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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 26 of 28

Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 25 November 1946 · page 2

The above took place in the Council Chambers on Monday night last. Those present were Ald H. F. May (Mayor), F. C. Bassett, G. Hay, F. J…

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Jemalong Shire Council Deals with Large Correspondence Sheet Need for Improved Medical Services in District

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1946 · page 3

A HUGE amount of correspondence drew the attention of councillors for about two hours at last Thursday's meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council. Present were: Crs. J. Rodgers (President), R. H. Beddie, L. H. Rout, S. F. Tout, T .R. Smith…

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Two Transformers Borrowed Engineer's Explanation at Shire Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1946 · page 4

In his report to the president and councillors of the Jemalong Shire Council last Thursday, Mr. McDonald, Council's electrical engineer,…

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New Machines for Shire Engineer Tells of Damaged Road

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1946 · page 1

A one-ton van, purchased from the Commonwealth Disposals Commission, had been brought to Forbes earlier in the month, said Shire…

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Shire's Financial Affairs Temporary Debit Balance of General Fund

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1946 · page 1

After Cr. J. Rodgers (president) told members at last week's meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council, that he had checked its books and…

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Cricket Council Western District Movement Meeting at Parkes on

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1946 · page 1

One of the matters to be discussed at the meeting of the Forbes and District Cricket Association to-morrow night, at the Club…

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Municipal Reports Before Last Council Meeting Town Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 November 1946 · page 4

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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Boree Shire Electricity Extensions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 November 1946 · page 6

In the course of his report to last meeting of Boree Shire Council, the electrical engineer, Mr. C. D. Oats, stated:--…

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Forbes Cricket Association Adoption of Constitution-- Western District Council --Coutinuance of Saturday Afternoon Competition-- Marists Out of Second, Round

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 November 1946 · page 10

Forbes Cricket Association, held a general meeting at the Club House Hotel on Wednesday night. when, in the absence of the president, Mr. A. S…

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Lake Electricity Talk Given by M. J. Condon at Last Meeting of Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 2 December 1946 · page 2

The article appearing in the Lachlander under the captions of "Lake Cargelligo Electricity" and "Hasten Slowly May be Good Advice," having…

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CORRESPONDENCE Before Municipal Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1946 · page 4

Correspondence dealt with at last Peek's meeting of the Municipal Council Included the following: From Mr. K. L. Smith, Narromine,…

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Municipal Works Overseer's Report to Council Continuing the Footpath Programme

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1946 · page 3

The acting overseer of works, Mr. D. Grogan, made a report to last week's meeting of the Council on a number of matters…

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Election of Mayor To Be Held To-night

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1946 · page 1

In a report to but week's meeting of the 'Municipal Council the Town Clerk, Mr. Dempsey, asked for a direction in the matter of…

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The Question Stage at Municipal Meeting Setting Council's Order at Defiance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1946 · page 1

QUESTION stage at the meeting of Forbes Municipal Council on Thursday night brought about a good deal more discussion than usual, several of the aldermen being perturbed at what they regarded as an intentional flouting of the Council's…

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Committee's Recommendation Defeated in Open Council Application for Increase of Wages

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1946 · page 1

A finance committee recommendation at last week's meeting of Forbes Municipal Council, arrived at in the absence of Ald. Brenner,…

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Election of Mayor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 December 1946 · page 3

A special mooting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday, at which the following were present : Aid. Mendham (Mayor)…

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Municipal Estimates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 December 1946 · page 2

Official advertisement appears in this issue respecting the estimates, as passed by Council at last Monday night's meeting, and…

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Mayor Unopposed Ald. Gunn Re-elected For Fifth Successive Term

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 December 1946 · page 3

Although he had made a statement to the contrary. Ald. M. H. Gunn was again a candidate for the position of Mayor of Forbes for…

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Cricket Council Formed at Parkes Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 December 1946 · page 9

Forbes sent two delegates, Messrs. A. Gaggin and W. Morrison to a meeting at Parkes on Saturday night, when it was decided to form what is to be…

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P. & C. District Council Meets 'Bus Runs Under Discussion

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 December 1946 · page 3

Present at last Friday's meeting of the Forbes District Council of Parents and Citizens' Associations, were representatives from…

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