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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 11 of 26

Jemalong Shire Electricity Extensions Mr. Carter's Report Second Instalment Irrigation Pumping

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 June 1945 · page 3

We were very surprised to find the amount of power used for pumping Water along the Lachlan River. The amount of power used at present in the…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 2

The monthy meeting of the above was held on Saturday, those in attendance being Crs. Pereira (President), Bembrick, O'Malley, Butler…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 2

that 50 trees and guards be forwarded as a commencement. Left in hands of Riding Councillors and Engineer to confer with…

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Shire Council Matters

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 4

The following matters of interest to Tullibigeal leaders were dealt with at the last meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council:—…

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Lachlan Shire Council District Matters Discussed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 1

The following matters of interest to this district were dealt with at the last meeting of the Lachlan Shirt Council…

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Municipal Council (Continued from last issue) Town Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 2

Finance: The nett balances of the various bank accounts of the Council, after allowing for the accounts submitted for payment, at tonight's…

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Mr. Dring Replies To Boree Shire Council Criticism

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1945 · page 3

Under date June 7, Mr. Edgar Dring, M.L.A., has forwarder the following letter to the Clerk of Borce Shire Council, Cadal:…

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Meeting of County Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 June 1945 · page 2

A meeting of the Central Tablelands County Council was held yesterday at Cowra. Ald. Selwyn and Livinstone attending…

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Council Meeting TO-morrow

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 June 1945 · page 1

Owins [?] the absence of the Shire President (Cr. F. R. Hayes) the monthly meeting of Bland Shire was postponed from friday, 8th June till…

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Comments on Parkes Conference. for County Council to Control Electricity

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 June 1945 · page 2

"Western Times" (Bathurst): It cannot be said that, the conference was a success—the larger municipalities pulled one way, the Shires…

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Forbes Municipal Council Reports of Officers Last Night's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 June 1945 · page 2

In the course of his report to last night's meeting of the local Municipal Council, Mr. Press, health inspector, stated:--…

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Jemalong Shire Electricity Extensions Mr. Carter's Report Final Instalment Line Construction

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 June 1945 · page 3

The main 4 feeder lines serving homesteads and irrigation pumps to the North and South of the River should be constructed with 35 foot…

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BEDGERABONG P. & C. Association Appreciates Shire Work Memorial Service for Late Pte. Crotty BEDGERABONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 June 1945 · page 7

Light showers over the week-end have proved beneficial to crops. The falls were very light, only 33 points, extending over two days and three…

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No Road Plant Available Council Hires Patrol Grader

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 2

Efforts by the Shire President (Cr. F. R. Hayes) to secure plant for road work were outlined by him at Council's meeting on Friday last…

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Jemalong Shire June Meeting of Council Two New Graders to be Purchased

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 2

The June meeting of Jemalong Shire Council was held on Friday, when those in attendance were Crs. Rodgers (President), Beddie,…

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Works Matters Overseer's Report to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 2

A number of matters referred to him were the subject of special report by Mr. Heffernan, works overseer, to last week's meeting of…

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20 Years' Service with Forbes Council Mr. "Peter" Markwort's Retirement

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 1

At the meeting of Forbes Municipal Council last week, Mr. A. ("Peter") Markwort, owing, to illhealth, tendered his resignation as…

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Council in Critical Mood Government Apathy Housing, Decentralisation of Industry, Closer Settlement Delays

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 1

Federal and State Governments and politicians generally came in for some adverse comment at last week's meeting of the Forbes…

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Building Within the Brick Area Effort to Ease Restrictions Council Adheres to Policy

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 1

Two efforts to have the restrictions on buildings within the town brick area eased were unsuccessfully made to last week's meeting of the local…

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Municipal Mems. From Thursday Night's Meeting Correspondence

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 2

The full Council was present, with the Mayor occupying the chair in the correspondence was a letter from the Local Government…

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