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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 28 of 36

Council Objects to Tents Railway Employees Position

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 4

The Town Clerk read the following letter to the Aldermen present at Monday night's, meeting. It came from Mr. D. W. Salmon, a railway…

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Council Officers' Reports. Aerodrome and Swimming Club Fences. Lachlan Street Footpath. Finance. Town Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 4

Finance : The nett balances of the various bank accounts of the Council, after allowing for the accounts submitted for payment at to-nights…

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Can Prove It Against Shire Council Alleged Victimisation and Discrimination

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 2

Speaking at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Progress Association, Mr. Keith Emmett said that, despite denials by Bland Shire…

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"Killedthe Scheme" Shire Clerk's Report Barnardo Park Improvements Progress Association Discussion

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 2

During the course of a debate at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Progress Association, the President (Mr. John…

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Loan Council To Meet Within Two Weeks CANBERRA

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 1

The Loan Council meeting, which was postponed last week owing to the uncertainty overseas, is to be held within two weeks, said the Federal…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 October 1938 · page 4

The above Council met on Saturday, the following attending: Councillors Pereira (President), Goonan', Napier, J. O'Malley and Butler…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 October 1938 · page 4

[?]ber, 1938, were as follows: General fund £3882/4/5; Greenethorpe T.I.L. Fund £67/12/6; Quandialla T.I.L. Fund £55/17/1; Caragabal…

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"Chamberlain Square" Mayor's Suggestion Adopted

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 October 1938 · page 3

On the decision of the Parkes Council at its meeting on Tuesday night, the Prime Minister of England is to be…

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Council's Donation

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 October 1938 · page 4

A donation of £22- to the funds of the Far West Children's Health Scheme, Parkes Branch, is to be made by the Parkes Council…

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Outstanding Rates Must Be Paid Shire Council Determined

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 1

Despite the leniency and consideration shown by the Wingadee Shire Council (Coonamble) a number of ratepayers have failed to meet their…

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Shire Tenders

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 6

During the course of the monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council contract 3837 for work on the North Condobolin road was let to Dean and…

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Shire Finances Collection of Rate Arrears

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 3

Reporting to the monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council conducted on Friday, the Shire Clerk (Mr. V. M. Ogden) stated…

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Engineer's Report Shire Works Reviewed Miscellany of Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 5

Little discussion followed the reading of the monthly report by the Shire Council Engineer, Mr. A. J. Booth, at the regular meeting of…

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New Plant? Shire Councillors Weigh Pros and Cons Matter Deferred

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 4

Jemalong Shire Council Engineer, Mr. A. J. Booth, asked his Council last month to consider the immediate purchase of additional…

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Grenfell Municipal Council Monthly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1938 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday night, following attending Alderman J. V. Thompson (Mayor), Aldermen…

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Shire Council Meeting To-night (Thursday)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 2

The monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council will commence in the Shire Chambers at West Wyalong, to-night (Thursday) and win…

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Weddin Shire District Matters Dealt With Caragabal Lighting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 6

Cr. Shannon was the only absentee from Saturday's meeting of Weddin Shire Council, when several matters of interest to our…

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Relay Races for Swimming Club Council to be Approached

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 3

A special Committee meeting of the West Wyalong Amateur Swimming Club, instructed the Honorary Secretary (Mr. Ken Ruxton) to…

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Motion for Council From West Milby F. & S. Association Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 6

The West Milby branch of the Farmers and Settlors' Association at its monthly meeting carried a resolution expressing regret to the…

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Shire Council Receives Many Letters

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 5

Although Bland Shire Council com[?] menced its business in the Shire Chambers at West Wyalong at about 7.30 p.m. on Thursday…

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