waugoola Shire Shire Engineers Comprehensive Report

Cowra Free Press · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 7

To Saturday’s meeting of Waugoola Shire Council, Mr. J. R. White (Shire Engineer) submitted a comprehensive report…

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Can Burn off any time Permission to Be Sanctioned! by Clerk and President.new Regulations in Wau- Goola Shire Council

Cowra Free Press · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 1

A new regulation was introduced to [?] Shire, when the Councillors met at the January meeting - on saturday.it…

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Bland Shire Council Many Letters Received From All Parts of Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 4

Bland Shire Council at its meeting on Thursday and Friday dealt with letters from all parts of the Shire…

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AFTER 26 YEARS Mr. D. Middlemis Retires From Shire Council Staff

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 4

After being a member of the office staff of Bland Shire Council at West Wyalong for 26 years Mr. D. Middlemis has retired from…

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Civic Fireworks at Lachlan Shire Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 6

Last Friday week can go down in history as the day when that most extraordinary hoppening was made known in Australia—the abdication…

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New Car for Shire Engineer Prices Asked For

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 4

Acting on the recommendation of Mr. J. J. Duff (Shire Engineer) Bland Shirt Council has decided to secure quotes for the purchase of a…

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Road Works Mentioned by Councillors At Shire Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 4

When "general business"—that portion of the meeting set aside for members of Council to air their grievances as far as their own…

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Rates Approved for Bland Shire No Objection Raised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 4

As no objection or protests were forthcoming in regard to the rates suggested by Bland Shire Council for 1937. Council at its meeting on…

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Council Agrees Sell Ungarie Property To Recover Rates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 4

Acting on the suggestion of Messrs Mann & Co., (Bland Shire Council's City solicitors). Council has decided to sell an Ungarie town property…

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Swimming Pool Council Takes Action Against "Horseplay" and Hoodlums

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 4

Bland Shire Council has decided (and rightly so) to take definite action to put a stop to "horseplay," hoodulism, ducking,…

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Lachlan Shire Dispute Resignation of Two Councillors Cr. Chanter's Statement (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1937 · page 6

Dear Sir,—The following is a copy of a letter forwarded to "The Lachlander," and as your journal circulates largely throughout C Riding, I…

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Lachlan Electorate Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 6

The above council assembled at Lake Cargelligo on Sunday, 10th January. Mr. Warby (President) presided. Delegates from Hillston and…

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Swimming Pool. Council Takes Action. Against "Horseplay" and Hoodlums

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 2

Bland Shire Council has decided (and rightly so) to take definite action to put a stop ito "horseplay," hoodlumism, ducking, pushing, ball throwing,…

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Municipal Matters

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 5

It was another long council meeting last Monday night, for many important matters had to be dealt with, amongst them being the following…

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