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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 22 of 26

REPORTS To Forbes Municipal Council Thursday Night's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1945 · page 3

One case of scarlet fever was reported during October. Mr. Press stated that for the preliminary test in connection with the…

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Municipal Mems. From Last Week's Council Meeting Correspondence and Other Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1945 · page 4

Only absentees from the meeting were Ald. Smith and Webb, from whom apologies were accepted. Street stalls were granted to the…

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Day Nursery Another Site Approved by Aldermen In King George V. Memorial Park

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1945 · page 2

After having disposed of the site of the proposed Day Nursery School in Lachlan Street, Forbes Municipal Council has approved…

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REVOKED Council's Decision to Lease Reserve At Botanical Gardens

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1945 · page 2

At a previous Council meeting. Forbes aldermen decided to offer no objection to the application of Mr. J. A. Dunn for portion of the…

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Lachlan Shire Council Tuilibigeal District Matters

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 5

The following Tullibigeal district matters were discussed at the last meeting cf the Lochlan Shire Council: Moved Cr. Brown seconded Cr…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 3

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above took place in the Civic Chambers on Monday night, 5th inst. Those present were. Ald. W. H…

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Additional Riding For Bland Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 4

Bland Shire Council will shortly investigate proposals to increase the number of Ridings in the Shire. The Shire Presiident ((Cr. F. R…

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Letters at Council Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 5

The following correspondence was amongst that dealt with at the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council on Friday last. All Councillors were…

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Warm Tributes to Mr. J.J. DUFF Shire Engineer Retiring AFTER 17 Years Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 4

Seventeen years of efficient and conscientious cervice to Bland Shire by Mr.J Duff as the Engineer, were officially recognised…

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Electricity Control Local Member to be Asked to Meet Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 2

Before the last meeting of the Municipal Council a statement was read, as issued jointly by the President of the Local Government Association and the Shires Association, voicing opposition to the new Electricity…

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Railway Park Lands Council Still Endeavours to Obtain Reserve Despite Opposition

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 2

Plans for the beautification of the area near the railway station are not proceeding very satisfactorily for the Council, opposition being forthcoming to the revocation of the Reserve used for cemetery purposes very…

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£5000 Sports Arena Proposal Modern Improvements Recommended Clubs Must Assist Council Financially

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 2

To convert the existing Recreation Ground at West Wyalong into a modern sports arena, catering for all classes of sport will cost in the vicinity of £5,000. Preliminary improvements, which provide for a turf wicket,…

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Tar Paving to Abate Dust Council Will Consider Remedy New Pace for Monash St

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 4

Whirlwinds which "blow up" in Monash Street, are the principal cause of rubbish accumulating in Main Street, West Wyalong…

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Speed Up Building New Houses in Bland Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 November 1945 · page 1

Bland Shire Council is to ask the Department of Labor and [?] dustry to speed up the release of building materials to enable Bland…

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Three Weeks Leave Shire Outdoor Staff Clerk's Recommendation Adopted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 November 1945 · page 1

Extra holidays are to be granted the outdoor staff employed by Bland Shire Council. They will take three weeks leave at…

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Electricity Supply Temora's Agreement with County Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 November 1945 · page 4

The Temora Municipal Council at a special meeting decided to co-operate fully with the Northern Riverina County Council in the supply of electricity…

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May Cost £250 New Lay-out in Barnardo Park Suggested Playground For Children of Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 November 1945 · page 1

It will probably cost £250 to convert Barnardo Park, West Wyalong, into a suitable playground for children…

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Beautifying Nelson Park Appeal to Municipal Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1945 · page 1

The amalgamated Daroobalgle-Nelson Park Tennis Club held a meeting on Friday night, when Mr. J. Fell was elected to the vacant position of…

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Jemalong Shire Monthly Meeting of Councillors Co-operation in Welcoming of P.O.W.'s and Servicemen

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1945 · page 2

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

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Municipal Council. Monthly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 November 1945 · page 2

Present at the above meeting on Tuesday night were Ald. Selwyn (Mayor). Clifford, Ingrey, Fearne, Mendham, Sinclair and Livingstone…

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