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

Council & local affairs, 1943

471 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 24

Finance Business Too Many Matters in Committee Municipal Council's Decision

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1943 · page 1

Just recently Forbes Municipal Council appointed various subcommittees to deal with sectional matters. After only two meetings…

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Filtration Plant Tenders for Pumping Machinery Council's Recommendation for Acceptance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1943 · page 1

At the meeting of the local Municipal Council held last Thursday night, a report was read from Mr. D. P. Dempsey, Town Clerk,…

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Shire Council (Continued from last Issue) Orders of the Day

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 4

Resolved, on motion of Crs. Chanter and Fraser, that a causeway be placed across the railway line near Syd. Bryant's gate, Tullibigeal-Lake…

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Municipal Council. Special Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 2

The special meeting of Council in connection with a water supply for Grenfell was held on Tuesday night, the Mayor presiding over at full…

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Junee Council May Enter Wood Andice Business

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 2

Junce Municipal Council is to go into the matter of establishing a Municipal wood yard, and also the production of ice…

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Might Mean Increase in Rates County Council for Water and Electricity The Burrowa Conference

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 4

The proposal by the Murrungal Shire Council to for ma County Council to administer the area covered by the Wyangala water and…

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Council's Property Damaged Destruction of Trees in Memorial Park Soldier Pleads Guilty -- Second Acquitted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 1

AT the local Police Court yesterday, before Mr. G. W. Brown, P.M., Gordon James Bentick and Ernest William Newham, both 21 years of age, members of the A.I.F. on leave, were charged w&h stealing an axe, the property of Peter Mitchell, at…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 October 1943 · page 4

The above tookV place in the Council, Chambers Monday night week. Those present were Aldermen H. F. May (Mayor), G. Townsend, F. C. Bassett,…

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Burcher Water Supply. Discussed by Lachlan Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 October 1943 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council. a special letter from Mr. Fitzgerald, Burcaer, referred to the necessity of the completion of the…

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THE A.T.C. Electrical Engineer's Reply to Council Most Work in Spare Time

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 October 1943 · page 6

In the course of a report to last night's meeting of the local Municipal Council, Mr. T. C. Beynon, electrical engineer, had the…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 October 1943 · page 1

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

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Road Repairs Lachlan Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 October 1943 · page 5

The following matters were discussed at the last meeting of the Lachian Shire Council with regard to repairs to roads:—…

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Jemalong Shire Monthly Meeting of Council Governor's Visit to Area

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1943 · page 1

The October meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council, brought forward a week, was held at the Shire Chambers on Friday, there being…

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Forbes Municipal Council Reports of Officers Thursday Night's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1943 · page 4

The works overseer, Mr. J. W. Heffean reported on the maintenance work carried out during the past month. He said that during the saleyards…

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Engineer's Report Jemalong Shire Road Works Gravel Hold-up

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1943 · page 4

The engineer, Mr. A. J. Booth, pointed out to Friday's meeting of Jemalong Shire Council that the position of the Council's smaller…

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Electricity Tariffs Council to Budget for Increased Revenue Reports Still Incomplete

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1943 · page 1

AFTER months of discussion--during which it has awaited certain reports--Forbes Municipal Council is still in a state of uncertainty regarding its electricity undertaking and the charges appertaining thereto…

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Municipal Mail-bag Letters Before Last Week's Meeting Local Applications

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1943 · page 3

The full Council was present when the aldermen met last Thursday night for their fortnightly meeting, which was brought…

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Outstanding Municipal Rates

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1943 · page 1

After a brief discussion, raised by Ald. Hartcher, Forbes Municipal Council, at its meeting on Thursday night, endorsed the attitude of the Town…

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Shire Council Correspondence at Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1943 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council on Friday, last the Presicent (Cr. H. Penfold) presided, and there were also present Crs. F. R…

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Street Stalls Authorised by Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1943 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council on Friday, the West Wyalong Branch of the Red Cross Society was given permission to…

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