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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 30 of 33

G'gong Wants Change of Shire Progress Association's Petition GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 7

A meeting of the Goolagong Progress Association held last Saturday afternoon decided to prepare a petition for presentation to Boree Shire Council…

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Branch Wanted in Forbes Of Road Safety Council Appeal to Residents

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 6

Although the war is the dominant thought to-day, the seriousness of the road accident problem is such that the Road Safety Council of…

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Lachlan Shire Council. Ordinary Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 3

The above was held in the Shire Chambers on Friday, the 10th inst. Present, Crs. P. J. Mooney (President), J. C. Chanter, J. P. Costello, H…

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Against Tax Increase Bland Shire Council Acts

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

Bland Shire Council at its meeting at West Wyalong unanimously decided to protest to the Minister for Transport against…

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Call Tenders To Settle Dispute Shire Council Decision

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

When conflicting applications were received at the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council at West Wyalong, for the right to cut eucalyptus…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the (Condobolin Municipal Council was held in the Civic Chambers last Monday night…

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Shire Valuers How Many Employed? Council Will Not Say

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 1

Although the West Wyalong Progress Association is apparently anxious to ascertain how many valuers Bland Shire Council has…

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9 Ridings Proposal Deferred Until War Is Over Shire Council Decision

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

Bland Shire Council at its meeting at West Wyalong unanimously decided that any further action in connection with the…

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Worthy Scheme to Assist Farmers Who Enlist for Service Bland Shire Council Concurs

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

According to advice received by Bland Shire Council from the Minister for Lands, he proposes taking action to safeguard the…

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Bulk Electricity Wanted by Farmer Council Grants Application

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

The first application by a farmer for permission to connect his property with the Burrenjuck Electricity transmission line between Barmedman…

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Pay for Troops Should Be Increased Make Others Pay Tax Council Refuses Request

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

It is the opinion of Cr. A.A. Wallace that men who enlist for active service should have their wages raised, whilst those who…

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South-west Council of Show Assns. Annual Conference at Temora Show Dates Fixed for 1940 Barmedman's Pprobable Withdrawal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 4

Representing Show Societies in every part of the South-west, delegates to the Council of South-western Show Associations, which met in Temora on Tuesday afternoon adopted the list of show dates for 1940 (says the Temora "Independent.")…

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Cent. Tablelands Water Supply Cost of Investigation to Date Boree Shire Discussion

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 4

Referring to the Central Tablelands Water Supply Scheme at last week's meeting of Boree Shire Council, Cr. Herbert said that…

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Shire Council's Truck Was It Insured?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 4

Sir,—Knowing your willingness to ve[?] [?] of public [?] [?] erave space in your journal to draw attention to a matter [?]…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 2

administered. He moved that Council enforce provisions of Ordinance 34. Seconded by Ald. Sinclair…

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Mayor Criticises School Teachers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 2

At a meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council last week, the Mayor (Ald. Whiteley) was out spoken in his remarks on the action…

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Star Thistle Is It a Noxious Plant? "Yes" Says Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 4

In response to a communication from the Department of Agriculture, Bland Shire Council, at its monthly, meeting at West…

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Lachlan Shire (Continued from last issue)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 4

West Milby Farmers and Settlers Association, drawing attention to the need of repairs to bad patches on the Tullibigeal road near the properties…

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"Will Not Connect to Sewerage" Says the Mayor Expert Advice to Be Obtained Rates Not To Be Levied Until Service Installed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 5

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night the Mayor submitted the following minute:— Gentlemen…

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Forbes Municipal Administration Ald. Sanders' Allegations Department Asks For Definite Charges But None Are Made

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 1

An echo of the sensation caused in local civic circles by allegations which Aid. Sanders made against the administration of Forbes…

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