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

Council & local affairs, 1944

542 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 20 of 28

Bulk Electricity Reference at Shire Council Support for Building of Cowra-Forbes-Parkes Line

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1944 · page 1

At the meeting of Jemalong Shire Council on Friday, a sheaf of telegrams and letters on electricity supply were read from the Prime…

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Closer Settlement Committee Councillor Griffith Threatens to Resign Shire Meeting Incident

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1944 · page 1

At the meeting of Jemalong Shire Council on Friday, a letter was read from Cr. G. H. Griffith, convenor of the Closer Settlement…

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TRADES & Labor Council Question Discussed at Forbes "Lip Service" to Closer Settlement

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1944 · page 1

Union delegates from Orange, Cowra, Parkes and Forbes met at the local Town Hall on Sunday afternoon for the purpose of forming…

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Health Inspector Report to Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 4

Following are some of the subjects referred to in the monthly reort on the Health Inspector (Mr. H. B. [?]ayer) to Bland Shire Council:—…

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Shire of Weddin. Triennial Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 2

NOTICE is hereby given that an election will be held on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1044, for the election of TWO (2) Councillors for…

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Infectious Diseases Bland Shire Free

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 4

The Health and Building Inspector for Bland Shire Council (Mr. H. B. Player) reported to the last meeting of Council that no notice of…

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Shire Clerks' Conference Industries in Country

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 2

NSW Government intends to accelerate decentralisation of industry, according to the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Cahill.)…

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Deputy Mayor's Move for Sale Yards at Condobolin Immediate Action to be Taken

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 2

At the meeting of the Municipal Council held last Monday night, the Deputy Mayor, Ald. H. C. Moulder, moved the following notice of…

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Shop Licence Fob Grenfell Street Approval Given by Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 2

The West Wyalong Sub-branch of the RSSAILA, through the President (Mr. G. Whitehead) sent a petition to Bland Shire Council, asking that…

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Municipal Election Question of "Party" Ticket Probable Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1944 · page 7

In connection with the Local Government triennial elections to be held on Saturday, December 2, a notification has already…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Mesting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 October 1944 · page 2

The above took place in the Council Chambers last Monday night. Those present were Ald. H. F. May (Mayor), R. cardow, F. C. Basse'tt,…

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22 Years' Service to Junee Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 October 1944 · page 1

Public recognition of the 22 years service Mr. R. P. Goodsir rendered [?]o the Municipality of Junee as Town Clerk was made recently when he…

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Seats at Baths Borrowing From Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 October 1944 · page 1

The Shire Clerk (Mr. E. E. Rannard) at the last meeting of Bland Shire Council, asked for a direction from Council with regard to…

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Entertainment of British Servicemen Council To Issue Invitations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 October 1944 · page 1

On the motion of Ald. Moulder and Townsend, the Municipal Council agreed to co-operate with the Shire of Lachlan at the request of the Returned Soldiers League, in the entertainment of British servicemen…

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Municipal Mems. Thursday Night's Meeting Correspondence and Financial

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1944 · page 4

The whole ol the aldermen were present, the Mayor occupying the chair. The Waugoola Shire, Cowra…

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Municipality of Condobolin Triennial Election of Aldermen Nomination Day, Friday, 10th NOVEMBER, 1944

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 November 1944 · page 5

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, and Ordinances thereunder, an election…

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APPRECIATION Ald. Bramley's Gesture to Council Aldermen and Officers Entertained

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1944 · page 2

At its last meeting the aldermen of Forbes Municipal Council made a presentation to one of their number who will not be seeking…

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Cowra Council Condemned Denial of Electricity to Goolagong Cr. McCarron's Charges

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1944 · page 1

Cr. C. McCarron, in an interview with a representative of the Canowindra "Star," stated that Goolagong was denied electricity six years ago by the…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1944 · page 3

A special meeting of Council was held on Tuesday night. Present.—Ald. R. L. Livingstone (Mayor), T. Sinclair, A.E. Selwyn…

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Diggers' Candidate Ready Bland Shire Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 November 1944 · page 2

If promised support is forthcoming, Mr. H. J. Ausburn, who is standing as a Diggers Candidate at the forthcoming Bland Shire Council…

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