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

Council & local affairs, 1946

559 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 25 of 28

New Electricity Tariff Adopted by Forbes Municipal Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 1

MOST important matter dealt with by Forbes Municipal Council at its meeting last night was. the adoption of a new electricity tariff…

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C.T. Water Scheme Efforts Should Soon Bear Fruit Says Clerk of County Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 November 1946 · page 5

Efforts of the Central Tablelands County Council In endeavoring to obtain an ample supply of Altered water for the people of the Central…

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Council Amalgamation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 November 1946 · page 1

Hay Municipal Council, established in 1872, is making application for amalgamation with Waradgery Shire, established in 1908. It is proposed…

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CRUMBS From Municipal Council Table At Thursday Night's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1946 · page 2

Only absentee was Ald. Smith, from whom an apology was accepted. The health inspector's report showed another clean bill for the town for the…

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Civil Engineer Appointed by Forbes Municipal Council Mr. K. L. Smith, of Narromine

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1946 · page 1

Forbes Municipal Council last Thursday night appointed Mr. K. L. Smith, of Narromine, as engineer in succession to Mr. J. W…

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Bulk Electricity Extensions To Orange Road, Sam and Farnell Streets Municipal Council Work

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1946 · page 2

Several extensions of electricity mains, including the long-standing one to Sam Street, were determined upon at the meeting of Forbes…

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Town Planning Forbes Council Proceeds With Idea Closing of Lanes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1946 · page 1

Forbes Municipal Council, at its meeting on Thursday night, took further steps in connection with the Town Planning Act, which it…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 November 1946 · page 4

The above was held in the Shire Chambers, Condobolin, on Friday, 8th November, commencing at 10.30 a.m…

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Mayor's Minute. Presented to Council Meeting on

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1946 · page 4

Gentlemen, This being the last ordinary meeting, of Council during my term as Mayor, I desire to place on…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1946 · page 1

The following reports were presented to the meeting on Tuesday: BATHS COMMITTEE'S REPORT…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1946 · page 1

others on the Bimbi Road be advised of the estimated cost of this extension, viz., £.772, and that such work cannot be proceeded with for…

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Municipal Council Thursday, November 21, 1946 Monthly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1946 · page 5

Present at the above meeting on Tuesday were Ald. Mandham (Mayor), Sinclair, Livingston,e Selwyn, Drinkwater, Clifford…

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Welcome Home Committee Resigns Report and Funds Handed to Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 November 1946 · page 2

A public meeting was called for last Tuesday night for the purpose of handing over to the Municipal Council the reports and…

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Eugowra District News Boree Shire Monthly Meeting of Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 8

There was a full attendance at the Boree Shire Council meeting, held last week. The new president of the Council will…

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Foreman for Shire Council? Electrical Engineer's Many Duties Councillors Discuss Plan

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 7

At the general monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council yesterday, Cr. J. Rodgers (president) suggested to fellow councillors that…

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Forbes Municipal Council Last Week's Meeting Correspondence

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 9

Lengthy correspondence was before last week's meeting of the local Municipal Council-- some 51 letters in all-- and only a few of the…

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Within Five Years Electricity Throughout Boree Shire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 8

"The Boree Shire Council should have electricity throughout the Shire within five years if it takes the matter seriously said Mr. G. I…

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Public Library Council Accedes to Committee's Requests

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 3

At last week s meeting of Forbes Municipal Council, Mr. J. Fell, acting secretary of the Public Library Committee, wrote seeking approval of the…

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Research Station For Irrigation Purposes in Forbes District Department's Reply to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 5

Forbes representations for the establishment of a research station in the district to Investigate particularly matters relating to…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting (Continued from last issue)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 25 November 1946 · page 4

ORDERS OF THE DAY Resolved, on motion of Crs. Elwill and Brown, repairs be effected to culvert at the 13 mile peg on…

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