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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 22 of 33

Jemalong Shire Council Engineer's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1948 · page 6

At Thursday's meeting of the Jemalong shire Council, the following engineer's report was received and adopted:--…

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Jemalong Shire Council Electricity Committee's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1948 · page 3

The following matters in connection with a meeting of the Temalong Electricity Committee on August 5, were adopted at Thursday's meeting of the…

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Weddin Shire District Matters Dealt With

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1948 · page 3

At last meeting of the Weddin Shire Council the following correspondence of interest to our district readers were dealt with:…

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Lachlan Shire Askshelp From Jem Along

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 8

At a. recent meeting- of the Jemalong Shire Council, a letter was read from the Lachlan Shire Council, stating that during the…

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Council Rolls of Electors

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 1

Shire residents are reminded that the supplementary lists of electors and the original rolls are now on exhibition at the…

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Sanitary Conditions at Show Council Nor Show Committee at Fault

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 2

Some comment has appeared in the Press concerning the disgraceful sanitary conditions at the show and the matter was brought…

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Grant for Jemalong Shire Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 1

Recently, Jemalong Shire Council applied to the Minister for Public Works and Local Government for assistance from funds…

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Boree Shire Its Housing Scheme to be Continued

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 8

Boree Shire Council decided at its last meeting to continue receiving applications under its housing scheme…

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Lachlan Shire Council Condition of Road Plants

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 3

Many of our readers are interested in Lachlan Shire movements. The Acting Shire Engineer Mr. A. W. Kerle, in his monthly…

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Shire Horse Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 5

The champion stallion "Althorpe Trump Card" showing off his graces to the judges, Mr. H. W. Appleby, Mr. J. Morris Heldier, and Mr. A. Karnsworlh, at the Shire Horse Society's Show of stallions, mares, geldings and commercial horses at the…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 2

The above was held at the Council Chambers last Monday night. All the Aldermen were in attendance, namely J. A. L'Estrange (Mayor), W. H…

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Bland Shire Land Transferred

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 2

Bland Shire Council (West Wyalong) has authorised the Clerk (Mr, E. E. Jtamiard) to alter the Rate and Valuation…

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Council Will Need New Valuer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 5

Bland Shire Council had acceptea a recommendation by the Shire Clerk, Mr. E. E. Rannurd dial applications he…

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"Arts Council" (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 2

Sir,--On moving about among the people at the recently held Condobolin Show, I heard much disapproval expressed at the way the Condobolin…

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Construction of Cattle Yards Council Still Considering Question

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 1

The Sale Yards Sub-Committee have been endeavouring to make the necessary preparations for the construction of cattle yards…

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Basic Wage Increase Will Add £653 p.a. to Bland Shire Pay-roll

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 1

The recent increase in the basic wage as from May 1, 1948, cost Bland Shire Council (West Wyalong) approximately £653 per annum, the Clerk, Mr. E. E…

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Municipal Reports Town Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 August 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…

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Council Mailbag Letters Before Municipal Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 August 1948 · page 4

At the meeting of the local Municipal Council last Thursday night there was a full attendance of aldermen with the exception of…

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Rural Electricity Extensions Contemplated by Forbes Municipal Council Subsidies to be Sought

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 August 1948 · page 3

Mr. H. Jennings, acting, electrical engineer, submitted to last week's meeting of Forbes Municipal Council a plan showing the lay-out of…

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Parkes Council Proceeds With Water Filtration Plant Scheme

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 August 1948 · page 6

With very little discussion, the Parkes Council, at its meeting last week, made the momentous decision to proceed with its plans for the…

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