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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 5 of 31

Work on Highway & ROADS Engineer Reports to Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 5

The report of the Shire Engineer (Mr. J. F. Spence) to Bland Shire Council's last meeting showed that streets in West Wyalong and the State Highway have been…

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Condobolin Municipality & District Patriotic & War Fund £922 Handed to Local R.S.L. in Accordance With Approved Conditions Excellent Work Recorded

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 2

The final meeting of the Condobolin and District Patriotic and War Fund was held at the Civic Chambers on Monday, 17th instant, at 8 p.m. Present: H. F. May (chair), Mesdames E. U. Tasker, J. Oppy, A…

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Municipal Mailbag Aldermen Discuss Many Letters

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 4

There was a large amount of correspondence before the Municipal Council at its meeting last Thursday night, which was the first for this month…

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Council Provides One Typewriter For Commercial Classes Mayor's Attitude Questioned

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 1

One typewriter, belonging to the Municipal Council and being used by the Public Library, will be made available on two nights per week to…

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New Buildings Approved at Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 2

Building and subdivision applications approved at last week's meeting of the local Municipal council were as follow: Eileen L. Duffell, for the owner, T…

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Garbage Service Council Extends Area of Operations

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 6

An extension of the garbage service within Forbes Municipality is to be carried out on the recommendation of the health inspector,…

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Soil Erosion Shire Warned of Danger Wheel Tractor to be Hired

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 1

Council's equipment and machinery to deal with soil erosion and scouring problems in the Jemalong Shire was gradually becoming…

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Shire Seeks Grant to Build Bridge Suspension Bridge to be Replaced

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 1

The assistance of the Federal member for Calare, Mr, John Howse, and that of Mr. E. P. Dring, M.L.A., for Ashburnham, will be…

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Monthly Store Sheep Sales Council Refuses Agents' Request

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 3

Forbes Associated Agents recently made a request to the Municipal Council for the introduction of a monthly store sheep sales, apart…

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No More Night Work For Council's Clerical Staff

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 1

Aldermen decided at last meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council to abolish late working hours of the office staff in future…

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Council Demands Better Carriages On Forbes Mail "Dog-Boxes" Rejected

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 1

Although the question of improved railway services between Forbes and Sydney is still being considered by the Commissioner for…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting

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

The above was held at the Shire Chambers, Condobolin, on Friday, 14th February, commencing at 10.30 a.m. Those present were Councilors…

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Shire Council to Take Over 'Bus Services

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 3

The waugoola Shire Council has decided to take over full control of the school bus services from Wattamondara, Carcoar. Woodstock and Blunt…

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Cycle Parking Council Refers Matter to Police

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 11

A report on the parking of bicycles in the streets was presented to Thursday night's meeting of the Municipal Council by the health…

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Statement on the Wheat Position Liverpool Plains F. & S. Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 1

AT the quarterly meeting of the Liverpool Plains District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, held at Gunnedah on February 19th, Kelvin, Breeza and Curlewis submitted resolutions suggesting amendments to make the plan more…

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Cannot Improve Their Roads With Present Rate Revenue of Councils N.S.W. Shire President's Claim

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 9

"Local Government, although a creature of the State, is an essential part of the machinery of government within the…

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Reading of Meters Council to Adhere to Present System Bi-Monthly Reading Unsuitable

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 11

Forbes Chamber of Commerce suggested to the local Municipal Council that with the introduction of bulk electricity and the…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting (Continued from last issue) Shire Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 March 1947 · page 3

Lake Cargelligo Swimming Club Debt: The demand for payment from the guarantors for the debt owing by the Lake Cargelligo Swimming Club…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 March 1947 · page 3

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

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Municipal Reports Before Last Council Meeting Town Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 March 1947 · page 4

Finance: The net balances of the various bunk accounts of the Council after allowing or the accounts submitted or payment at tonight's…

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