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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 29 of 39

Bush Fire Menace New Organisation Campaign Special Shire Brigades

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 4

Representatives of ninny government and private bodies conferred at the Chief Secretary's Department on Tuesday in an endeavor to evolve a…

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House Connections Council Adopts Report Method of Payment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 2

A lengthy report was tabled at the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council in regard to the procedure of connecting West Wyalong…

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No-Confidence Motion Defeated At Progress Association Meeting Regarding Mechanical Excavator Argument For and Against Council's Attitude

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 5

After a debate at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Progress Association, a motion of no-confidence in Bland Shire Council, in connection with the introduction of mechanical excavators to West Wyalong, was defeated by nine votes to four…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1937 · page 3

The following reports were adopted at Tuesday night's meeting:— TURNCOCK'S REPORT. I have to report on the water…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1937 · page 7
Also in Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder

The above Council met on Tuesday night, following being present: Ald. Thompson (Mayor), Simpson, Halls, Sinclair, Buttenshaw,…

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Shire Council Bombshell the Unexpeceted Has Happened Ex-Councillor Crouch Again on the Warpath

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 October 1937 · page 3

Some say, "It is always the unexpected that happens." The word "always' 'is not justified, but the word "frequently may well be used. It…

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Council's Action Not Out of Order

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

At the Council meeting on Tuesday night Alderman Shoemark asked how the Council stood over the sewerage question. They had decided…

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Inspection of Town by Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 9

Submitting a report to the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Progress Association. Mr. G. W. Murray Stated that Crs. H. Kaye, G. J. Bland,…

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Weddin Shire District Matters Dealt With Saturday's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 8

The full Council was present at Saturday's meeting of Weddin Shire with the exception of Cr. Butler, from whom an apology was received…

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Council Positions Probationary Appointments to Be Made

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 1

Forbes Municipal Council last night had before it the applications for the positions of assistant at the sewerage treatment works and of an apprentice…

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New Buildings Applications Before Council Plans Approved

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 5

Forbes Municipal Council last night approved of building plans of a total value of £2500. Two of the buildings are of a value of…

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Annual Picnic Council Employees' Outing Sports Results

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 5

Accompanied by their wives, families, relatives and friends and traversing the roads the condition of which occupy the working…

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"Ridiculous Request" Regarding Bowling Green Position of Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 10

Bland Shire Council, in answer to a request from the West Wyalong Progress Association, has decided to inform the Association…

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Lachlan Shire

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 18 October 1937 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Shire Office on Friday, October 8th. Present Crs. P. J. Mooney (President in Chair), M. J…

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The Band Annual Meeting. One More Trial. Mayor and the Band

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 October 1937 · page 2

The annual meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Friday night, following attending:— Aid. Thompson (chair), Messrs…

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Shire Elections A. Riding Candidate Mr C. J. M. Thomas Nominates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 4

Speaking at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the farmers and Settlers' Association, which was held in the Memorial Hall,…

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Wyangala Dam District Council Acts Departmental Answer Received

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 4

In reply to a resolution, "That as the Wyangala Dam is completed and a large amount of money lying idle, the Government be asked to…

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Civic Crumbs From Thursday Night's Council Meeting Matters of Moment

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 3

FORBES Municipal Council made another move of importance to the town at its meeting last week, when it was resolved to call tenders for the installation of the long-talked-of water supply filtration plant, and endorsed the action of the…

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Shire Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 October 1937 · page 5

The election of Lachlan shire Councilors for the next triennial period has been fixed for Saturday, December 4, 1937, which is also the day…

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