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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 24 of 32

To Help British Distressed Fund in Lachlan Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 5

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue, the President of the Lachian Shire Council (Major J. C Chanter, D.S.O.[?] has opened a [?]…

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Farmer Wanted Apology But Council Will Issue Writ

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 1

When a letter was received front a South-western ratepayer, by Bland Shire Council advising that unless Council tendered him an apology he…

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"Deplorable Conditions" on Gibsonvale Tinfields Appeal to Council For Assistance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 4

The Gibsonvale progress Association, in a letter to the Bland Shire Council, at its meeting at West Wyalong, drew attention to…

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More Than £1000 Given for Cowra Camp. District Council Formed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 3

More than £1000 has already been contributed by Cowra and surrounding centres for the provision of comforts at the A.I.F. camp there…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 September 1940 · page 2

The above took place in the shire chambers on Friday, 12th inst. Present, Councilors J. C. Chanter (President), R. G. Medcalf, J. M. Horsburgh…

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Farmer Wanted Apology. But Council Will Issue Writ

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 September 1940 · page 2

When a letter was received from a South western ratepayer, by Bland Shire Council advising that unless Council tendered him an apology he…

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West Wyalong Wants Military Camp Shire President Tables Correspondence Minister Says Request Will Receive Every Consideration

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 September 1940 · page 5

Mr. H. K. Nock, M.H.R., Minister in Charge of External Territories, who made representations on behalf of Mr. G. P. Evans,M.L.A., and the President of the Bland Shire Council (Cr. A. T. B. Holland) relative to a request that a…

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Council Lachlan Shire (Continued from last issue.) REPORTS

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 September 1940 · page 2

Shire Celrk's reported stated financial position as follows: Lake Cargelligo Urban Area, credit £97131, Lake Cargelligo water supply credit…

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50 Tons of Scrap At Bland Shire Depot

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 September 1940 · page 1

The Shire Engineer (Mr. J. J. Duff) informed the Eland Shire Council at its monthly meeting at West Wyalong, that he has approximately 50 tons of…

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Works Overseer To Forbes Municipal Council Mr. H. H. Lovett Appointed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1940 · page 2

Forbes Municipal Council on Thursday night received a visit from two soldier applicants who had been invited from the 21…

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Council Meeting Applications for Sale Dates Correspondence

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1940 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of Forbes Municipal Council on Thursday night was attended by all the aldermen, over whom the Mayor…

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Council Loans Water and Sewerage Capital Debts Federal Treasurer's Approval Awaited

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1940 · page 1

With regard to the re-financing of the local Municipal Council's capital debts of £34800 and £34,888 187 respectively in connection with…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 3

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of council was held last Monday night. Present, Ald. H. C. Moulder (Mayor), N. J. Hanlin, H. F. May, J. R…

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Bitumen Surfacing Municipal Council Surprised

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 2

It would just be impossible to find any person satisfied with the work that had been done in Condobolin streets some time ago in connection…

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School Tennis. In Ald Lord Mayor's Fund

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 2

Last week the High School held a tennis tournament in ald of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund. The sum of £2/1/6 was raised…

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Shire Appeals Court Wednesday, 16th OCTOBER

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 3

A considerable number of appeals will be dealt with by Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M., at the Appear Court to be held at West Wyalong on…

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Legislative Council. [?] Former Minister An Applicant

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

When nominations closed for the vacancy in the Legislative Council caused by the disqualification of Mr. T. C. Trautwein, three names had…

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Lotteries for Charity Opposed by Council Of Churches (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 1

The Council of Churches carried a resolution, deploring the decision of the committee appointed by Archbishop Le Fanu, of Western Australia,…

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Ready for Action Bush Fire Brigades Central Council Reformed Important Resolutions Caried

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 2

In order to combat bush fires in West Wyalong and surrounding districts, the Central Council, to control the brigades, has been…

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Shire Employee Hurt Head Struck by Flying Cable

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 1

Mr. Joe Privilege is at present an inmate of the District Hospital suffering from slight concussion and pneumonia, the result of an…

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