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

Council & local affairs, 1945

504 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 26

Engineer's Report to Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 2

The Shire Engineer (Mr. J. J. Duff) reported to the last meeting of Bland Shire Council that the grading plant is now in the Weethalle district, and has…

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Shire Road Works

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 2

The Shire Engineer (Mr. J. J. Duff) reported to the last meeting of Bland Shire Council that the following road works have been allotted to contractor…

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Country Party Central Council. to Meet at Orange Next Month

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 3

The Central Council of the Country Party is to hold its meeting at Orange on the occasion of the special Area Conference of the Party…

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Eugowra District News Mr. Dring's Attack on Cr. C. McCarron Objected to by Boree Shire Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 6

Boree Shire councillors were highly critical of Mr. E. P. Dring, M.LA. (Ashburnham), at their last meeting, and recorded their…

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Municipal Mems. From Last Week's Meeting Applications for Electrical Engineer

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 3

The full Council was present at Thursday night's meeting. Forbes High School was granted the use of Spooner Oval for Wednesday…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting (Continued from Last Issue) CORRESPONDENCE

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 28 May 1945 · page 1

With reference to rubbish being tipped on property said tp be owned by D. Pagett, Lake Cargelligo, it was resolved, on motion of Crs. Elwin and…

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Shire Road Works

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 May 1945 · page 1

The condition of Fiegert's Lane, Barmedman, was directed to the Shire Engineer (Mr. Duff) by Cr. W. G. Lawrence, at the last meeting of Bland…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 28 May 1945 · page 2

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

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"Better a Clucky Hen Than a Cawing Crow." Tart Reply by Cowra's Mayor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 May 1945 · page 1

"It's far bettor to be a ducky hen, sitting; on something useful, than a cawing crow, waiting to grab profits from a standard and…

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Australian Country Party of N.s.w. Young Electorate Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 May 1945 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Young Electorate Council of the Australian Country Party (N.S.W.) was held at Koorawatha on Wednesday…

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Laghlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting (Continued from last issue) REPORTS

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 31 May 1945 · page 3

Report by Acting Shire Cleric Cathie showed the position of the various funds as follows : General fund, credit £2,403 0s 5d, less accounts…

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Rural Electricity Extensions Throughout Jemalong Shire Region Mr. Carter's Report on Undertaking

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 1

AT a recent meeting of Jemalong Shire Council, Mr. H. G. Carter, of the firm of Donoghue and Carter, presented a comprehensive report on the question of electricity extensions throughout the Shire. Mr. Carter, a member of the Institute of…

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Barmedman Diggers' Ball Official Opening by Temora Mayor

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 June 1945 · page 2

The Barmedman Hall was crowded on Thursday night when about 380 people attended the Diggers' Annual ball. A big percentage of those…

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Boree Shire to Be Re-valued

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1945 · page 2

Boree shire Council has re-engaged Mr. coughlan to value Shire properties. The fee will be £200. Mr. Coughlan did the valuation six years ago…

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Lord Thanks Council for Farewell Message

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1945 · page 1

Upwards of two years ago Lord and Lady Wakehurst paid a visit to the Forbes district and were accorded a most hearty reception…

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Question of New Saleyards at Forbes Council Delving into Matter New Site to Be Planned; Loan Enquiries Instituted

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1945 · page 1

INSTEAD of making further repairs and renovations to the existing yards, Forbes Municipal Council has definitely committed itself to a scheme of erecting new yards, and extending them in the direction of the railway trucking yards as far as…

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Municipal Mems. From Thursday Night's Meeting Correspondence

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1945 · page 2

The full Council was present with the exception of Aid. Brenner, from whom an apology was accepted. As indicated in our last Issue,…

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Municipal Council . Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 June 1945 · page 6

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

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Parkes Conference Decides Against County Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 June 1945 · page 2

The recent conference held at Parkes to discuss the formation of a County Council to control electricity in the western areas, finally…

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War News Debacle at Allied Control Council at Berlin. London

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 June 1945 · page 3

Moscow Radio says Russian newspapers have published a map of occupation zones in Germany, showing the large slice now…

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