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

Council & local affairs, 1947

615 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 23 of 31

Preserving Trees Waugoola Shire's Action

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 3

The survey that has been carried out for the proposed trunk line telephone service between Bathurst and Cowra places a number of poles close to…

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Carrawobitty as Ag. High School Favored by Forbes Municipal Council But no Objection to Delinquent Boys' Home

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 1

FORBES Municipal Council does not concur in the attitude that has been taken up of objecting to the acquisition of Carrawobitty Station, near Forbes, as a home for delinquent boys. whom it considers have every right of being given an…

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Council Appointments Another Caustic Criticism (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 2

Sir,--I congratulate Mr. Machin Hall on his letter of censure of Council methods in making their so called "impartial" appointments…

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£10.000 LOAN For Homes for Its Officers Council Action

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 1

In connection with the Forbes Council's proposal for building homes for its permanent officers, the Town Clerk, Mr. D. P. Dempsey, reported to the…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 3

The above was held la the Shire Chambers, Condobolin, on Friday, 12th September, commencing at 10.30 a.m…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 4

Monday, 22nd September, Was the ordinary. meeting of the Municipal Council and all Aldermen were in attendance. They are Ald. H. F. May…

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Shire Salaries May Lead to Councils Amalgamating

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 3

The fear was expressed at the meeting of the Illabo Shire Council at Junee that a rapid mounting of the salaries payable to engineers would…

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Eight Bags to Acre Estimated Wheat Yield in Jemalong Shire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 5

Mr. W. M. Curteis, district agricultural instructor, who has been sharing his lime between Forbes and Sydney of late, said yesterday…

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

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 4

Report by Shire Clerk L. Whalan read and dealt with as follows: 1. Annual Statements or Accounts, 1946: I have to report that Council's…

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Municipal Reports Before Last Council Meeting Town Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 2

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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British Ministry Adopts Food Plan of Sydney's Lord Mayor (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 1

A message from London states: The Ministry of Food, following talks between the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman, Bartley) and the Food Minister (Mr…

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F. & S. District Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 6

A general mooting of the Grenfell. District Council of the F. and S. Association was held in the P. and A. Hall on Friday, 3rd October…

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Council Appeals to Civic Pride

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 October 1947 · page 1

Because of the depleted state of its finances Forbes Municipal Council finds it is not able to carry out urgent road repairs and keep…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 1

Decided to purchase equipment. From Warraderry-Adelargo brigade, asking for three knapsack fire fighters…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 1

Decided to erect same. From National Fitness Campaign in regard to establishment of play grounds…

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Shire Council Has £6,000 Deficit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 1

Bland Shire Council would like to improve all roads in the Shire but it cannot 'find' the…

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Bush Fire Danger Discussed by Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of above was held on Friday. Present: Cr. G. H. Pereira (President), O. G. Blayney, J. Napier…

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C.P. Lands And Shire Rates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 1

Messrs E.R. Mann and Co., Sydney advised Bland Shire Council at its monthly meeting that in their…

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Town Planning Council Ready for Next Stage in Scheme But Defers Question for New 1948 Aldermen

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 4

SEVERAL aspects of a town planning scheme for Forbes came up at the meeting of the local Municipal Council last Thursday might, when a further report by Mr. C. J. Press, building inspector, was presented and some discussion with the Council's…

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Town Band Move by Municipal Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 1

After hearing the Cowra Band at Forbes last Sunday week Ald. Hartcher said at the meeting of the local Municipal Council last Thursday night that…

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