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

Council & local affairs, 1940

634 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 32

President's Report to Shire Council Important Matters Mentioned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 1

"During the month I attended [?] the following business of Council:—"Approved of application being made for the gazettal of 5th June…

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Granting of License Explanation Wanted Shire Council Criticised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 4

Speaking at a meeting of the West Wyalong Progress Association, Mr. G. W. Murray stated that recently the Association had decided to…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of Condobolin Municipal Council was held on Monday night, there being present Aldermen H. C. Moulder (Mayor). C…

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Advisory Council. Agricultural Bureau

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 3

At the meeting of the Advisory Council of the Agricultural Bureau, which was held on 30th April and 1st May, the General President, Mr…

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Work in Lieu of Rates Shire Employees Object

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 4

In a letter to the Bland Shire Council, at its meeting at West Wya long, Mr Geo. Kearns, Secretary of the West Wyalong branch of the…

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Municipal Jubilee Great Day Promised. Large Variety of Sports

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

Condobolin Municipal Council has arrangements well in hand for the celebrating of the Jubilee of the Municipality on Wednesday…

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Officers' Reports Tabled at Shire Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 6

In his report to Friday's meeting, Mr. Ogden, Clerk of Jemalong Shire, stated that the general fund showed a debit balance of £52943…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Meeting Mems

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 6

The short agenda of business before the meeting of Forbes branch of the Lord Mayor's Fund, on Monday night, was quickly disposed of. There was no…

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New Bowling Green Club Approves Agreement with Council Donations to Furnishing Fund

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 1

Forbes Bowling Club held a special meeting of members on Monday night to consider the draft agreement with the Municipal…

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Lachlan Shire Council. Shire Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

This was submitted by Mr. P. J. Dunphy and dealt with at last council meeting. State of funds : Lake Cargelligo…

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Lachlan Shire Council Usual Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 3

The above was held on Friday of last week, there being present Crs. J. G. Chanter (President), R. G. Medcalf G. G.. Hunt, J. M. Horsburgh, H. P…

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Aldermen Admonished Only 2/ Difference in £300 Tenders

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

A matter of twoshillings in regard to sewerage work that will cost over £300 got J. Lamout the job when [?] were opened at the Young…

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Shire of Lachlan Engineer's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

At the meeting of the council last Friday, the engineer, Mr. F. W. Rigg, submitted the following report, which was dealt with as read:--…

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Municipal Jubilee Wednesday Next, May 22

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

Only two days remain for the Condobolin Municipal Council's celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of the…

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Lachlan Shire Council (Continued from last issue)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

Farmers and Settlers' Association, Albert, again drawing attention to the necessity of grading Jumble Plains road from its junction with the…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

The following reports were presented and adopted at the Council meeting on Tuesday night:— TOWN CLERK'S REPORT…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday night. Present: Ald. J. V. Thompson (Mayor), Jas. Bradley W. Jones, T…

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Municipal Council Jubilee Day Was Outstanding Success. Chief Secretary Opens Fire Station

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

Yesterday was a red letter day in the history of Condobolin, it being the golden jubilee of the incorporation of the Municipality. The day was celebrated in right royal style and hundreds of district visitors were present. Local business houses were closed, land…

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Inspector Suspended by Gundagai Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 6

At the recent meeting of the [?]dagai Shire Council the President (Cr. H. P. Carberry) on behalf of the Shire, suspended the Health…

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Electrical Engineer Submits Report to Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

"I wish to report that the supply of current from Burrenjuck and the distribution of same at West Wyalong, Wyalong and Barmedman has…

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