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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 14 of 33

Country Party. Meeting of Young Electorate Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 1

During the course of his remarks when welcoming delegates and Major Reid to above meeting, Mr. W. A. O'Neill (President) said he thought…

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Bowsers to go at Narromine. No Change in Council's Attitude

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 3

The time for certain petrol pumps tor be removed from the streets is drawing near. We understand that feelers have been put out, but that…

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GREENE v. I'ANSON. Leave to Appeal Refused. Privy Council Decision

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 5

The Privy Council refused leave to appeal against the decision of the High Court of Australia in the case of Greene versus I'Anson…

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President's Report to Shire Council Important Matters Mentioned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 7

The following matters of im-. portance were dealt with in the Presidential Minute presented to Bland Shire Council at its et…

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Engineer's Report To Bland Shire Council Concerning District Matters

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 9

The Shire Engineer (Mr. J. J. Duff) submitted the following rcport to the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, at its last meeting: —…

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Shire Buys New Grading Plant Necessary for Maintenance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 1

Jemalong Shire Council has purchased a second diesel speed patrol grading unit at a cost of £1,950. The plant on order is the same…

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Minister Defende By Shire President Country-Minded Man

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 2

Defending Mr. E. S. Spooner, M.L.A. (Minister for Works) against recent attacks by other Shire and Municipal Councils,…

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Deputations to Council Road Works Wanted Engineer to Investigate Complaints

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, Messrs J. Coelli and J. E. Koop, representing the Blow Clear Progress Association, and…

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Lachlan Shire Council. Ordinary Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 3

Council met on Friday, 12th inst. Present, Crs. P. J. Mooney (President), J. C. Chanter, J. P. Costello, H. P. Elwin, G. G. Hunt, J. M…

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Scandalous Position. Lighting Restrictions. Council to Make Inquiries

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 3

That the continuance of the lighting restrictions at Young and other towns dependent upon the Burrinjuck electricity scheme was…

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Truck for Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 5

Gundagai Councillors wore unanimous in a decision to purchase a 3-4l ton motor lorry. At present the Shire is spending heavily on the hire…

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Weddin Shire Meeting Gleanings

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 3

Among the correspondence tabled at the monthly meeting of Weddin Shire Council last week was a letter from the Grenfell Municipal Council asking if…

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Report to Council From Health Inspector Recommendations Adopted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 4

Bland Shire Council,at its montly meeting at West Wyalong adopted recommendations contained in a report submitted…

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Lachlan Shire Council. (Continued from last issue.) CORRESPONDENCE

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 3

Department of Lands, with reference to the additional area to reserve for Lake Cargelligo tennis courts. Action is being taken under the Public…

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Aldermen As Wardens

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 7

The chief warden of Sydney, Mr. Docker, said that 20 aldermen of the City Council who were co-operating in plans for Sydney's protection in…

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Council Sued for £11,000

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 6

Lithgow Council has been served with writs claiming damages of £11,000, allegedly arising out of a motor lorry smash on the Tank…

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Lachlan Shirt Council. (Continued from last issue). CORRESPONDENCE

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 29 May 1939 · page 2

J. E. Mathewson, Lake Cargelligo, claiming mileage for car travelling in connection with rabbit destruction on roads. His claim was for 394 miles…

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Literary Institute Will Carry On Important Decision Made at Committee Meeting Shire Council Renders Valuable Help

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 4

As a result of valuable assistance rendered by the Bland Shire Council and the co-operation of subscribers and tenants, the…

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Council's Insurances Change to Government Insurance Office Town Clerk's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 3

Forbes Municipal Council has resolved to transfer its insurances after June 30 to the Government Insurance Office. The matter was the…

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A Zealous Public Officer District-Surveyor at Forbes Council's Congratulations

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 2

The District Surveyor, Land Board Office, Forbes, wrote to last week's meeting of Forbes Municipal Council Pointing out that the fence…

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