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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 24 of 27

Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1942 · page 3

Aid. Williamson explained that he had signed the notice of motion on a minor capacity, and was entirely in agreement with Aid. Alchin's desire…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1942 · page 4

The following reports were submitted to the meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night:— TOWN CLERK'S REPORT…

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Grenfell Municipal Council. Monthly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1942 · page 3

Present at the meeting on Tuesday night were: Aid. Livingstone (Mayor), Selwyn, Meadham, Sinclair, Williamson, Hasler Smith, Alchin…

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Infectious Diseases Healthy Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 November 1942 · page 2

The Health Inspector (Mr. H. B. Player) reported to the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council on Friday last that no infectious diseases had…

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Purchase of Second Motor Vehicle £1400 Expenditure Out of Electricity Fund Special Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 November 1942 · page 1

FORBES Municipal Council, at a recent meeting, decided to purchase a 34 ton Ford tipping truck, with hoist and power driven winch, at a cost of approximately £1000, for the purpose of carting coal and doing other work for the electricity…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 23 November 1942 · page 3

The above took place in the Shire Chambers on Friday, 13th inst. Those present were Councilors R. G. Medical (President), J. P. Costello, Bede…

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Jemalong Shire Friday's Meeting of Council Correspondence and Reports

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1942 · page 4

The monthly meeting of Jemalong Shire Council on Friday was attended by Crs. G. H. Griffith (president), J. Rodgers, J. F…

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Shire Council's Loans

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1942 · page 2

Mr. Cahill forwards copy of letter received from the Minister for Local Government:- I refer to a request by the…

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Bland Shire Council Interruption to Electricity Supply

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1942 · page 1

NOTICE is hereby given that the supply of electricity to the towns of Wyalong and West Wyalong will be interrupted on SUNDAY MORNING…

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Road Repairs Needed Requests to Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1942 · page 2

After the deluge of rain which fell earlier this month, when six inches were recorded over the week end. Bland Shire Council, at its monthly…

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TALLIMBA P.W.P. Inquiries From Labor League To Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1942 · page 4

Mr. D. McGregor Secretary of the Tallimba Branch of the A.L.P., wrote to the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council, asking to be informed if…

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Condobolin Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 November 1942 · page 2

The above took place in the Council Chambers on Monday night last. Those present were Aldermen H. C. Moulder (Mayor), W. H. Crouch, T…

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Wamboyne "Baths" Photograph for Council Flood Waters Cause Much Damage

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1942 · page 1

Among a shoal of correspondence from ratepayers regarding flooded roads and silted up drains after the recent heavy rains, which was…

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Eugowra District News Boree Shire Council November Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 4

The November meeting of the Boree Shire Council was held at Cudal on Monday of last week, with the President, Cr. Chas. McCarron, in the…

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Condobolin Municipal Council (Continued from last issue) Orders of the Day

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 November 1942 · page 2

Ald. Crouch said that several ga[?] age proprietors had spoken to him[?] about the charcoal being delivered only in one ton lots. This meant a[?]…

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Aluminium Drive More Needed by Department Rubber and Paper Sent From Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 November 1942 · page 2

At the last Bland Shire Council meeting the Hemith and Building Inspector [?]r. H. B. Player) who is in charge of salvage collections in the…

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Fire Breaks Council Bequests Co Operation To Avoid Bush Fires

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 November 1942 · page 4

Following' a recent meeting of delegates to a public meeting at West Wyalong. to discuss matters affecting the control of bush fires, the…

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Election of Mayor

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1942 · page 1

The election of Mayor of Forbes for the ensuing year will take place at a special meeting of aldermen to be held on Monday…

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Forbes Municipal Council Thursday Night's Meeting Correspondence

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1942 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council on Thursday night was attended by Aldermen Hartcher (Mayor), Brantley,…

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Council Reports Alterations to Saleyards Building and Other Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1942 · page 4

Several special reports from officers were read at the meeting of the local Municipal Council last Thursday night, dealing with the…

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