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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 22 of 33

Shire's Third Grading Plant

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 5

At a cost of approximately £2,000, Jemalong Shire Council has obtained a second auto-patrol grading plant. This council has three power-plants…

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Wyalong Water Account Council Rectifies Position Certain Adjustments Needed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 7

The vexed question of Wyalong ratepayers being charged for water used by West Wyalong residents, two [?]miles away, was…

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Salesmen Agree on Plan for Sale Dates at West Wyalong Conference with Shire President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 3

In a special report to the Bland Shire Council, at its meeting at West Wyalong. the Shire President (Cr. A. T. B. Holland) was…

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MR.E.L.KILLEN New U.C.P. Central Council Chief (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 1

At a meeting of the Central Council of the United Country Party, Mr. E. L. Killen was elected Chairman of the Council, in place of Mr. J. P…

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Condobolin Municipal Council. First Official Meeting, 1890

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 7

Concerning this the Condobolin "Argus," of Saturday, August 2nd., 1890, records it as follows: -- The first meeting of this council for…

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More Requests From Progrerss Assn. To Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, at West Wyalong, a letter was received from, the Progress Association. West Wyalong, asking…

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Progress Association Talked "Piffle" Shire President Indignant Indiscriminate Destruction of Timber

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 2

Weet Wyalong Progress Association was soundly criticised by Cr. A.T. B. Holland, President of the Bland Shire Council, at a…

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Municipal Council Meeting of Aldermen

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 6

Aldermen H. C. Moulder, Mayor, H. F. (Selems, H. S. McInnes, H. F. May, N. J. Hanlin, C. H. Whiley and J. W. Brewer were present at the…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 5

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday, 11th inst. Present, Councilors P. J. Mooney (President), J. C. Chanter, J. P…

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Lachlan Shire Council. (Continued from last issue)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 3

James Anderson, Bootoowa, offering to do roadwork in his locality. The engineer was empowered to arrange for the work should be consider it…

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Municipal Council Thursday Night's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of Forbes Municipal Council, held on Thursday night following a meeting of the finance committee, was attended by the whole…

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Mayor Ford Enters 11th Year As Hospital Chairman Reports Presented at Annual Meeting Public Apathy Deplored

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 1

"EVERY possible service is now available at the hospital. We can't give the people of Forbes any more, yet they never rally to the support of their hospital when a function is conducted to raise money for it…

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Water Meters Conversion to Positive Type Engineer's Recommendation to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1939 · page 4

That a large number of meters of Forbes water reticulation area, owing to faulty parts and silt deposits, were registering slowly and…

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Shire Work. Cr. Elwin Asks Many Questions

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 3

At last meeting of the Lac[?]n Shire Council, Cr. Elwin asked the engineer, Mr. Rigg (through the President) the following questions and…

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The Man Who Takes a Risk. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 31 August 1939 · page 1

Although there is a general feeling of satisfaction that the death roll of road accidents was reduced by 10.9 per cent. last year, there are features…

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Soil Erosion Narraburra Council's Scheme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 4

To deal with soil erosian a scheme is being considered by the Narraburra Shire Council, whereby plant and a specialist's services will be…

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CORRESPONDENCE Quandi. Rd. Deplorable, Says Progress Body Reply to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 September 1939 · page 9

Quandialla Progress Association complains that the streets of the village are in a deplorable condition despite frequent requests to the…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 4

The following Aldermen were present at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Condobolin Municipal Council, held in the Council Chambers on…

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Shire Resident Criticised by Progress Assn. Recent Remarks Resented Indiscriminate Destruction of Timber

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 10

The statement made by Cr. A. T. B. Holland, President of Bland Shire Council, at the last meeting at West Wyalong, when he…

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Requests to Council From Progress Assn. Improvements to Town

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 6

At the last meeting of the West Wyalong Progress Association, the folowing matters were dealt with and will be brought under the notice of…

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