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

Council & local affairs, 1938

718 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 20 of 36

"Leading Where?" Abandon of Shire's Support Cr. Wheatley's Query

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 1

When a letter from Mr. A. E. Sunter-Clarke, of Daroobalgie, was read at the monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council on…

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Explanation Needed Letter to Council Barmcdman Stock Route

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 2

When a letter from Mr. S. J. Penberthy. Secretary of the Progress Association. Barmedman, was received at the monthly meeting of Bland…

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"Kill Those Crows" Cr. Herbert at Shire Meeting Wants Price Per Head

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 1

The predatory crow was spiritedly condemned by Councillor H. J. Herbert at the monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council on…

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HON, E. S. SPOONER, M.L.A Will Meet Council Application for £21,868 Grant

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 2

Hon. E. S. Spooner, M.L.A., Minister for Works and Local Government, has advised Council that he will meet the President…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald. H. C. Moulder M.L.C.) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Condobolin Municipal Council on Monday night last…

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Alderman Whitby Wild. Childish Talk At A Cowra Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 2

We take, the following from "Cowra Guardian:— Outspoken as were aldermanic comments when, several weeks ago, the…

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Council Bails Up. Park Tennis Club Requests

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 4

Two requests from the Park Tennis Club to the Municipal Council did not have an a[?]m chair passage on the floor of the…

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Council Can't Stand Strain Kerbing Contract Discussed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 3

Contractor S. R.. Oppy's time has expired in which to complete the contract for kerbing and channelling. Who is now. responsible for the…

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General Business at Shire Council Requests for Work

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 4

When the President (Cr[?] A. A. Wallace) announced that the meet[?] ing was open to Councillors to bring matter concerning their own Ridings…

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Merringreen Road "Worst in Bland Shire"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 8

According to [?] an Ungarie district [?] vocate[?] to-day, [?] leading to [?]…

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Weddin Shire Bits and Pieces Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 10

Glimpses here and there at the proceedings of the monthly meeting of the Weddin Shire Council conducted at the week-end, make…

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Straying Stock Dispute at Wyalong Shire Clerk Explains

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 2

Even though straying stock may be [?]ating a ratepayers vegetable or flower garden, or doing other damage, the…

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Rationed Work for Shire Employees (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 2

Dear Sir,—Please allow me space in your valuable paper to contradict a statement made by Mr. G. Kearus Senr.. in his letter to the Council in…

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Dunningham Memorial Council Contributes £1 1s

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 7

Remarking that the late Sir John Dunningham, M.L.A., (ex-Minister for Labor and Industry) had been an outstanding public man from a…

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Not Council's Concern Alleged Sweating Wage

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 1

A letter from the West Wyalong Progress Association was tabled at the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, asking if Council would…

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Special Income Tax Spent in Shire So Mr. Thomas Says

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 10

Replying to Mr. H. S. Marshman, at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, which was…

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Rate Arrears Forbes Council's Proceedings District Court Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 3

The attempts made by Forbes Municipal Council to collect its rate arrears, running back to the depression years, was reflected in a…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 18 July 1938 · page 5

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday of last week. Present, Crs. P. J. Mooney…

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CORRESPONDENCE At Municipal Council Meetng Sheaf of Letters

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 4

Correspondence of an extensive nature on a variety of subjects was before last Thursday night's meeting of Forbes Municipal…

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Municipal Council Officers' Reports For June Electrical Reticulation Alteration

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 3

In addition to his own work as civil engineer, Mr. T. N. Stephens has been fulfilling the duties of health, building and sewerage…

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