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

Council & local affairs, 1947

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Forbes Municipal Council Correspondence and General Matters Thursday Night's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 2

Those in attendance at Thursday night's meeting of the local Municipal Council were Ald. Gunn (Mayor), Brenner, Webb, Martin,…

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Public Services Water, Gas, Electrical Installations Reports of Council's Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 2

Reports on a number of matters connected with services supplied to the public by Forbes Municipal Council were before the meeting of…

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Cross St. Flats Conversion of Old Building Building Applications to Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 2

In his report to Council last Thursday night the building inspector, Mr. Press, stated that he had received the following applications:--…

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Reply to Council Critics Appointment of Elec. Engineer Mr. South Answered

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1947 · page 6

At the meeting of the local Municipal Council last Thursday night Ald. Brenner drew attention to the published statement of Mr. R…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 1

The following reports were submitted and dealt with at the meeting of the Council held on Friday, 10th inst:…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 2

Present last night at the monthly meeting of Grenfell Municipal Council were: Aid. Selwyn (Mayor), Sinclair, Drinkwater, Clifford…

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Red Terror Menace Threatens Bland Shire Council Rural Area

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 1

Due to a prolific growth of grass, the whole of Bland Shire is threatened with the bush fire menace. Farmers and town residents are to be urged to exercise the ut…

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Two Infectious Cases in Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 8

Two cases of infectious diseases were reported to Bland Shire Council, by Health Inspector A. Elliott, at the last…

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Jemalong Shire Letters at October Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 October 1947 · page 12

Those present at the monthly meeting of the Jemnlong Shire Council meeting on Thursday. October 15. were; Crs. J. Rodgers (president), R. H…

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Cricketers Reject Wade National Parks Council Rental Too High

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 1

About 50 delegates, who attended last night's meeting of the Orange District Cricket Association decided unanimously to inform the Orange…

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Shire Works Engineer's Report on Shire Activities

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1947 · page 4

The engineer (Mr. G. Dull) rported as follows to the October meeting of the Jemalong shire Council, held on Thursday last:--…

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ELECTRICITY Extensions in Jemalong Shire Area

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1947 · page 1

In his report to the Jemalong Shire Council Council meeting on Thursday, Mr. M. McDonald (electrical engineer) stated:--…

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Shire Finances Outstanding Rates Total £262908

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1947 · page 2

The Shire Clerk (Mr. F. M. Copeland) reported to the monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council on Thursday last as follows:--…

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F. & S. RESOLUTIONS Parkes District Council to Consider

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1947 · page 1

An explanation of the method adopted by the State to grant subsidy and of the scheme for repayment by users, was given in a…

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Council Cottages For Saleyards Manager and Filtration Attendant

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1947 · page 3

At its meeting last week the Municipal Council received a report from its engineer, Mr. K. L. Smith, regarding the construction…

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Boree Shire October Meeting of Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 8

At last week's meeting of the Boree Shire Council, held at Cudal, the following matters of district interest were dealt with:--…

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Council Meeting Postponed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 1

The meeting of Forbes Municipal Council set down for last night was postponed for a week owing to the fact that four aldermen and the Town…

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Many Matters Mentioned At Chamber of Commerce Meeting Council Commended

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 3

Mr. L. C. Hedges (president) was in the chair at what was said to be the largest meeting of the Forbes and District Chamber of…

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Municipality of Condobolin Triennial Election of Aldermen Nomination Day--friday, 7th NOVEMBER, 1947 (Nominations close Wednesday, 5th November, 1947)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 October 1947 · page 3

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, and Ordinances made thereunder, an…

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Municipal Reports Before Last Council Meeting Town Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 October 1947 · page 4

Finance: The nett balances of the various bank accounts of the Council, alter allowing for the accounts submitted for payment at to-night's…

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