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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 26 of 28

Municipal Council. Triennial Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 2

The triennial election of aldermen for the Grenfell Municipal Council was held on Saturday, but not much interest was taken in the…

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Lachlan Shire Some Figures

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 1

The estimates for the year 1945 will be published as an advertisement later on, but not in the complete form as submitted to the…

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Conservation of Forest Wealth Shire Councillors Express Approval

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 1

That there is steadily growing recognition of the necessity for conserving our natural resources and of the great economic value…

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Shire Elections Retiring Councillors Re-elected For A. and C. Ridings

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 1

The Bland Shire elections held on Saturday last, have resulted in the return of Crs. Hayes and Bland for A. Hiding, and of Crs. Wallace and…

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Lorries and Vans in Road Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 2

Lorries, vans and heavy vehicles generally are figuring prominently in the road accidents statistics particularly in country areas…

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The Shire Election

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 1

In the election of two representatives for the three ridings of Jemalong Shire there was a contest in only two ridings, Crs. R. H. Beddie and G. H…

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Saturday's Elections Municipal and Shire Councils A Couple of Surprises

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 1

THE N.S.W. elections in Local Government circles were carried out last Saturday, and so far as Forbes was concerned the event passed off quietly enough. In the Municipality the Council had provided for the…

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Congratulations to Mayor New Aldermen Welcomed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 1

Before the commencement of the ordinary Council meeting the Mayor (Ald. Crouch) took the opportunity of extending his sincere thanks to the Aldermen for placing him in the position of Mayor of Condobolin…

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Lachlan Shire Elections New Blood in Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 1

As a result of the elections for Lachlan Shire last Saturday, A. Riding is the only one that has returned the three sitting members states the…

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Ald. Crouch Wins Ballot for Mayor Deputy Mayor is Ald. Hay Ald. May Declined Position

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 1

The first meeting of the newly appointed Council was held in the Council Chambers last Monday night. The special meeting for the election of Mayor commenced at 7 p.m…

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Writings on Yass Buildings. Ex-mayor of Yass Fined

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 1

Mr. J. J. Cusack, a well known and prominent man, an ex-Mayor and alderman of Yass was proceeded against in the Yass Police…

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Surprise Defeat of Shire President MR. R. Penfold Leaves Council Record Vote Personal Triumph for Cr. Hayes Cr Holland Returns to Fold

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 2

Highlights of the Bland Shire Council Local Government elections was the defeat of the eighty-years-old President, Cr. R. Pel[?]old, who had…

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P. and C. Council Combined Sports Suggested Letter to Show Committee Discussed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 2

A meeting of the District Council of Parents and Citizens' Associations which was held at the Intermediate High School on Saturday morning…

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Municipal Reports (Continued from previous page) Health Inspector's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 4

Meat Inspection: The following animals were slaughtered for human consumption during the period ended 30th November, 1944: Cattle 13,…

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Municipal Reports

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 3

The following reports were submitted to last Monday night's meeting of the Municipal Council…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 December 1944 · page 4

This followed the special meeting of Council last Monday night but prior to the commencement of the meeting there was an…

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Headmaster Criticises Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 December 1944 · page 2

Mr. V. J. Truskett, Headmaster of the local High School, had the following letter before the last meeting of the Municipal…

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Election of Mayor Alteration in Constitution of Committees Special Municipal Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 2

A special meeting of the newly-elected aldermen of Forbes Municipal Council was held on Thursday night for the purpose of…

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Council Matters Dealt With at Special Meeting Bulk Electricity, Bank Holiday for Xmas etc

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 1

Although called for the special matters of the election of Mayor. Deputy Mayor, etc., the meeting of the local Municipal Council on…

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Alderman Selwyn: Mayor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1944 · page 3

The newly-elected Council was called together on Monday night for the purpose of electing the Mayor. The Mayoral…

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