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

Council & local affairs, 1946

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Forbes Municipal Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 4

The following reports were tabled at the last meeting of Forbes Municipal Council:--The health inspector (Mr. C. J. Press)…

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Water for West Boree Shire Hostile To County Council's Increased Charge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 1

Boree Councillors are hostile to the per capita charge for "Water for the West" being raised to 30-. Cr. H. J. Balcomb, of Cudal, who…

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Forbes Municipal Council Thursday Night's Meeting Correspondence and General

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 11

Forbes Municipal Council held its regular fortnightly meeting on Thursday night, when the Mayor presided over a gathering from…

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Boree Shire District Matters of Interest

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 8

There was a large business sheet at lost week's meeting of the Boree Shire Council, when it sat until 10 p.m. Those present were Crs. L. G. Noble (pres.)…

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Increased Rate Proposed in Boree Shire For Purchase of Road Machinery

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 8

The proposition of striking a rate of 12d. in the £, for three years, for improvement in the council's machinery position, will be discussed…

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Western Council Formed Legion of Ex-servicemen Parsimony of Repat. Department

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 3

At the meeting of Forbes branch of the Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women on Tuesday night, it was reported that a Western…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 4

The following reports were presented to last meeting:— GAS WORKS COMMITTEE. The business of the meeting was…

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No Houses for Bland Shire Allocations Refused

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 4

Despite representations from Bland Shire Council acquainting the Housing Commission of the acute shortage of homes in West Wyalong, Wyalong…

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Bellarwi Electricity Council Defers Deputation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 4

Bellarwi branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association wrote to the last meeting of Bland Shire Council, through their Honorary Secretary (Mr…

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Council's Attention To Cricket Ground

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 4

Early preparation was made for the coming cricket season by Mr. C. R. Matterson, Honorary Secretary of the District Association when he made…

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More About the Railway Extension Council's Decisions

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 2

The importance of further strong representations in regard to the proposal to have the railway line extended from Burcher to Condobolin and thence to Nyngan, was evident at the Municipal Council meeting, when…

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Shire Council Affairs Friday's Business

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 2

All Councillors were present at Friday's meeting of Jemalong Shire Council. Cr. J. Rodgers (president) was in the chair, others…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 July 1946 · page 2

The above was held in the Shire Chambers, Condobolin, on Friday, 12th inst. Present: Councillors R. G. Medcalf…

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Municipal Council Usual Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 July 1946 · page 4

Those present at the above were Ald. H. F. May (Mayor), G. Townsend, J. W. Masters, G. J. Jones, F. J. Harding, G. Hay, F. C. Bassett, W. H…

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House Ransacked Coota. Mayor's Loss

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 July 1946 · page 5

While the Mayor of Cootamundra (A[?]d. D. Stratton) was presiding at a welcome home dinner to ex-servicemen at the Cootamundra Town Hall his…

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Saturday Afternoon Closing and Council's Rolls of Electors

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 25 July 1946 · page 2

Advertisements are now appearing inviting residents with the necessary qualifications to make application to their Shire or…

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Shire Correspondence Dealt With Last

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1946 · page 10

Correspondence on various matters came before the Jemalong Shire Council meeting on Friday. Forbes District Ambulance Service…

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Housing Plans In Boree Shire Area

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1946 · page 8

Boree Shire Council has approved of an increase of £200 asked for by the applicant for a £550 loan under its housing scheme…

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Removal of Saleyards Request to Council After Problems Discussed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1946 · page 1

At a meeting of stock owners and stock agents held in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, it was decided on the motion of Mr. C. Weaver…

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Appointment of Caretaker Club to Approach Council For Additional Building

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1946 · page 10

"In view of the robbery that has taken place, would the club consider the appointment of a suitable man as caretaker?" asked Mr. A…

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