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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 6 of 24

Road Repairs In Bland Shire Discussion by Councillors

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 March 1943 · page 2

Cr. Crook, at the last meeting of Eland Shire Council, referred to the state, of Schmetzer's crossing, in his Riding. Unless repairs are…

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Street Collections Strict Control by Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 March 1943 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, a communication was received from the Department of Local Government and Housing,…

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Jemalong Shire March Meeting of Council Matter of a Road Alteration

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1943 · page 4

The monthly meeting of Jemalong Shire Council on Friday was attended by Crs. G. H. Griffith (President), R. H. Beddle, J…

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Bland Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1943 · page 6

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

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Petrol for Shire Councillors Board Will Only Grant 50 Per Cent

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1943 · page 1

Shire Councillors can obtain a petrol allowance to cover 50 per cent of the mileage travelled in attending Shire meetings. This was made known…

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F. AND S. Branches Wyalong District Council Meeting To day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1943 · page 3

Motions for submission to the Annual Conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association will be discussed at a meeting of the Wyalong District…

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Eugowra District News Boree Shire Council March Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Borce Shire Council was held at Cudal on Monday, 15th inst. Cr. H. J. Balcomb was in the chair, and others present…

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Politics and the Council Mr. Gunn Replies (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 2

Dear Sir,--Mr. Hartcher having failed in his attempt to stab the future of the town of Forbes in the back with his political dagger, and suffering…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 29 March 1943 · page 3

[?]e above took place in the Shire [?]ers on Friday, 12th inst. Pre[?] Crs. R. G. Medcalf (President), Chanter, J P. Costello, H. P…

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Reduction Sought in Shire General Rate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 March 1943 · page 1

A motion to the effect that the Bland Shire Council should be asked to re duce the general rate by 25 per cent, in 1944. owing to the shortage of…

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Shire's Objection. To Merger Proposal Hillston & Carrathool

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 March 1943 · page 1

"That the clerk inform the Department of Local Government and Housing that Council is not prepared to withdraw its objection to the…

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HEALHINSPECTOR Part-time Services. Carrathool Request to Wade Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 March 1943 · page 1

"That the Shire Clerk be instructed to approach the Wade Shire Council, requesting them to make available part-time services of their health…

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Rural Bank Holdings Council's Action Endorsed By F. and S. Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 March 1943 · page 2

The Wyalong District Council of the F. and S. Association, at their annual meeting on Thursday last, unanimously decided to endorse the action of the…

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Excess Wheat Sown Hold Up of Payments Discussion by FSA Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 March 1943 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Wyalong District Council of the F.S.A., which was held on Thursday afternoon at West Wyalong, a resolution was…

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Country Party Riverina Electorate Council Annual Meeting at Narrandera Preparations for Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 March 1943 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Riverina Electorate Council of the Country Party was held at the Criterion Theatre Nairandera on Saturday last…

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District Council of F and S. Association Anuual Meeting at West Wyalong Executive Officers Re Elected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 March 1943 · page 4

Mr. J. T. Wilson was re-elected President of the Wyalong District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association at the annual meeting, which…

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Some Aldermen Perturbed Concerning Press Report Conditions of Municipal Employees

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1943 · page 3

During the question stage at the meeting of the local Municipal Council on Thursday night the Deputy Mayor, Ald. Paddison, asked…

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Rates and Charges Struck by Forbes Municipal Council For Ensuing Year

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1943 · page 4

Having adopted the estimates of revenue and expenditure for the ensuing year at its meeting on February 25, and duly advertised…

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Council and Politics "Canberra Flea" on the Loose J. Leonard Enters Ring (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1943 · page 3

Sir,--Will you kindly grant me a little space to try and moke clear some remarks made by Mr. Gunn in your last issue which appear to me to give a…

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Municipal Mailbag Thursday Night's Meeting Chamber of Commerce Requests

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1943 · page 3

Aldermen in attendance at Thursday night's meeting of the local Municipal Council were the Mayor (Ald, Gunn) and Aldermen…

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