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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 19 of 27

Dengue Fever Campaign for Eradication of Mosquitoes Council's Co Operation with Army and Health Departments

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1942 · page 2

IN the coming week will be commenced a local campaign against the destruction of the dengue fever mosquito (aedes aegypti), in the hope that this dread complaint will not make its way to the Forbes district…

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Shire Saleyards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 September 1942 · page 1

The Shire Clerk (Mr. E. E. Kannard) reported to the last meeting of Bland Shire Council that five sales were held in the month of July,…

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Municipality of Condobolin Extraordinary Election of Two (2) Aldermen. Nomination of Candidates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 September 1942 · page 3

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1919, and Ordinances made thereunder, that, in connection with…

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Bland Shire Ambulance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 September 1942 · page 2

During the month of July the Bland Shire Ambulance covered a distance of 1207 miles, the fees due being £58 1s…

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Cndobolin Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 September 1942 · page 2

The above took place in the Council Chambers last Monday night. Present: Ald. H. F. May (Deputy Mayor), G. Townsend, F. Bassett, G…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 8 September 1942 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Grenfell Municipal Council to deal with outstanding rates and charges was held on Tuesday evening last…

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Hospital Zoning System Central Western Council Formed at Orange

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 September 1942 · page 3

A meeting of delegates to deal with the question of hospital zoning was held at the Orange Base Hospital on Friday, when…

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Municipal Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 10 September 1942 · page 2

To the Electors.--I am a candidate seeking your support and vote at next Saturday's poll. As a resident of the municipality and in the…

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Hospital Zoning Central Western Council Formed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 September 1942 · page 2

A meeting of delegates to deal with the question of hospital zoning was held at the Orange Hospital on Friday week, when representatives were…

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New Fodder Plant Ineroduced to Australia Research Council's Statement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 September 1942 · page 3

The legume, Stylosanthes Glianesis, introduced from Brazil, is stated by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research to…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 15 September 1942 · page 3

Present at above meeting on Saturday were: Crs. Pereira (President), O'Malley, Napier,. W. E. Butler, B. Bembrick, Blayney and Mr. May…

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Forbes Municipal Council Thursday Night's Meeting Reports of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1942 · page 4

Mr. Press, health inspector, stated that the date for commencing the immunisation campaign against diphtheria would be fixed as soon as the…

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Municipal Mailbag Letters Before Thursday. Night's Meeting Bare Quorum Present

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1942 · page 3

A bare quorum-- Aid. Hartchcr (Mayor), Bramley, Paddison, Besgrove and Tribolet-- was in attendance at Thursday night's meeting…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1942 · page 2

The Shire President (Cr. R. Penfold) presided at the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Coucil, which was held on Friday last, and there…

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Electrical Engineer's Report to Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1942 · page 2

The Electrical Engineer (Mr. H. A. Beckwith) submitted the following report to the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council on Friday last:…

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Shire Appeals

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1942 · page 3

The Shire Clerk (Mr. R. K. Mannardt, reported to Bland Shire Council on Friday last that ratepayers had made 142 appeals to the local…

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Increased Pay for Service Members Mr. Curtin Replies to Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1942 · page 2

Bland Shire Council, at its meeting in August[?] waived an unwritten law that it would not consider "chain" letters which were received from…

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Shire Rates Collections in W. Wyalong and Barmedman

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1942 · page 1

The following matter was contained in the report of the Shire Clerk (Mr. R. E Rannard) to Council at its meeting on Friday last:—…

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Road Maintenance Cr. Crook Concerned Shire Engineer to Take Action

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1942 · page 4

Cr. E. F. Crook inquired of Bland Shire Council at its meeting on Friday last, what action Council intends to take Regarding the grading…

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26 Years' Old Pass Book Unearthed by Shire Clerk Yalgogrin Common Fund

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1942 · page 4

The Shire Clerk (Mr. E E. Rannard) reported to Bland Shire Council on Friday last that he had found, in a drawer of a desk at the Shire…

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