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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 17 of 27

Lachlan Shire Council Engineer's Report

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 3

The following matters were contained in the report of the Engineer of the Lachlan shire Council (Mr. Rigg[?], to the monthly meeting of the…

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Power Alcohol Council Applying for Supply

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 1

Immediate application for a supply of blended power alcohol as fuel for its plant and trucks is to be made by the wade Shire Council on the…

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Municipal Matters

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Council held last Monday night, the Mayor presiding, the report of the sub-committee recommending the…

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Forbes Filtration Plant Tenders for Work Considered Special Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1942 · page 1

At its special meeting last Thursday night, Forbes Municipal Council considered a letter from the Under Secretary of Public Works,…

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Manpower Call-up For Works Council 35-45 Group in Future (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1942 · page 1

A message from Brisbane states: — Departing from the previous practice of the Allied Works Council of obtaining its manpower from men in the…

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Grenfell Municipal Council. . Special Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening last. The chair was occupied by the…

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My Week in Parliament. Electricity Charges. Minister Replies to Council's Request. Bulk Supplies and Rural Connections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 3

In his weekly report Mr. Fred J. Cahill, M.L.A., advises that the has now received replies to his representations made on behalf of Grenfell…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 August 1942 · page 2

The above took place in the Civic Chambers last Tuesday night, instead of the usual Monday night on account of the Bank holiday…

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Weddin Shire Council. (Continued)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 2

repayment by councils of loans and interest therein, for the duration of the war. Decided to agree to capital being…

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Weddin Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 2

Present at the above meeting on Saturday were Crs. Pereira (President), Napier, O'Malley, Bembrick, Butler and Blayney…

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Amended Motions For Discussion in Council Thursday Night's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 2

At last meeting of Forbes Municipal Council, Aid. Bramley gave notice of three motions which he intended to brine forward at this…

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A.T.C. NOTES Presentation of Color Badges The Mayor Assists

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 2

Saturday night's dance at the C.W.A. rooms, organised in aid of A.T.C. welfare funds by the Younger Set, whose fortnightly dances aid so many…

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Service Members Pay. Support for Increase Proposal From Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 August 1942 · page 2

Bland Shire Council received a letter from the Waterloo Shire Council, at its meeting on Friday last, asking Council to support the…

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Sir Earle Page Return to Australia May Enter War Council (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 August 1942 · page 1

It was stated in Federal political circles yesterday that Sir Earle Page may enter the Advisory Council as an Opposition Member…

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Forbes Municipal Council Thursday Night's Meeting Reports of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1942 · page 3

The Health Inspector stated that the town had been entirely free for some, time of infectious diseases. In connection with the immunisation…

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Appointment of Committees To Forbes Municipal Council Proposals Rejected

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1942 · page 3

Forbes Municipal Council in recent years has hall all the aldermen on its various subcommittees. Ald. Bramley, at last meeting of…

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His Visit to Sydney Soldiers Pay Forbes Council Supports Waterloo In Asking for 50 Per Cent. Increase

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1942 · page 2

The Federal Government recently made a big noise about the increases it proposed to make in the pay of soldiers and other service…

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Municipal Mail Bag Letters Before Thursday Night's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1942 · page 4

The full Council, with the exception of Ald. Helman and Webb, who have both been granted extended leave of absence, was present at…

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Bland Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 4

The President (Cr. R. Penfold) presided at the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, which was held at the Shire Chambers on Friday…

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Shire Council Presentation to Miss Moyra Cooney

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 1

At the close of the Council meeting held last Friday, Miss Moyra Cooney was the subject of a litle farewell tribute and handsome presentation…

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