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

Council & local affairs, 1941

631 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 22 of 32

Next Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 2

At the meeting of Forbes Municipal Council last week, the Mayor, Ald. Ford, referred to the fact that that meeting had been postponed for a…

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Sporting Areas Within the Forbes Municipality Reports to Council Thereon

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 4

Sporting bodies within the Forbes municipality have much to be thankful for to the local Council, which has assisted them to provide…

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"Should Preserve Civic Dignity of Town" Alderman Helman's Condemnation Of Council Decision To Permit Erection of W.B. Hall "Brick Area" Again Discussed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 1

Ald. Helman, at the meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council last Thursday night, had on the business paper a notice of…

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Police Action Asked for in Matter of Vandalism Municipal Council's Request

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 1

The serious proportions which vandalism in Forbes is assuming were given voice to at the meeting of Forbes…

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Additional Night Staff Wanted at Forbes Power House Council Rejects Proposal

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 2

Following the collapse and death of a man at the Forbes power house some months ago while working alone on the night shift…

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Lachlan Shire Council (Continued from last issue) REPORTS

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 4

Shire Clerk's report disclosed state of funds: General, dr. £235111, plus accounts to pay that day, £1270128, less transfer £1180180, leaving net…

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Overdue Rates Local Collector Appointed By Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 5

At a previous meeting of the Bland Shire Council when dealing with the subject of overdue rates In Wyalong and West Wyalong it was agreed…

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Municipal Council. Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 3

The above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night of the 15th inst. Present: Ald. H. C. Moulder…

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Saleyard Dues To Bland Shire Couricil

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 6

In his monthly Report to the Bland Shire Councell, the Shire Clerk, (Mr. E.E.Rannafd) reported that, during the month of August, four sales…

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Shire Elections in December Next Voting By Ballot

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 7

A reminder is given that the Local Government elections for the Bland Shire Council will take place in December next…

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Building Applications In Bland Shire Area Considerable Activity

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1941 · page 7

Building applications by Messrs W. E. Gaydon and F. E. Schmidt, for the erection of cottages in the town of Weettialle, were approved by Bland…

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Poll at Grenfell--shire or Municipality

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 6

A poll will be taken on Saturday, October 4, on the question as to whether the electors approve of the proposal to unite the Grenfell…

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Labor Wins Vacancy in Legislative Council Mr. J. Stewart Appointed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 5

The Labor nominee, Mr. J. Stewart, was elected on Wednesday night to the vacancy in the Legislative Council caused by the death…

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Shire Elections Postal Voting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 29 September 1941 · page 2

We take the following from Hansard: -- Mr. Davidson: I ask the Minister for Local Government whether it is…

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Shire Prosecution Alleged Tree Cutting on Road

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 29 September 1941 · page 2

Charged with having interfered with a tree on a public road without permission, Walter Strickland, of Farrand Street, Forbes, pleaded not…

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Work on State Highway. Bitumen for 20 Miles to Shire Boundary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 September 1941 · page 3

A start has been made with bitumen work on the State' Highway between the nine and 20 mile pees (between Cowra and Blayney). It is…

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Calare Electorate Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1941 · page 4

Delegates from A.L.P. branches at Forbes, Parkes, Cowra, Orange, Trundle, Canowindra, Eugowra, and Goolagong assembled at Forbes last Sunday…

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Correspondence. Proposed Amalgamation Council and SHIRE.(To the Editor "Grenfell Record.")

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 October 1941 · page 2

Sir—The matter of the proposed analgamation of the town and Shire is one, which to my mind requires a good dual of thought. It is all…

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Municipal Elections. Compulsory Voting Favored

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 October 1941 · page 4

There was an uproar at the Local Government Conference at New castle last week, whim Aid'. Flaherty (South Grafton)' said that Local…

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Youngest Mayor Parkes Claim

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 5

Station 2CR yesterday morning quoted a newspaper as stating that its town possessed the youngest Mayor in the State, whose age was 34 years…

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