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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 25 of 36

Aldermen Brewer and Mclnnes Clash Lowering of Kerbing and Guttering in McDONNELL STREET Should Not Be at Ratepayers' Expense says Aid. Brewer

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 September 1938 · page 3

It was during the debate on Engineer Rigg's report tabled at the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night, that Aldermen J. W. Brewer (Deputy Mayor) and Ald. H. S. Mclnnes had a stirring Verbal clash. Ald. Mcines said, the Deputy Mayor…

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The Mayor Expresses Faith in Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 1

AS A RESIDENT OVER A LONG PERIOD, I have always been intensely interested in the progress of our town and district. It is only since I became associated with the civic administration and privileged to assist and guide its destinies,…

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Bland Shine Council TENDERS

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 4

TENDERS afe invited and will be received for the following works up till 12 noon on Thursday, 15th September, 1938:—…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Saturday, the following attending:—Crs. Pereira (President), Goonan…

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Weddin Shire. Council. Shire Engineers's Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 3

The Engineer (Mr. G. S. Bailey) reported as follows:—1—State Highway 6, Maintenance Programme 1937/38…

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Young Council Co-operates with Grenfell. In Establishment of Aerodromes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 2

At Thursday night's meeting of the Young Council a letter was received from the Grenfell Municipality, pointing out that it is…

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Shire Engineer Wants New Plant Reasons Stated Council Discussion SHIRE

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 6

Jemalong Shire Engineer, Mr. A. J. Booth, asked his Council to consider the immediate purchase of additional auto grading plant at…

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An Ultimatum Shire Council's Stern Attitude Last Chance for Defaulting Ratepayers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

Submitting his usual report to the monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council conducted on Friday, the Shire Clerk, Mr. V. M…

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Shire Meeting Business

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 2

At a recent meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council a petition was received from Mr. S. F. Tout and 43 others requesting Council's assistance in having…

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Municipal Council Has Last Word In 'Drome Road Dispute

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

The last letter between the Jemalong Shire Council and the Municipal Council concerning the grading of the aerodrome road has been…

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Shire Employees' Picnic Monday, 19th September

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

The Bland Shire Council employees will conduct their annual picnic on the West Wyalong showground on Monday, 19th September, when a…

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Shire Engineer's Report Several Important Items Matter of Dedication

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

Councillors J. F. Hammond and G. H. Griffith were absent from the monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council conducted…

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Overdue Rates Shire of Bland Land to be Sold for Default

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 3

The following persons are required to take notice that the Council ot the Shire of Bland has applied to the Public Trustee to sell the land…

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More Buildings Applications Before Council Value of £2184

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 1

Building applications to the value of £2184 will come before the adjourned fortnightly meeting of Forbes Municipal Council, to be…

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Weddin Shire District Interest Extracts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 9

Correspondence tabled at the monthly meeting of the Weddin Shire Council on Saturday was of a bulky nature, and Included several items of interest…

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"Racket" Sensation Mayor and High Police Officers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 6

The Philadelphia grand jury has indicted Mayor S. Davis Wilson on 21 charges of misbehaviour in office, including failure to suppress…

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Municipal Council Reports of Officers for August Many Activities

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 3

In the course of his report to Tuesday night's meeting of the local Municipal Council, Mr. C. J. Press, health inspector recommended the granting…

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Water Supply Scheme Shire Clerk to Visit Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 6

It is expected that the survey for the Ariah Park-Barellan-Coolamon water supply scheme will be completed by the end of this month…

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CRUMBS From Munic. Council Meeting Correspondence Items

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 6

The full Council was in attendance at Tuesday night's meeting of Forbes Municipal Council with the exception of Aid. Green, from whom an apology…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 5

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council was held last Friday week. Present, Councilors P. J. Mooney (President), J. C. Chanter,…

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