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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 27 of 39

Young Road, Improvements Contemplated by Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 2

At the Council meeting on Tuesday night the aldermen discussed a recommendation from the Engineer to the effect that heavy gravel be…

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Sewerage Council hold matter over for full meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 2

At the Council meeting, on Tuesday night the following minute was tabled by the Deputy Mayor:—I have to report that on…

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Alsatians Banned in Municipality

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 5

The Alsatian is doomed within the Municipality, the Council meeting on Tuesday night agreeing to a request from the Quandong Agricultural?…

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Too High Forbes Council's Charge for Electricity For Extension to Eugowra Boree Shire Engineer's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 10

At the last meeting of the Boree Shire Council, as reported in our columns at the time, the question of the proposed extension of…

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Nine Riding Proposal for the Bland Shire Under Consideration for 26 Years Shire Clerk's Comprehensive Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 6

Following a recent deputation to the Bland Shire Council, in which it was urged that the Council take steps to have the Shire divided into nine ridings, instead of three as at present, the Council instructed the Shire Clerk (Mr. Sidney M. Smith), to…

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Revision Court Bland Shire Rolls Certified by Magistrate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 2

In a report to Bland Shire Council, the Shire Clerk (Mr. S. M. Smith), stated that the annual Revision Court was held on 15th instant, and…

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General Rate Estimate Reduced Shire Clerk Submits Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 2

Owing to the satisfactory collection of rates by Bland Shire Council, the Shire Clerk (Mr. S. M. Smith) has advised Council…

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District Council F. AND S. ASSOCIATION Meeting of Executive

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 6

A meeting of the Executive of the Wyalong District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held at West Wyalong on the…

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Straying Stock In Forbes Municipality Owners Fined

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 3

Mr. J. F. Williams appeared for the Forbes Municipal Council in two cases brought before the local Police Court on Tuesday in which…

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PREMATURE Boree Shire Council's Decision Regarding Eugowra Electricity Extension

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1937 · page 3

The report which the Boree Shire engineer, Mr. L. W. Morris, submitted to Thursday night's meeting of Forbes Municipal…

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Council Crumbs From Thursday's Municipal Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1937 · page 5

All the aldermen were in attendance. The offer of a second-hand road sweeping machine from Mr. W. N. Stone, Ultimo, at £44, was received and…

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Shire Engineer Submits Monthly Report Concerning Many Matters

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1937 · page 4

The Shire Engineer (Mr. J. J. Duff) submitted the following report to the last meeting of Bland Shire Council which was held in the Council…

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Baths Opening Development League Co-operation Appreciated by Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1937 · page 1

The Forbes Development League wrote to last Thursday night's meeting of the local Municipal Council, pointing out that, as the…

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Shire Credit Balance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1937 · page 4

Jemalong Shire, Forbes, has a healthy credit balance to its general fund—£2838/13/5…

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District Works Shire Council Discussion

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council, the following district matters were discussed by Council: From Lake Cargelligo P.A.H. and…

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Burcher Works Before Shire Council Referred to Engineer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 5

At the last meeting of Lachlan Shire Council, a letter was received from Burcher Progress Association stating (1) That it has been decided…

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Council's Request Refused

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 4

The Main Roads Board has advised Lachlan Shire Council that its request cannot be granted for the proclamation of a main road between…

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Council's Request Refused

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 5

The Main Roads Board has advised Lachlan Shire Council that its request cannot be granted for the proclamation of a main road between…

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W.W. Bowling Club Selection of Site Discussion With Shire President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 7

A special meeting of members of the West Wyalong Bowling Club, convened by the President, was held at the Memorial Hall on Monday…

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Important Decision Loss on Pound Fees Council's Cannot Assist

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 5

An important decision in regard to the position of poundkeepers, and the liability of Shire Council's in regard to any…

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