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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 12 of 33

Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held on the 14th inst. Present, Crs. P. J. Mooney…

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Electricity for Eugowra Extension from Canowindra Shire Accepts Tender

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 4

The Boree Shire Council, at its meeting at Cudal last week, made possible an early commencement for the extension of bulk…

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"Disgrace to Council" Public Lavatory Complaint District Farmers' Complaint

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

Discussing the necessity for the erection of more public lavatories at West Wyalong, under strict supervision, Mr. H. D. Miller (Mildil) told the…

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Appointment of Parkes Municipal Engineer

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 3

"I have already indicated previously the method of procedure in a case such as this, a stall appointment, and I therefore decline to use the privilege…

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Lachlan Shire Council Continued from last Issue.) CORRESPONDENCE

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 3

Condobolin P.P. Board, with reference to rabbit harbour, in the culvert across Tiger's creek within Hylea holding on the roac to Tottenham…

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Mr. Spooner's Joke. Makes Fun of the Narromine Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 5

Dissatisfied with the slowness of the department over the water filtration scheme, Narromine Municipal Council decided to send the Minister…

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Municipality of Condobolin Shift Electrician (Generating Station.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 5

AT PLICATIONS, suitably endorsed are invited and will be received by the undersigned up till 4 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 10th MAY, 1939, from…

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£1600 Grant To Forbes Council Pending Start of £18,000 Programme

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 1

The "Advocate" was advised by 'phone at a late hour last night, by Mr. H. O Elliott, M.L.A., that, following his representations on…

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P. & C. ASSOCIATION. District Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held in the P. and A. Hall on Saturday night, following attending: Messrs. Williams (chair), Gelfius…

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Road Safety. Glaring Headlights. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 3

From time to time the question of glare has been carefully examined by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales but unfortunately up to…

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Municipal Council Thursday Night's Meeting Resumption of Royal Hotel Corner

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 6

There was a full attendance of aldermen at Thursday night's meeting of the local Municipal Council. Following the meeting of the finance…

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Shock for Council Treasury Refuses to Waive Fine Appeal to Minister

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 5

Considerable surprise was caused at a meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council (Condobolin) when it was announced that the Treasury…

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Municipal Valuation Court. To-day. (Before Mr. Bromhead, P.M.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 2

Determination of five objections to valuations by Grenfell Municipal Council. Values determined at amounts…

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Appeal Court. Lachlan Shire Valuations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 2

Constituted as valuation appeal court. Mr. A. B. Collins, P.M., presiding and Mr. H. C. Hodby appearing on behalf of Lachlan Shire Council…

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Urban Area Proposal Rejected by Progress Assn. Only One Supporter Would Not Benefit Ratepayers Mr. G. W. Murray Criticises Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 5

After Mr. G. W. Murray. Vice-President of the West Wyalong Progress Association, had fully explained what he termed would…

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Progress Association Meeting of Committee More Requests to Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

Messrs John Duffy (President). J. Emerton, G. Kearns, senr., H. R. C. Kalms, H. Kent, N. White, G. A. Grintell, G. W. Murray, G. H…

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Municipal Matters

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 6

Present at last meeting of the Municipal Council were Ald. Hanlin (Deputy Mayor in the chair), Brewer, Whiley L'Estrange, McInnes, and…

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"Criminal Offence" Destruction of Timber Farmers Worst Offenders Protest to Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

The West Wyalong Progress Association has decided to ask Bland Shire Council to take the nee[?]sary action to strictly enforce the…

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Dip. Campaign Thanks to Helpers Council's Appreciation

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 3

At the meeting of the local Municipal Council last night a report from tile health inspector, Mr. C. J. Press, regarding the recent…

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Hire Charges For Spooner Sports Oval Recommendations Before Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 10

The committee appointed to consider the matter of hire charges for the new Spooner Sports Oval brought in its report to last night's…

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