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

Council & local affairs, 1937

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Presidential Minute to Shire Council Several Matters Attended To

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 9

"During die month I attended to the following business Council. said Cr. A. T. B. Holland (President), when submitting his presidential…

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AFTER 26 Years Mr. D. Middlemis Retires From Shire Council Two Presentations Made

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 4

After 26 years of active service as a member of the office staff of Bland Shire Council, Mr. D. Middlemis has retired, and has…

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Weddin Shire Monthly Meeting at Grenfell Correspondence

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Weddin Shire, Council held at Grenfell on Saturday was attended by the following councillors:…

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Shire Elections Opposition Rumoured For A. Ridina Councillors

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 6

According to an unoflicial statement made during the week, the A. Hiding repersentatives (Crs. G. J. Bland and H. Kaye), will have…

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Presentation by Shire Staff Retires After 26 YEARS

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon last the office and the outdoor staff of the Bland Shire Council gathered at tie Shire Hall, to make a presentation…

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Council Meets Agricultural Bureau Important Matters Discussed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 7

The cuarterly meeting of the Agricultural Bureau Advisory Council took place in the Board room at the Department of Agriculture, Sydney,…

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Objections To Swimming Baths Site Council Has Conference with Objectors Water Commission's Representative Present Filling in Area Not Objected to

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 1

FOLLOWING the representations which certain ratepayers made to the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission that the Municipal Council intended constructing swimming baths in King George V. Memorial Park--which they contended…

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“The Bathurst Times” and Grenfell Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 6

Concluding an article on the Grenfell parks the “Bathurst Times” through its Grenfell correspondent states: “. . . . Taylor Park is frankly…

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Lachlan Shire Recent By-election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 3

Mainor J. C. Chanter and Mr. H. P. Elwin were returned at the recent by-election for C. Riding of Lachlan Shire caused by the resignations of…

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United Country Party Lachlan Electorate Council Conference at Condobolin

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 6

A meeting of members of the Lachlan Electoral e Council of the United Country Party of New South Wales was held at Condobolin on…

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Important Motions for District Council Meeting From F. & S. Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 4

Important motions, for discussion at the District Council of the Farmers & Settlers Ass[?] were carried at Saturday's meeting of…

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Dilapidated Buildings Council Endorses Inspector's Report For Necessary Iterations or Demolition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 2

During the depression period many buildings, particularly of an older nature fell Into a state of disrepair and became a blot on the…

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Council Crumbs From Thursday's Meeting The Erratic Town Clock Striking of Rates - Public Meetings

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 6

The only absentees from the meeting were Aldermen Hancock (deputy Mayor), and Green, from whom apologies were received and accepted…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Shire office on Friday, 12th February. Present, Crs P. J. Mooney (President, in Chair)…

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Municipal Matters Dealt with at Monday Niget[?]

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 2

Those present at Monday night’s meeting were: Aid. Whitby (Mayer), Tucker, Whiteley, Richards, Dawson, Hargans, Lyall and Hanna,…

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Monthly Meeting Jemalong Shire Council Correspondence Summary

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 9

In addition to the customary receipt of officers reports covering the work and transactions of the past month, a rather heavy…

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Jemalong Shire 'S Finances. Rates and Depreciation New Valuations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 3

Concerning the extent of rate collections since last meeting, Shire Clerk Ogden reported to Friday's monthly meeting of the…

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Delegates Meet at West Wyalong Annual District Council Meeting Several Important Resolutions Carried President & Secretary Unanimously Re-elected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 6

The annual general meeting of the District [?] of the [?] mers and Settlers' Association, which was held at West Wyalong, was one of the shortest meetings held for a number of years, the whole of the business being transacted in less than three…

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Successful Municipal Deputation Emergency Relief Scheme to Be Continued for Another Month The Baths Proposal, Filtration Plant Scheme and the Cement Lining of Water Mains

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 1

THE Mayor (Ald. H. K. Ford) and Town Clerk (Mr. D. P. Dempaey), who left for Sydney last Tuesday to interview different Government departments in regard to several matters engaging the attention of the local Municipal Council, returned…

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Lachlan Electorate Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 2

On Sunday next, 7th March, the above Council will assemble at Ungarie for the annual general meeting. The business commences at 11 a.m…

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