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

Council & local affairs, 1948

645 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 17 of 33

Ald. Gunn Congratulated by Municipal Council On His Appointment to L.G. Executive

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 7

At the outset of the meeting of Forbes Municipal Council on Monday night, the Mayor, Ald. Conridge, took the opportunity of…

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Road Complaints "Policy Wrong," Says Deputy Mayor Children Carried Over Wet Streets

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 1

Letters from Messrs. A. J. Godden (Young Street), J. P. Cashman (Barton Street), E. H. Milton (Elizabeth Street), and M. D…

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Petrol Tax More Money For Council Roads

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 5

At a recent conference on March 23, 1948, of the Country Women's Association, Primary Producers and Motorists' Organisations, with…

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Power Cuts No Instructions Received by Council as Yet

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 1

Although it is expected that power rationing will affect Forbes to the same extent as other towns in the restricted area, the town…

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Forbes Municipal Finances

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1948 · page 10

The Town Clerk, Mr. Dempsey, reported to this week's meeting of Forbes Municipal Council: "Financial position: A decided improvement is…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 2

At the meeting of Weddin Shire Council to be held next Friday Cr. Napier will move:— 1. That in addition to the…

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Lachlan Shire Council Usual Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 3

The above took place in the Shire Chambers, Condobolin, on Friday, 11th June last, and all Councillors excepting Cr. Fraser were in…

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Shire Clerk Married in Codobolin

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 6

St. Joseph's Church, Condobolin, was beautifully decorated for the wedding of well-known Condobolin girl, Marie…

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Wheat Case for Privy Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 2

The Australian Wheat Industry Defence Council unanimously approved of an appeal to the Privy Council in regard to the Nelungaloo…

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Should Council Sell Electrical Appliances Debatable Question

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 1

In the opinion of the Electrical Engineer, Mr. Skelton, the need for Council to increase its sales of electricity is apparent, in preparation for bulk supply. Therefore, he recommended that Council implement an active sales campaign, with a show room…

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Council's Works Programme To Be Proceeded With

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 1

Following the consideration of a report on this subject submitted by the Town Clerk, the Council decided at last meeting, that the…

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Housing Plan Abandoned Council Considers Time Not Opportune

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 2

At the previous meeting of the Municipal Council, Aid Crouch gave notice of motion that the Council's Housing Scheme be abandoned at present. As the Housing Sub-Committee in their report at last Monday night's meeting agreed with Aid. Crouch's suggestion, the…

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"Just Price for Wheat Case"; Privy Council Appeal Decision

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 5

The Australian Wheat Industry Council during the week-end unanimously approved of an appeal to the Privy Council in regard to the Nelungaloo "just price for…

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Arts Council of N.S.W. Formation of Branch in Condobolin

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 1

This idea originated in England during the dark days of the war when, in order to maintain the morale of the British people,…

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Municipal Reports Town Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 July 1948 · page 4

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

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F. & S. ASSOCIATION Forbes Branch Meeting Supports Privy Council Appeal

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 July 1948 · page 1

Forbes branch of the F. and S. Association, at a meeting on Friday afternoon presided over by Mr. A. E. Sunter-Clarke, resolved to…

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Municipal Council Routine Business

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 2

All the Aldermen, with the exception of Ald. Craft, were in attendance at the last ordinary meeting of Council. Main items from this…

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Branches Must Pull Weight Or F. and S. Council Will Die

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 2

Unless greater co-operation is received from branches, the Tullibigeal District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association may be disbanded. This would…

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Weddin Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 July 1948 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday, following attending: Cr. Napier (chair), Blayney. Bembrick, O'Malley, Matthews…

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Pollard Says Appeal to Privy Council Farmers Own Affair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 July 1948 · page 4

Referring to-day to the proposed appeal to the Privy Council in the Wheat Case of Nelungaloo Pty. Ltd. against the Commonwealth, the Minister for…

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