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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 11 of 39

Municipal Mems. Donation -- Sale of Pumps-- Closing of Road -- Lights for Saleyards

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 5

Two aldermen, Messrs. W. J. Green and W. H. Hancock, were missing from the council table last Thursday night, when the monthly…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Shire's Office on Friday, April 9th. Present, Crs. J. P. Mooney (President in Chair), M. J…

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Mayor's Address

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 1

When aldermen of the Forbes Municipal Council concluded their deliberations in committee and came into open Council, the meeting room…

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A Surprise for Members. of the Shire Council. Koorawatha Request

Cowra Free Press · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 8

“A change is as good as a rest” is a motto that has little appeal to the good people Koorawatha…

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Shire President’s Minute

Cowra Free Press · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 8

The following was dealt with at last meeting-:— “As requested at the last meeting the Council, I inspected the…

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Complicated Case Lachlan Shire and S. A. Hutchinson

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 2

As briefly referred to in our last issue, this case was before the District Court last week. Solicitor E. R. Mann (Sydney), appeared for the…

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Shire Tenders

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 3

At Friday's meeting of Jemalong Shire Council the following tenders were accepted: Graveling and culverts on Forbes-Parkes Road, J. F…

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Shire Valuer

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 1

At the meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council on Friday It was resolved that Mr. V. M. Ogden, clerk, be reappointed valuer for the ensuing…

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New Car For Shire Engineer Morris Selected

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 1

Quotations for a new car for the engineer were before Friday's meeting of Jemalong Shire Council, when it was resolved to…

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Shire Finances General Fund Overdraft At Low Figure

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 1

The clerk reported to last Friday's meeting of Jemalong Shire Council that a sum of £4626123 had' been collected in rates…

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Jemalong Shire Requests for Road Repairs Friday's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 5

All the members of Jemalong Shire Council were present at Friday's monthly meeting, president Beddie occupying the chair. The…

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A Free Hand Delegate at Shire Conference Rylestone's Request

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 2

Rylestone Shire Council has written to Jemalong Shire Council, requesting support to a number of resolutions to be brought…

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Second Power Plant Acquired by Jemalong Shire For Roadmaking Purposes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 1

The postponed matter of the acquisition of a second power unit for roadmaking purposes was finalised at Friday's meeting of Jemalong…

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Those Baths Council Attacked By Critical Ratepayers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 5

Mr. J. A. Johnston, Forbes, writes:-- Dear Sir.--Re your comments on baths and your mention of opposition to the building of same by "the man…

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Lachlan Shire Council (Continued from Last Issues) REPORTS

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 3

Albert Branch of the F. and. S. Association, drawing attention to Bathurst and Galvanised Burrs on roads and reserves in the Albert district,…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday night. Present: Ald. J. V. Thompson…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 4

The following reports were present-ed at the usual monthly meeting on 'Tuesday night:— DIPHTHERIA IMMUNISATION SCHEME…

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Apology to Cowra Council Regarding Lopping of Trees

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 2

Arising from a complaint made to the Postal Department some lime ago regarding the multilation of trees in Soldiers’…

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Cowra Council Will Extend No Preference Electricity Available at Same Cost to Railway

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 5

No preference will be extended to the Railway Department in regard to electricity supplied by the Cowra Municipal…

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Builders Active in [?] [?] Council’s Recommendations for Alterations. Adopted. Plans Passed for Buildings Costing £2,635

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 5

Activity in the building trade is noticeable in Cowra at present as according to the reports being submitted to the…

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