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

Council & local affairs, 1942

527 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 27

Australian Army Chiefs At War Council Talks

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 January 1942 · page 2

Chief-of-Staffs of the three fighting services, and Major-General Northcott, Commander of the Australian Armored Division,…

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Mr. Justice Webb Released for Industrial Relations Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 January 1942 · page 2

Dr. Evatt has expressed gratitude to Mr. Forgan Smith, Premier of Queensland, for the release of Mr. Justice Webb from his duties in the Supreme…

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Further Water Restrictions Council's Ban on Watering Gardens. Water for Domestic Use Only. Maximum Penalty £20. Baths to Remain Open

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 January 1942 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Grenfell Municipal Council on Friday night it was decided to impose further water rationing. And it is now an offence— entailing a fine up £20— for anyone to…

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Bathurst Shire Clerk to Resign

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 4

Mr. Frank Oliver is to tender his resignation as shire clerk at the monthly meeting of Abercrombie Shire Council next Saturday. At the same…

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Rural Extension Of Forbes Electricity Supply Report to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 2

At its meeting next Thursday night the Forbes Municipal Council will consider the following special report from its electrical…

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Canberra Visit Forbes Municipal Deputation Power Alcohol and Other Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 1

A local Municipal Council party, consisting of the Mayor (Ald J. Hartcher), Deputy-Mayor (Ald. M. H. Gunn), Town Clerk (Mr. D. P…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 4

The above was held at the Shire Chambers, Condobolin, on the 19th December last. In the issue of the "Lachlander" on the following…

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Bland Shire Council Meeting This Week

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2

The Bland Shire Council will commence its monthly sitting to-night (Thursday), and will continue the meeting to-morrow…

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Municipal Council. Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2

The above was held in the Civic Chambers last Monday night' those present being A[?]d. H. C. Moulder (Mayor) H. F. May L. Craft F…

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Progress Assn. Council's Replies Work Needed on Railway Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2

The President (Mr. G. Murray) presided over the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong Progress Association, which was held at the C.W.A…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 2

[?].S.H. Construction, Unemployed Relief Works: Work has been proceeding at a much slower rate during the month due to the limited number…

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Weddin Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 2

The above meeting held on Saturday was attended by Crs. Pereira, Butler, O'Malley, Blayney, Bembrick and Napier…

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Presidential Report to Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 2

The President of the Bland Shire Council (Cr. R. Penfold) submitted the following Presidential Minute to the Bland Shire Council on Thursday…

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Bland Shire Council Correspondence Dealt with At Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Bland Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, West Wyalong, on Thursday night and Friday last…

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Salvage Waste Collection to be Speeded Up In Bland Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 2

Mr. H. R. Bosworth, State Controller of Salvage, wrote to the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council last Friday, informing Council of a scheme…

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Municipal Council Thursday Night's Meeting Reports of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 3

The health inspector dealt with various matters concerning his department, and on his recommendation the following applications under the Dairies…

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Permanent Positions In Forbes Municipal Council Applications to be Advertised For

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 2

Aid Bramley had a motion before last Thursday's meeting of Forbes Municipal Council, recommending that la all Council positions of a…

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Aluminium Scrap Government Campaign Instituted Forbes Council Cooperates

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 1

"Sling out your pots, sling out your pans, sling our your dishes too, They'll make planes to chase the Japs and Dagoes from the…

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Again Refused Chamber of Commerce Request For Free Use of Council Chambers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 4

At its last meeting Forbes Chamber of Commerce decided to ask the recently elected Municipal Council for the free use of the Council…

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Salvage Depot Council Renders Some Assistance But Refuses Use of Its Lorry

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 3

Forbes Municipal Council has agreed to erect a sign and do some painting to the front of the salvage depot in Little Court Street,…

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