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

Council & local affairs, 1946

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Dir. Alderman Farewelled by District Hospital Board

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 January 1946 · page 2

The Hospital Board President Dir. E. O. Ludlow) Matron Bailey entertained Dir. C. H. Alderman, when they served light [?]reshments at the closing stages…

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N.R. County Council Cr. Edis Re-elected Chairman

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 January 1946 · page 1

At last week's meeting of the Northern Riverina County Council, Cr. D. W. Edis was re-elected chairman for the eighth successive term. Cr. W. L…

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Tribute to Forbes Efficiency of Municipal Council's Office System

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 1

When the question of the reappointment as auditors of Messrs. Alan L. Morse & Co., accountants. Bathurst came up for…

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Council Land a Subdivision Matter

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 1

At the meeting of the local Municipal Council last week a report was tendered by Mr. C. J. Press, building inspector, with regard to…

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Mayor Replies to Critics Concerning Filtration Plant Ample Provision for Growth

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 1

At the meeting of Forbes Municipal Council last week Aid. Martin asked the Mayor if there was any truth In the rumors being…

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Municipal Mems. From Thursday Night's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 2

The full Council was present except for Aid. Conridge and Hawkins, from whom apologies were accepted. CORRESPONDENCE…

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£302 For V.C. Bland Shire Tribute

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 1

A severe hout of malaria, which neressitated his admission to the Temora Hospital, preyented Sgt. Reg. Rattey V.C. of Bellarwi, from…

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Need Replacing Soon Boree Shire Road Plant

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 6

That Boree Shire Council plant was getting old and would need replacing in the near future was mentioned by the Shire Engineer (Mr. J. R…

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Boree Shire Sanitary and Garbage Charges General Items

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 6

Sanitary and garbage charges and the charge for petrol pumps in Boree Shire for 1945 will be the same as last year…

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Charges for Supplying Council Information

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 8

At the meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council last week, the Town Clerk, Mr. D. P. Dempsey, reported that under Section 167 of the Local…

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Petrol Pumps Charges Adopted by Forbes Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 7

Forbes Municipal Council, at its meeting last week, reviewed the matter of its charges for petrol pumps…

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Interesting Rabbit Prosecution Berry Municipal Council Fined

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 February 1946 · page 2

We have read with interest report of Rabbit prosecution, as reported in the "South Coast Register," and the fine of [?] and costs…

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Central Tablelands County Council Public Works Department Not Yet Approved Plan for Coombing Creek Dam

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 February 1946 · page 1

"A special meeting of the Central Tablelands County Council was held, in the Council Chambers, Grenfell, on Tuesday, the business being in…

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The Late A. S. WHEATLEY P.P. Board's Expressions of Regret Sympathy of Council of Advice

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 1

Forbes P. P. Board, at its meeting on Friday, placed on record its regret at the sadden passing of Mr. A. S. Wheatley, chairman of the…

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Shire Council Meeting Postponed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 1

Bland Shire Council meeting, which is usually held on the second Friday in the month, has been postponed until Friday, 15th February, as some of the…

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Deadlock in Security Council Now Happily Ended London

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 1

THE deadlock in the Security Council discussions over the Greek situation, which threatened to develop into a major crisis, has now ended with the United Nations ratifying a compromise statement rather than a resolution on the subject, and…

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In a Muddle C.T. Water Scheme Statement of President of County Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 8

"The Central Tablelands Water Scheme is in an absolute muddle. The scheme is getting nowhere and is beginning to fade out of the…

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Britain's Food Position Occupies World Attention Pushing Security Council off Front Page News LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 1

FOOD, or the lack of it, is again one of the foremost world topics, and London newspapers lead their front pages with such headlines as, "Britain's Food Back to Wartime Austerity." The food crisis is pushing the Security Council discussions…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 2

The monthly meeting of above was held on Saturday last. There were present Crs. Pereira (President), Napier, O'Malley, and…

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Shire Council Should Find Work Returned Men Unemployed Progress Association Outlines New Scheme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 2

Money was found for war purposes, and it can be found for peacetime rehabilitation, is a sentiment which can be applied by Bland Shire Council in reinstating local men, in the opinion of members of the Progress Association…

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