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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 28 of 31

Forbes to Canberra New Highway Being Sought Request from Waugoola Shire

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 2

When the Waugoola Shire Council met last Friday, a rescision motion was submitted to it by Councillor R. G. Hailstone. The motion that he…

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Rate Levy Suggested Shire Elect. Engineer's Recommendation £20,000 Programme in View

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 7

The Shire electrical engineer's (Mr. M. McDonald) report is as follows, with councillors decisions appended:--Construction: The extension of three…

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Councils' Monies Crabbed Reduced Allocation to Main Roads Board N.S.W. Shire President's Reply to Minister

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 2

"The Minister's statement that my criticism of the Government's action is prompted by political bias, is no answer to the charge that the…

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Lachlan Shire

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

Dear Sir or Madam,-- I hope to receive your support and vote at the Shire Elections on Saturday, the 6th of December. I have…

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Lake Cargeligo Electricity Undertaking Many Problems Confront the Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 4

Not due to any fault of the Council, it is having many difficulties to iron out in trying to put the undertaking on a smooth,…

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Shire Elections to the Electors of C Riding, Bland Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

As you are aware by the nominations for C Riding in the "Advocate" I am seeking you support and vote on December…

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Bland Shire Triennial Election of Councillors "C" Riding

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

Candidates nominated for "C" Riding: CROOK, Ernest Fred[?]rick JANSEN, Norman Eli…

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Lachlan Shire To the Electors of C Riding

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

Dear Elector, Alter representing you as n Councillor for C Riding during the term now concluding, i have…

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Shire of Lachlan To the Electors of "B" Riding

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

Having represented you as Councillor for the term just concluding I again solicit your support at the forthcoming elections on 6th Dec…

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Bland Shire Elections To the Electors of C Riding

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

Having agreed to requests by many [?]tors in C Riding to nominate for Councillor of Bland Shire, [?] now present myself [?]…

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Municipality of Condobolin Linesman's Assistant

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

APPLICATIONS, suitably endorsed, are invited and will be received by the undersigned up till 4 p.m. on FRIDAY, 12th DECEMBER, 1947, for…

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Weddin Shire Elections "C" Riding

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 7

Councillor John Napier again offers his services as a Councillor for "C" Riding for the ensuing three years. With the exception of four years…

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Mayor Indignant Reproaches Poor Attendance Fitness Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 1

If my election to the Council depends on the votes of the apathetic people of this town, then I do not want to be elected," said…

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Social Function Municipal Staff Entertained

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 2

The Mayor's (Ald. M. H. Gunn) annual Xmas function to Council employees and to alderman and their wives, on Tuesday afternoon, has been…

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Lachlan Shire Council Usual Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 2

The above was held in the Shire Chambers, Condobolin, on Friday, November 14, 1947. Those present were Crs R. G…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 2

Ald. H. F. May. (Mayor), W. H. Crouch, J. A. R. L'Estrange, G. Hay, F. J. Harding, H. J. Hamling, G. J. Jones, G. F. Townsend and J. E…

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County Council's £85,200 Loan Plus

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 1

Loans raised by the Northern Riverina County Council for the present financial year amounting to £85,200…

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Shire of Lachlan General Election of Councillors Nomination of Candidates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 3

Notice is hereby given m accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, as amended and the Ordinances made…

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Bland Shire Elections to the Ratepayers of C. RISING Ladies and Gentlemen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 1

I notice in the "Advocate" that an aspirant for Council honours is seeking your vote on the grounds that the Tallimba and Weethalle districts have been neglected, both as regards road work and in efforts to secure water and electricity for those towns…

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'Back Scratching' Aldermen Indulge in Pardonable Prank Felicitations on Outgoing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 December 1947 · page 1

Last meeting of the present Municipal Council was held on Thursday evening, and the aldermen indulged in what the Mayor…

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