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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 26 of 33

Grenfell Municipal Council. Bogolong Water Supply. Turncock's Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 5

Bogolong Dam: The dam has risen to the level of 29ft. 6in., being a rise of 10 feet 7 inches, representing approximately 37,000,000 gallons for the…

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Noxious Weeds. Municipal Council Condemn Saffron Thistle and Want Star Thistle Deleted

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 5

The report on Noxious Weeds Conference was before Council at the meeting on Tuesday night. Ald Simpson said he could not…

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New Rifle Range. Support from Municipal Council. Special Lease to be Held for Camping Purposes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 5

At the Council meeting on Tuesday night Aid. Sinclair referred to the Special Lease which was forfeited and brought up the matter of…

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Agricultural Bureau of New South Wales. Advisory Council. Message from Advisory Council to Branches of the Bureau

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 6

At its meeting held on 3rd and 4th iust. the ^Advisory Council decided to send the following message to all branches of the Bureau…

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F. & S. ASSOCIATION. Wheogo District Council. Favor Abolition of State Parliaments

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 2

A meeting of the above Council was held on Saturday, following attending: Messrs. R. B. Black (chair), Holcombe, Williams, A. Jones, J. O…

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Grenfell Sale Yards. Report of Saleyards Inspector. Presented to the Council Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 2

I have to report on the operations at the above yards during the period of three months ended 30th September, 1939…

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Shire President Wants Prompt Action £15,000 Aerodrome Proposal Stationary Mr G P Evans, M.L.A., Asked to Have Work Expedited

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 4

Although he had taken every possible step to have the proposed aerodrome at Wyalong constructed, the proposal is stationary at the present time, Cr. A. T. B. Holland, President informed Bland Shire Council at its meeting at West Wyalong…

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Municipal Council Reports of Officers To Friday Night's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 3

In his report, which was adopted, the sewerage inspector, Mr. Press, recommended the renewal of a drainer's license to Arthur Smith, Rankin Street,…

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Lord Mayor's War Fund Forbes Collections Sanctioned Official Notification

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 1

In connection with the recent public meeting held at Forbes, when It was resolved to co-operate with the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War…

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Mayor Ford Opens Bowling Season Many Visitors Here Forbes Rinks Beaten

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 4

Hearty goodfellowship abounded at the official opening of the Forbes Bowling Club's season on Wednesday afternoon…

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Condobolin Municipal Council Meeting of Aldermen

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 2

Alderman N. J. Hanlin (Deputy Mayor), C. H. Whiley, J. L'Estrange, W. Smyth and J. W. Brewer were in attendance at the usual meeting of…

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Will Take Action Shire Council Decides Riding and Driving on Footpaths

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 1

Bland Shire Council has decided to take prompt action against persons riding or driving on footpaths in West Wyalong,…

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Municipal Council Reports. Town 'Clerk's

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 3

Finance: The nett balances of the various bank accounts of the Council, after allowing for the accounts submitted for payment at tonight's…

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Death Follows Road Accident Bland Shire Council Employee Mr. Butt Succumbs to Injuries Second Man Still in Hospital

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 2

Succumbing to severe head and body injuries which he received when a utilty truck overturned near Yiddah on the main highway, between West Wyalong and Barmedman, on Thursday afternoon last, Mr. Alfred…

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Too Much Danger Lighting of Fires Council Refuses Permission

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 1

When three applications from various parts of the Bland Shire area were received at the monthly meeting of Bland Shire…

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Cricket Ovals Council Will Grade Them Cricket Assn. Request

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 2

Bland Shire Council, at its meeting at west Wyalong, decided to agree to a suggestion by the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association that…

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Central Council For Bush Fire Control Formed at W. Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 1

More than 50 farmers from all parts of Bland Shire Council attended a meeting at West Wyalong on Saturday afternoon for…

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A Fine Citizen Mr. S. S. Penberthy's Retirement Council Pays Tribute

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 2

When a letter was received from Mr. S. S. Penberthy, of Barmedman, intimating that, owing to ill health, he had been…

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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. a New Blowfly Dressing for Sheep

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 3

A new dressing for sheep suffering from, blowfly strike has now been developed by the staff of the McMaster Animal Health Research…

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Record Poll At Forbes Municipal By-Election Mr. H. W. Helman Returned Ald. Sanders Letter Causes Sensation

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 1

Unusual interest was aroused in the municipal by-election at Forbes on Saturday, when there were two candidates in the field, Mr. H. W. Helman, architect, being returned by a majority of 171 votes…

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