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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 20 of 32

Refused To Believe Mayor And T. Clerk METHODISM Rev. Arthur Welcomed High Tea Function

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 1

At the C.W.A. Rooms on Saturday, a welcome was extended to the Rev. W. H. Arthur, who has been appointed to the position of…

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HALF-HOLIDAYS For Show and Races Favored by Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 4

In the past the Forbes Municipal Council has approved of full holidays for the last day of the show and the first day of the Jockey…

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South Lead Suspension Bridge Protest Against Its Demolition Suggestion to Shire For Its Re-Erection

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 2

Following decisions of Forbes Municipal Council and Jemalong Shire Council, which bodies control the bridge as a joint work, the…

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£263 to Lord Mayor's Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 5

At a meeting of the Tullibigea[?] branch of the Lord Mayor's Fund, held on Saturday night, it was decided to send £175 to the Lord Mayor's Fund…

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No R.A.S. Show to Be Held Next Year Lord Mayor's Protest (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 1

The Royal Agricultural Society announced last night that there will be no Royal Easter Show in Sydney next year, as the…

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Condobolin Group. C.W.A. Country Women's Association Council Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2

At the Condobolin Group council meeting held at the Rest Room, Tottenham, on 25th July, the Group President, Mrs. Beddie, presided…

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Bland Shire Council Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 1

Bland Shire Council will commence its monthly meeting in the Council Chambers, West Wyalong, on Thursday night of this week, and will…

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Military Training Area West Wyalong's Claims Shire President's Action

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 4

The Shire President. Cr. Holland called at the "Advocate" Office at the week-end, and said he had read with interest the sub-leader in Thursday's…

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Junior Farmers Advisory Council Annual Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 4

The annual meeting of the West Wyalong Junior Farm[?]s Advisory Council was held at the District School on Saturday 20th July…

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Local Unemployed Question Abortive Municipal Council Meeting Suggested Deputation To Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 1

FORBES Municipal Council held a special meeting to consider the question of local unemployment on Friday night, when the full Council was in attendance with the exception of Ald. W. J. Sanders…

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Lyndhurst Shire. Contractors Will Sue For £85. Central Tablelands Water Scheme

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 4

A Sydney firm has despatched a solicitor's letter to Lyndhurst Shire Council regarding payment of a amount of £85 for boring work in…

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£50 Donation to Lord Mayor's Fund Originally Proposed to Send £100. Committee Urged to Exercise Caution

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 2

When Mr. L. S. Chandler, Honorary Treasurer, moved at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Patriotic Committee that…

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£5 Compensation for Junee Air Vents. Claim Made On Council May Mean £500

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 3

Sewerage air vents have made their appearance in numerous Junee back yards during the past twelve, mouths…

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Weddin Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 4

The above Council met on Saturday, following attending: Crs. Pereira, O'Malley, Shannon, Napier, Blayuey and Butler…

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"Target for Kids" Shire Council Siun Boards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 1

It is no use erecting enamel sign boards outside the town area as they make splendid targets for the kids. said the Shire L[?]inear (Mr. J. J…

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Will Take Action When Letters Ignored Shire Council Decision

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 4

"This man simply ignores our lettors. so we cannot do anything to recover the rates unless a summons is issued[?] was the statement made…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the council was held last Monday night. Present, Ald. H. C; Moulder, M.L.C. (Mayor), N. J. Hanlin, J, A,…

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Presidential Minute Submitted to Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 5

The President (Cr. A. T. B. Holland) submitted the following: Presidential minute to the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, at West…

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Council's Mail Small "Bag" Received at Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 5

The number of letters received at the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, held at the Council Chambers, West Wyaaiong…

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Postponement of Municipal Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 3

The negative vote of the Mayor rejected a motion at Cowra Council's meeting on Monday night, last that Council protest against the…

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