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

Council & local affairs, 1939

658 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 33

District Matters Receive Attention By Lachlan Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 5

The following matters were dealt with at the monthly meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council:—Burcher Progress Association…

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Council's Camping Fee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 1

Many complaints have been made to the N.R.M.A. that, the Warringah Shire Council had charged people £1 for pitching tents on private…

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MR. T. D. P. HOLDEN Death Announced Ex-M.L.C. and Alderman (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 1

Mr. Thomas Douglas Percy Holden, an ex-Member of the N.S.W. Legislative Council, died in Sydney aged 79…

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Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 5

APPLICATIONS from persons competent will be received up till 12 noon on Wednesday, 12th January, 1939, for the position of Temporary Clerk…

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D. Grade Clerk For Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 1

In order to cope with the large volume of work in regard to preparing rate notices, Bland Shire Council has decided to engage a D. Grade clerk…

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Bland Shire Council Proposed Special Loan of £7,500

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 5

THE Council of the Shire of Bland hereby notifies in pursuance of Section 180 of the Local Government Act, 1919, that—…

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Shire Clerk's Death Deplored by Council "Capable and Loyal Officer" Great Loss to Council and Ratepayers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 4

Bland Shire Councillors, at a special meeting at West Wyalong on Wednesday afternoon, expressed surprise and regret at the…

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MR. E. E. RANNARD Appointed Acting Shire Clerk

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 1

Mr. Rannard has been in Councils' employ for about 12 months. The action of the President (Cr. A. T. B. Holland) in appointing Mr…

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Barmedman Sewerage Council Signs Agreement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 1

At a special meeting of Bland Shire Council, at West Wyalong, on Wednesday afternoon, the Council authorised the President (Cr. A. T…

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£14,000 Loan Bulk Electricity Scheme Council Approves of Proposal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 4

Acting on the recommendation of the President (Cr. A. T. Holland) at a special meeting of Bland Shire Council at West Wyalong, on…

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Vegetable Garden At Sewerage Depot Resident's Complaint Matter Investigated by Council Officer and "Advocate"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 1

During the holidays we received a written complaint from a man signing himself "T. McLaren, Forbes," whose identity…

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Road Safety. the Four Absolutes (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 9 January 1939 · page 2

Here are what might be called the four 'absolutes' for checking oneself in an effort to solve the human factor in the accident problem…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 2

Council held its ordinary meeting last Monday night. Present. Ald. H. C. Moulder (Mayor), N. J. Hanlin, W. Smyth, H. F. May, J. W. Brewer, C…

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Burrangong Shire. Work for December

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 6

Following is a report of the Shire Engineer, Mr. A. E. Overton, of work carried on during December:— The construction of the Young to…

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Municipal Works Programme

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 2

Respecting the above the Town Clerk submitted the following information:--Total programme estimated to cost…

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Bland Shire Council Proposed Special Loan of £7,500

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 5

THE Council of the Shire of Bland hereby notifies in pursuance of Section 180 of the Local Government Act, 1919, that—…

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By One Vote Plats Proposal for Wagga Rejected On Deputy Mayor's Casting Vote

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 2

On the casting vote of the Deputy Mayor (Alderman G. M. Cox)., who was presiding at the meeting in the absence of the Mayor (Alderman H…

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President's Resignation From Forbes District Ambulance Appointed to Council of N.S.W.T.S.B.

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 6

Rev. J. H. Costello, who has acted as president of Forbes District Ambulance since its inception, tendered his resignation from that position…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 4

The monthly meeting of above was held on Saturday, following attending: Cr. Periera (President), Crs. Coonan, Napier, Shannon, Butler…

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£2250 Available for Shire Work

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 January 1939 · page 4

Cr. Peerira stated that the finances of the Council had been studied very carefully, and providing that the coming rates were paid and portion…

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