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

Council & local affairs, 1939

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 3

Councillors P. J. Mooney, (President), R. C. Medcalf, G. G. Hunt, J. M. Horsburgb, H. P. Elwin, M. J. B. Mooney & P. J. Costello were in…

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With the Shire Engineer

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 5

On the north-east corner of the Court House there is now a five hundredweight concrete mile post. Inscribed thereon is: W—65; C—34…

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Bare Knees Indecent California's Mayor Says So

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 4

Young Mrs. Alexander, daughter of a clergyman, and wife of a big insurance official at Nettleton, Ark., doesn't think so—but the Mayor of…

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Mobile Train For West Wyalong Council Supports Proposal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 2

Bland Shire Council, at a meetint) at West wyalong, unanimously decided to support a request from the West Wyalong Progress…

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Bathurst Burrs in October Ariah Park Request to Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 8

Narroburra Shire Councillors were amused at their meeting, when a letter was read from the Arlah Park Progress Association advising that…

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Farmers Prepare for Bushfire Can Cause Great Destruction Big Meeting Held at West Wyalong Central Council Elected To Control Organisation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 2

Realising the grave danger of destruction and serious losses by busa and grass fires, over 50 farmers, representing all parts of the vast Bland Shire Council area, assembled at West Wyalong for the purpose of forming a Central Council…

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New Shire for Goolagong? Goolagong, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 3

The Progress Association, at its Inst meeting, decided to make a move to have Goolagong transferred from Waugoola Shire and included in Boree. A…

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The Council and the Public

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 4

The most significant fact emerging from Saturday's record poll, which resulted in the election of Mr. Helman. is that the public is…

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Ald. Helman Welcomed to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 4

Before the routine business of last night's Council meeting was proceeded with, the Mayor, Ald. Ford, on behalf of his fellow aldermen, welcomed Ald…

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Election Upshot Is Inquiry Into Council's Affaire Challenge Accepted Ald. Sanders and Helman Refuse to Vote

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 4

Forbes Municipal Council, at its meeting last night, decided to ask the Minister for Works and Local Government to hold…

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Municipal By-election Did Aid. Sanders' Letter Affect Issue? Correspondence (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 1

Sir,--As a supporter and worker for Mr. H. Helman at last Saturday's byelection, I do not agree with all you have to say in your paper of Tuesday…

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Lachlan Shire Council. Reports. Shire Clerk's

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 2

The Shire Clerk reported as follows, at the October meeting of the Shire Council:--Finance; Lake Cargelligo Urban area local fund, dr. £46124…

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Must Move on Recreation Ground Campers Shire Council Decides

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 2

In order to prevent further damage to fencing and buildings on the West Wyalong recreation ground, which houses three cricket ovals, eight…

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Engineer's Report To Bland Shire Council Concerning District Matters

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 4

The Engineer (Mr. J. J. Duff) submitted the following report to the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, which was held in the…

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Shire Saleyards Sales

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 1

During the month of Septe[?] four sales were held at the [?] Shire saleyards at West Wyalong, the Shire Clerk (Mr. E. E. [?]…

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Cutting Cart License Transferred by Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 2

Acting on the recommendation of Mr. H. B. Player, Health and Building Inspector, Bland Shire Council has cancelled the slaughtering…

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Bad Parking in Country. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 4

The opening of the summer motoring season has been fairly satisfactory from an accident point of view. With more than two-thirds of the first…

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War Turning Point? Supreme Soviet Council Meeting Recent Negotiations Now Ended Concentration of Nazi Troops Explained (By Wire) Sydney Monday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 1

A messaage from Berlin to-day states that Germany hopes that the meeting of the Supreme Sov[?] Council on Tuesday of this week will prove the turning point of the war. German and Russian consultations of recent weeks are…

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Municipal Council Thursday Night's Meeting Correspondence

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 3

In addition to the matters mentioned in our last Issue -- the welcome to Aid, Helman and the public Inquiry into Council administration…

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Saley Ards Fees Charge for Cancelled Sale Enforced Council Action

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 3

Forbes Municipal Council, at its meeting on Thursday night, resolved that a charge of £44- which had been Imposed on certain agents…

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