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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 3 of 26

Carrathool Shire Engineer Raaf Release Difficulties

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 1

Little hope of obtaining the release of the Shire Engineer, F/Lieut. J. K. E. Gibson, from the RAAF in order to resume full time duties with the…

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Impressed with Forbes Mayoral Party From Queanbeyan Inspection of Council's Enterprises

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 5

Forbes had a visit last week-end --from Friday till Sunday evening --of nine or ten bowlers from Queanbeyan. They Included the…

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Weddin Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 2

Present at the above meeting on Saturday were Crs. Pereira (President), Butler, O'Malley, Bembrick. Apology: Cr. Napier…

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Three Appeals for Donations. Shire Council Tightens Up

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 2

At the Shire Council meeting on Saturday Cr. Bembrick moved "That in future the Council shall not make any contributions…

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More About the Sale Yards Delegates from Lachlan Shire to Interview the Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 2

At the meeting of Lachlan Shire Councilors last Friday, the matter of the unsuitable proposed sale yards site was brought lip and it was considered more preferable to have a conference than a straight out…

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Acquatic Displays at West Wyalong Baths Certificates Presented by Shire President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 1

Entertainment was provided the public at the Swimming Pool at Holland Park on Wednesday after noon, after which about 60…

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Forbes Aldermen Refuse to Raise General Rate Despite Earlier Decision to Set Aside £2000 for Works Water Rate and Charge Increased

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 1

AT its meeting on December 18, at the instigation of Ald. Martin, the Forbes Municipal Council decided to instruct the Town Clerk, when preparing his estimates of revenue and expenditure for the ensuing year, to set aside £2,000 for the…

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Water Conservation Schemes Chamber of Commerce Interests Council Public Meeting to be Called

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 1

Forbes Chamber of Commerce sent a delegation, consisting of Messrs. A. Broaden (president), A. E. Hughes, G. B. Newton and H…

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Shire Council Correspondence Dealt with At Monthly Meeting

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

The monthly meeting of Bland Shira Council was held on Friday last Cr. F. R. Hayes (President) occupied the chair and there were…

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"A" Class Drome Discussion by Council Reports to Be Tabled

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

The need for initial steps to be taken to further the establishment of an aerodrome in close proximity to West Wyalong in preparation for…

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Power Fighting Units for Bush Fire Brigades Council To Purchase Two

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 1

The Health Inspector (Mr. H. B. Player) forwarded to Bland Shire Councillors a map for the purpose of deciding where power fighting units…

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Forbes Municipal Council Reports of Officers To Last Week's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 7

The health inspector reported that two cases of scarlet fever had been notified during the month and the necessary attention given to them…

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CORRESPONDENCE At Last Week's Munic. Council Free Public Library Move Killed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 2

The only absentee from last week's meeting of the local Municipal Council was Ald. A. Smith, from whom an apology was…

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Parking Problems C. of C. Deputation to Council Notice of Motion for Next Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 2

The parking problems associated with the somewhat unique nature of the streets of Forbes was the subject of further reference at the…

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Municipal Rates and Progress

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 1

Those people who have been dissatisfied with the amount of public work the Forbes Municipal Council has carried out during the war years will derive…

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Lachlan Shire Council President's Minute

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 February 1945 · page 4

At the Council meeting on Friday, 9th inst, with all present but Cr., Shephard the following report by the President (R. G…

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Road Repairs Councillors' Reports To Shire Council Meeting

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

At Bland Shire Council's monthly meeting on Friday last Cr. W. G. Lawrence retered to road attention which was needed on the Bellbrwi…

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Shire Ridings Proposed Alterations Serious Consideration by Council

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

The advisebility or otherwise of altering the boundaries of the Ridings in Bland Shire was discussed at some length by Councillors at the…

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Council's Junior Clerk Appointment (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 February 1945 · page 1

Sir,--It is desired to draw the attention of all concerned to the recent decision of the Municipal Council in the appointment of a Male Junior…

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Council Wants Increased Beer for Public Bars Only

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

Delegates at the Goulburn Trades Union Conference were ineensed at the manner in which they stated beer was dispensed in Goulburn…

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