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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 4 of 24

Forbes Municipal Election Contest Assured

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1943 · page 1

When nominations closed at 5 p.m. on Wednesday for the extraordinary vacancy in the local Municipal Council caused by the…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 4

The above was held in the Shire Chambers on Friday, 12th Present Crs. R. G. Medcalf (President), D. J. Boyd, J. M. Ho[?]sburgh,…

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Condobolin Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 2

The above took place in the Council Chambers on Monday night last. Those present were Aldermen H. F. May (Mayor), T. A. Brady, G. Hay,…

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Jemalong Shire Monthly Meeting of Council Correspondence and Reports

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1943 · page 4

The February meeting of Jemalong Shire Council was held on Friday, the full Council attending. The President (Cr. Griffith)…

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The Municipal Election

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1943 · page 1

Both candidates, Messrs. A. J. Meagher and Les. Martin, allowed their names to remain in when the Returning Officer, Mr. D. P. Dempsey, at…

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Lachlan Shire Council (Continued from last issue)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 4

Department of Road Transport, intimating there was a falling off in the production of charcoal, especially private burners. Councils were being…

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Rabbit Menace Garrathool Shire Ploughing Out

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 4

To plough out rabbits a tractor is to be put on by the Carrathool Shire Council. Cr. Munio said. following a remark…

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Local Patriotic Committee Donate £100 to Lord Mayor's Fund. £150 Received From Bowling Club. Important Notices of Motion Discussed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 3

The committee of the above met on Tuesday, following attending:— Messrs. Williamson (chair), Peteira, O'Hara, Moore, Morton, Chivers,…

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Municipal By- Election Reply to Mr. A. J. Gunn (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 2

Sir,--Mr. Gran's letter in last Friday is "Advocate" reminds me of the spoiled child who, having gone into a fair fight and been well and truly…

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Lachlan Shire Council Works in District

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 March 1943 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Luchlan Shire Coucil the Engineer. Mr. F. W. Rigg, submitted the following report: 1 Some attention has been given to…

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Noxious Weeds Council Asked to Take Action By F. & S. Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 March 1943 · page 4

At the last meeting of the West Wyalong Branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association Mr H, S. Marshman moved that the Bland Shire…

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Forbes Municipal Council Reports of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1943 · page 3

Several reports of a special nature were presented to last Thursday night's meeting of the local Municipal Council…

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Municipal Estimates Reduced Valuations Lower Revenue of Council Town Clerk's Comprehensive Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1943 · page 2

THE estimates of income and expenditure of the Forbes Municipal Council for 1943, on which the rates and charges for the ensuing year are based, were presented to Thursday night's meeting of the Council in a comprehensive report put…

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Forbes Municipal By-election Mr. A. J. Meagher Returned Close Contest

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1943 · page 1

The extraordinary municipal election caused by the resignation of Ald. Helman was held last Saturday and resulted in the return of…

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Municipal Finances General Fund Inoperative Loans from Other Funds

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1943 · page 1

THE general fund of the Forbes Municipal Council is in such a precarious state that the Town Clerk, in a report to last Thursday night's meeting of the Council, recommended that operations on the fund be suspended. He said he was at a loss…

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Municipal Mailbag Letters Before Thursday's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1943 · page 4

The following correspondence was among that dealt with at the meeting of the local Municipal Council last Thursday night:--…

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Municipal Council. Special Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1943 · page 3

The usual special monthly meeting of the Municipal. Council to deal with outstanding rates and changes was held On Tuesday evening, 2nd…

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£25,000 to Comforts Fund Voted by County Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Sydney County Council to-day unanimous by voted £25,000, to the New South Wales division of the Australian…

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Condobolin Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 March 1943 · page 4

The above took place in the Council Chambers last Monday night. Those present were Aldermen H. F. May (Mayor), W. H. Crouch, G. Hay,…

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Council and Politics Reply to Mr. Hartcher (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1943 · page 2

Sir,--Having rend Mr. Hartcher's reply to my letter appearing in the "Advocate" on the 19th February, his attempt to misconstrue the facts I…

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