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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 33 of 33

Ald. Ford Mayor for Seventh Term

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 1

At a special meeting of Forbes Municipal Council last night, Aid. H. K. Ford was re-elected Mayor for the seventh term in succession…

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Another Contemplated Move Dissatisfied Shire Ratepayers GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 9

Ratepayers residing in the Jemalong Shire, near Goolagong, are considering a move similar to that made recently by those in Waugoola Shire,…

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New Year's Municipal Rate

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 1

Although the Forbes Municipal Council will lose over £900 in rates in the coming year in view of the reduced u.c.v. of the Valuer-General's…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 18 December 1939 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council was held on Friday, the 8th inst., just after the special meeting for the election of president,…

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Health Inspector a Busy Man Lengthy Report Submitted to Bland Shire Council! Various Recommendations Adopted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 December 1939 · page 6

Mr. H. B. Player, Health and Building Inspector, with head-quarters at West Wyalong, is one of the busiest men in the district…

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£20 Cash Donated by Sporting Clubs to Assist Shire Council Connect Water to Recreation Ground

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 December 1939 · page 2

The West Wyalolng Cycle and Athletic Club and the District Cricket Association, have each the cost of connecting the water…

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Engineer Reports to Shire Council Review of Contract Work

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 6

Jemalong Shire Council engineer, Mr. A. J. Booth, reported to the final meeting of the year on Friday, as follows:…

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Cr. Griffith Still Shire President Second Consecutive Term

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 6

Cr. G. H. Griffith will continue to occupy the presidential chair of the Jemalong Shire Council next year. He was re-elected on Friday…

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New Buildings Council Applications Approved

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 3

At the meeting of Forbes Municipal Council on Thursday night building applications of a value of £3980 were approved…

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Munic. Council Officers' Reports and Correspondence Thursday Night's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 2

There was a full attendance of aldermen at the fortnightly meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council on Thursday night, when…

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Munic. Council Discounts Request for Allowance Refused When Payments Are Overdue

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 2

Forbes Municipal Council, at its meeting on Thursday night, had before it a couple of requests for the allowance of the usual…

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Forbes Municipal Rates The Same As Last Year But U.C. Value Is Down £8329 and Rates Will Yield £921 LESS Estimates For 1940 Adopted

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 1

FORBES Municipal Council, at its last meeting of the year on Thursday night, adopted the estimates of income and expenditure for the ensuing year. These provide for rates on the different funds being…

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The Mayor Entertains

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 December 1939 · page 2

Following the Council meeting on Tuesday night, the Mayor entertained the aldermen, staff and the Press…

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Lachlan Shire Council. (Continued from last issue.) Orders of the Day

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 December 1939 · page 4

Resolved, on motion of Crs. Medcalf and Hunt, that £14 be voted for carrying out two jobs on the Glensneath- Tottenham road half the…

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Grenfell Municipal Council. Monthly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 December 1939 · page 5

The last meeting of the tear was held on Tuesday night, following attend[?] Ald. Thompson (Mayor), Sinclair, Jones, Simpson, Douglass…

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[?]Ng Water Supply and Sewerage. Alternative Schemes. Discussed at Council Meeting. Wet Winter Fails to Fill Dam. Anxiety Regarding Seepage

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 December 1939 · page 2

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night the Mayor stated that Mr. Roper, from the Public Works Department, had visited…

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CORRESPONDENCE Shire Council Sheaf Full Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 December 1939 · page 7

Jemalong Shire Councillors considered a sheaf of correspondence at the outset of their meeting at the week-end, the last of the year…

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Parkes Has New Mayor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 December 1939 · page 3

After serving twelve terms as Mayor of Parkes, Ald. F. W. Spicer, ML.C., has been relegated to the line of ex-Mayors by one vote. New Mayor of…

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Tarring G'gonmain Street Shire Move Expe[?] GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 December 1939 · page 9

It is expected that Waugoola Council will shortly move for [?] ring of Goolagong's main street matter was brought up before…

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