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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 16 of 32

Lachlan Shire Council Shire Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 3

At last Friday's meeting of Lachlan Shire Council, at which all councilors were present, the report of the Shire Clerk was read and dealt with as…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 3

should be expected to find the amount. A letter re postponing Local Government election was received. - Aid. Simpson said that while the…

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Job for Shire Councillors Inspect Engineer's Work Rejected by District Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

Delegates at a meeting of the District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, held at West Wyalong, rejected a…

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Grenfell Municipal Council. Monthly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 3

Attending the above meeting on Tuesday night were Aid. Thompson, (Mayor) Jones, Buttenshaw, Simpson, Sinclair. Bradley and Shoemark…

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Shire Council. Jottings From Friday's Meeting Tenders Considered

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 2

In the general business of last Friday's Shire Council meeting, President G. H. Griffith brought up the matter of complaints that…

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Shire Council's Decision Superannuation To Be Paid For Enlisting Employees

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 7

When, at last Friday's meeting of Jemalong Shire Council, the Superannuation Board sought a statement of policy as to the body's…

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Municipal Council Officers' Reports

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 3

The following is a precis of the reports for May of officers of the local Municipal Council, presented to the meeting last Thursday night:--…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 3

The above took place in the shire chambers on Friday week last. Present, Crs. Chanter (President), Med calf, P. J. and Bede Mooney, Fraser,…

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Must Pay Fines or Suffer Consequences Shire Council Decides

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 1

Bland Shire Council, at its meeting at West Wyalong, decided to take definite action to recover outstanding fines inflicted…

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4d Per Head on Pigs Stated to Be Too High Complaint to Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 3

In a letter to Bland Shire Council, at its monthly meeting at West Wyalong, Mr. H. J. Milton, Secretary of the Wyrra branch of…

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Loading Ramp for Shire Saleyards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 1

In response to a request from Mr. W. Parry, Hon. Secretary of the West Wyalong Associated Selling agents. [?]nd Shire Council at its…

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Graziers' General Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 2

A meeting of the General Council of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales will be held in Sydney on July 3…

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Tullibigeal District Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 3

The Tullibigeal District Council of the Farmers and Graziers Association held a meeting on Friday, 14th June, in Tullibigeal. A good representative…

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Repairs to Shire Chambers Work Nearly Completed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 5

The Bland Shire Council Chambers at West Wyalong are being given a much needed painting and general "clean up."…

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Complaints and Requests Received by Bland Shire Council From Many Ratepayers Each Matters Receives Consideration Complaints and Requests 36

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 4

Bland Shire Councillors experienced another lengthy meeting at West Wyalong, with very few interruptions, Council sat for…

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"Make Me Mayor." And Stop Sunday Sport. Young Resident Speaks Out

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 2

"I wish I were Mayor or Shire President," declared Mr. J. Dawe, of Young. "I would soon slop all this Sunday sport."…

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Farmers and Settlers District Council Meeting Held at Tullibigeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 3

The Tullibigeal District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association held a meeting on Friday, 14th June, at Tullibigeal. A good…

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Many and Varied Matters Discussed by Delegates At District Council Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 4

The District Council meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association at West Wyalong dealt with a very considerable number…

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Rogues in Wheatgrowing Industry Statement Resented by District Council Delegates Lively Debate at Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 4

There was a lively debate at a meeting of the District Council of the Farmers and Settlers Association, held at West…

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A Correction Enlisting Shire Council Employees

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 1

As a paragraph appearing in our report of the meeting of Jamalong Shire Council on June 21 does not state correctly the Shire's attitude towards…

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