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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 32 of 33

Turf Wicket Again Deputation to Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 1

Following a discussion at a meeting of the West Wyalong and District Cricket Association meeting, reiative to the laying down of a tarf wicket…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 4

Present at the special meeting of Weddin Shire Council on Saturday were Crs. Pereira Butler, O'Meally, Goonan, Shannon and Napier…

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New Chev Truck Shire Council Purchase

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 2

Bland Shire Council, at its meeting at West Wyalong, decided to purchase a new Chevrolet utility truck, for the use of Shire Officers, in the…

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Bridge Over Creek Three Miles From Barmedman Shire Council Acts

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 2

In accordance with a request from the Main Beads Board, Sydney. Bland Shire Council has instructed the Shire Engineer (Mr. J. J. Duff) to…

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[?]Hitler" Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 5

For a week previously things round the G.P.O. and Moore Street have worn a strangely "just you wait and see" look. Last Friday we—having…

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Lasted 15 Hours Shire Council Meeting Much Business Transacted Weary Sitting for Members

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 3

Bland Shire Councillors found it necessary to sit for approximately 15 hours at the monthly meeting at West Wyalong to…

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Sydney's Lord Mayor Election on Tuesday SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 1

A special meeting of the City Council will be held to-morrow for the purpose of electing the Lord Mayor for the ensuing year…

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Shire Rates No Increase Made Confirmation Next Meeting Unless Objections Received

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 2

Bland Shire Council at its meeting at West Wyalong dealt with the rates for 1940, and decided. [?]at no change in the…

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Water Wanted At Recreation Ground Council Will Help Deputation Makes Request

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 4

A deputation comprising Messrs C. R. Nicholson (President), J. Emerton and L. J. McCaun, representing the West Wyalong Cycle and Athletic…

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Lord Mayor's War Fund Further Donations To Forbes Branch

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 2

The donations to the Forbes branch of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund have now increased to over £226. In the…

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ALDERMAN H. C. MOULDER Re-elected Mayor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 2

Ald. H. C. Moulder, M.L.C., was reelected Mayor fob the third year in succession at Monday night's meeting of Condobolin Municipal Council. He…

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Election of Mayor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 5

Ald. J. V. Thompson was the only nomination received. Ald. Shoemark congratulated the Mayor upon being nominated by each…

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Two Positions Shire Council Staff To be Filled this Month

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 2

Bland Shire Council, at its meeting at West Wyalong, decided to call applications for the position of assistant to the Shire…

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Bulk Electricity Shire Council Hopeful Supply Before Xmas Visit of Engineers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 3

Acconding to a report submitted to Bland Shire Council, at [?] meet ing at West Wylong, the Public Works Department hopes to make…

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Shire Saleyards All Agents Operating Shire Clerk's Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 1

Reporting to Bland Shire Council atits meeting at West Wyalong in regard to the Shire saleyards at West Wyalong, Mr. E. E. Rannard, Shire…

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Shire President Councilor Chanter Elected

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 2

"All things come to those who wait." The belief in this very old quotation coupled with his perserverance may be regarded as factors of…

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Xmas Vacation Shire Chambers Closing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 1

Bland Shire Council at its meeting decided that the Shire Chauibers, West Wyalong, be closed from Saturday, 23rd December, at 12 noon, to…

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Make Raffins Your Gift Store This Xmas. Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 5

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday night. Those present were the Mayor, Ald. H. C. Moulder, N…

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For the Sixth Term. Ald. J. V. Thompson Elected Mayor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 5

A special meeting of the Grenfell Municipal Council was held on Monday night to fix the Mayoral allowance for 1940, and to elect the…

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Fees for Plans Council Adopts Reccommendation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 2

Acting on the recommmcadation of Mr. H. B. Player (Health and Building Inspector) Bland Shire Council at its meeting at West Wyalyong, decided…

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