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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 36 of 36

Council Wants Local News Broadcast. A.B.C's Letter to Lachlander

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 December 1938 · page 3

At its meeting on Monday night, the Municipal Council decided to ask the Australian Broadcasting, Commission to include Condobolin news in…

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Financial Statement to Bland Shire Council By Shire Clerk

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 9

The Shire Clerk (Mr., S. M. Smith) submitted the following report to the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, which was held on Friday…

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Four Ridings For Bland Shire Council Notice of Motion Given Greater Representation Claimed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 8

Speaking to a notice of motion that he gave at the November meeting of Bland Shire Council, Cr. R. Penfold told Council at Its…

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Shire Saleyards £20/12/3 Yard Dues

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 4

During the month of November five sales weer held at the West Wyalong Shire saleyards two fortnightly markets, two special sheep sales, and one…

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Shire Council Wins Appeal Case Magistrate Delivers Reserved Decision Appellant Not Entitled to Relief Verdict Regarded as Very Important

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 1

In a reserved decision delivered at the West Wyalong Appeals Court on Wednesday, Mr. P. Grugeon, P.M.,…

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Mayor of Parkes Ald. Spicer Re- elected His Long Service Record

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 10

Alderman F. W. Spicer, who was on Tuesday night chosen unopposed as Mayor of Parkes for the ensuing 12 months, has an unparalleled…

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Increase Town Improvement Rate to 5d in £ Bland Shire Council Proposal For Town of West Wyalmg to Enable Improvements to Be Carried Out

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 5

UNLESS PROTESTS TO THE CONTRARY ARE RECEIVED, IT IS THE INTENTION OF BLAND SHIRE COUNCIL TO INCREASE THE TOWN IMPROVEMENT RATE FOR WEST, WYALONG TO 5d IN THE £ ON THE UNIMPROVED CAPITAL VALUE AT THE NEXT…

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Lord Mayor of Sydney Ald. Nock Re-elected Nominated by Both Parties

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 1

For the first time in the history of the City Council, the one candidate for Lord Mayoral honors was on Tuesday nominated by both parties…

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An Australian Girl Abroad Leona Goes to the Lord Mayor's Show Gardenias at 2/- Each a Soliloquy at the Cenotaph

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

A day at the Lord Mayor's Show—with the previous day spent watching a dress rehearsal—form the greater part of this week's, letter by Leona Deane, who waxes indignant at the cost of gardenias in London—but Pays one just the same…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting

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

The above was held at the Shire Chambers on Friday, 8th instant. Present, Crs. P. J. Mooney (President), Chanter, Hunt, Elwin,…

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Gravel on Travelling Stock Routes. the Right of a Shire to Take Same

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 December 1938 · page 3

Interested readers will know that for several months, there has been correspondence between the Condobolin P. P. Board and Lachlan Shire…

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Leona Goes to the Lord Mayor's Show. Gardenias at 2- Each. a Soliloquy at the Cenotaph

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 December 1938 · page 4

A day at the Lord Mayor's Show -- with the previous day spent watching a dress rehearsal--form the greater part of this week's letter by Leona Deane, who waxes indignant at the cost of gardenias in London--but buys one just the same…

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Municipal Rates Reduced Saving Of ¼d. In The Aggregate Rate Over Whole Area Town Clerk's Report The Estimates For 1939

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 1

IN OUR LAST issue we indicated that the Forbes Municipal Council had adopted estimates of revenue and expenditure at its meeting on Thursday night which provide for a reduction of ¼d. in the £ on the aggregate rates of the municipality for the…

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The Mayor Entertains

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 2

Following the Council meeting on Tuesday night the aldermen, staff and members of the Press were invited by the Mayor to partake of…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 5

The monthly meeting of above was held on Tuesday evening, following attending: Ald. Thompson (Mayor), Bradley, Jones, Sinclair…

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A Year of Progress. Mayor's Report. To Council Meeting on Tuesday Night. Gentlemen

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 5

Having completed my fourth term as Mayor of this municipality I have pleasure in submitting to you a brief report concerning the operations of…

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Kerbing and Guttering. Petition to Council. Objections to Paying Extra Charges for Wide Corners

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 5

A petition was received protesting against the extra charge of £2/6/ being placed upon owners of property where kerbing and guttering has been…

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Shire Boundaries Alterations Suggested

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 December 1938 · page 2

When a letter from the Department of Works and Local Government was tabled at a meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council, suggesting alterations…

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Death of Mr. S. M. Smith Shire Clerk for 22 YEARS Held Many Public Positions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 December 1938 · page 2

The death of Mr. Sidney Martin Smith, (Shire Clerk) occurred with tragic suddenness on Monday evening last. Mr. Smith had not been…

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