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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 4 of 39

Forbes Cemetery In Disgraceful State Council Asked to Move

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 1

That the condition of the Forbes cemetery was disgraceful, was the opinion expressed by Mr. A. G. Greentree at Wednesday night's…

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Grenfell Municipal Saleyards Success

Cowra Free Press · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 4

The Municipal saleyards opened on February 21 of last year, proved to be a very profitable venture for the Council, as well as a boon to…

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Council Election of Two Aldermen on February 13

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 7

At a special meeting of the Temora Municipal Council on Monday night the report of the Town Clerk Mr. I S. Williams, on the resignation of…

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Emergency Relief Govt. Grants of £49,820 To Forbes Municipal Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 4

What the emergency relief scheme has meant to the Forbes Municipal Council in the 3½ years of its operation was…

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Sees Red Challenge to Shire President Leeton Compromise

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 7

The Leeton controversy regarding the painting of the park seats has resulted in a compromise being effected. The seats are to remain…

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Bulk Electricity Mayor to Represent Forbes at Deputation Application for Substation Here

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 1

When the Forbes Municipal Council met on Thursday night it was unanimously agreed that the Mayor, Ald. H. K. Ford,…

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Shire Proposal Not Hard and Fast Scheme' "Basis for Discussion"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 6

Mr. V. M. Ogden, clerk to the Jemalong Shire Council, interviewed by our representative concerning the Goolagong meeting's…

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Goolagong's Attitude In Bulk Electricity Move Council's Scheme Opposed Mr. Elliott's Views

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 1

THE supply of bulk electricity to the Lachlan Valley is a matter which of late has been receiving. considerable attention by public and semi-government bodies within the affected area, and recently, at the January, monthly meeting of…

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Bland Shire Council Meeting Next Week

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

The monthly meeting Bland Shire Council will be held in the Council Chambers, West Wyalong, commencing on Thursday night next…

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Temora Council Two New Aldermen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 2

As [?] [?] [?] were re ceived for [?] [?] vacant positions on the [?] Municipal Council, [?] [?] [?] [?] [?]…

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Dead Lock Again Erina Shire Council Election Hurdle

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 7

Another deadlock was reached at the first meeting of the Erina Shire Council, following the election of aldermen…

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Meetings of Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 1

Forbes Municipal Council at Its Special meeting last Thursday night, decided to hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. to-morrow to consider…

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Wants Policy of Council Defined Are Undertakings to Be "Boosted" or Ron Economically ? Alderman Meagher in Inquiring Mood Pumping and Other Costs Full Investigation Asked for

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 1

ALD. MEAGHER, since his re-entry into the Council a few months ago, has been delving into the activities of the various municipal undertakings, particularly with regard to the charges that are made from one to the other, charges which…

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£41,000 LOAN Manly Council's Scheme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 2

Alderman Nolan Mayor of Manly, has been empowered by his council to negotiate for a sp[?] loan of £41,000 over 20 years, at the lowest…

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Minority Turned Into Majority Purchase of Condenser at Forbes Power House Council Reverses its Decision

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 2

AT its last regular meeting the Forbes Municipal Council decided, by five votes to two--Ald. Meagher being absent-- to purchase, at a cost of £375 f.o.r. Sydney, a surface condenser for the use of the third, unit at Fobes power house. The third…

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Municipal Finance Position Gradually Improving

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 1

The report of the Town Clerk, as submitted to the council meeting last Monday night, showed that the full amount outstanding for rates and…

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Special Council Meeting Baths and Other Proposals Matter of Loans

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 2

When the Forbes Municipal Council held a special meeting on Wednesday afternoon to consider applications for the position of…

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RIVERINA U.C.P. Council Meets at Wagga West Wyalong Represented

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 1

The council of the Riverina division of the United Country party met at Wagga on Thursday and Friday. There was a large attendance of…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 2

The above Council met on Saturday following attending: Crs. Pereira (President), Shannon, Goonan, Napier and Butler…

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Waugoola Shire Council Business of Saturday’s Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 7

Those present were:- Crs. F. Dickson (President), W. A. O’Neil. F. C. Rowlands, C. G. Rowlands, C. W. Grauss, H. S…

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