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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 25 of 33

Condobolin Arts Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 1

A meeting of the Condobolin Arts Council was held at the High School on Thursday evening, 16th September…

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Balances Improved Funds of Forbes Municiapl Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1948 · page 1

In his report to the finance committee meeing of Forbes Municipal Council on Thursday night the Town Clerk, Mr. Dempsey,…

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Municipal Mail Bag Letters Before Thursday Night's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1948 · page 3

Forbes Municipal Council held its regular fortnightly meeting on Thursday, night, when there was a full attendance of aldermen, with…

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Fire Prevention Week Commenced on Monday. Council Has Power to Compel Fire Breaks to Be Made on Properties

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 2

Nine Fire Brigades in the Grenfell district were represented at the meeting held in the Council Chambers on Saturday to discuss the…

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Shire Investigating £6845 Tractor Dozer

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 3

The Goobang Shire Council is looking into the possibilities of a tractor combining an angle dozer which will also have a double drum power…

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Lachlan Shire Council Usual Monthly Meeting Shire Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 4

At the meeting of Council held on Friday, 10th inst., the following report by the Shire Clerk, Mr. L. Whalan, was read and dealt with:…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 1

The above was held in the Civic Chambers on Monday, 20th September, commencing at 7.30 p.m. Space restrictions prevent the giving of oth[?]…

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Municipal Reports Town Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 4

At the Council meeting held on the 20th September, the following report of the Town Clerk was submitted and dealt with…

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Council Will Not Loan Sir Henry Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1948 · page 4

The Parkes Council frowned on a request for the loan of the marble bust of Sir Henry Parkes. McGlynn is Co. wanted the bust to appear in a special…

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F. & S. ASSOCIATION Ashburnham District Council Meeting Gathering at Parkes This Week

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1948 · page 4

Forbes branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association held a brief meeting on Friday afternoon, when in the absence of the…

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Idle Gossip His Worship the Mayor cuts a fine night

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 October 1948 · page 1

figure in his khaki drabs, but why must he adorn his not-so-slim waistline with that awful blue belt? The C. of E. Flower Show displayed…

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Shire president Holland Gives Sport Offcials "Pat on Back"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 October 1948 · page 1

Cr. A.T.B. Holland, President of Bland Shire Conncil, congratulated the West Wyalong Hospital Sports Carnival Committee on the great success of the…

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Visit of Miss Helmrich Aims of Arts Council Explained

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 October 1948 · page 2

A representative gathering of the public at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night enjoyed several musical items by local artists…

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Cutting Timber on Roads Jemalong Shire Prosecution

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 October 1948 · page 7

Mr. Broderick appeared for Jemalong Shire Council at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday in a prosecution against Ken White for damaging…

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SHIRE COUNCIL—Contd

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 3

road between the municipality and the shire at the northern end of his property, and that being a boundary road council desired that the Shire…

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Weddin Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday last. Present Crs. G. H. Pereira (President), J. Napier, A. B. Bombrick,…

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Weddin Shire Council Engineer's Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 4

I have to report on the work of the, Shire for the period ending 8th October, 1948: 1. State Highway Maintenance…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 2

At a special meeting of above held last Tuesday evening Mr. E. G. Carlisle, Health Inspector, of Boorown, was appointed as Health,…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 3

Those present at the last meeting of the above were Ald. J. A. R. L'Estrange (Mayor), Ald. W. H. Crouch, L. Craft, G. Hay, H. J. Hamling, G. F…

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£26,000 Shire Loan For Electicity

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 6

The Department of Local Government has asked Bland Shire Council (West Wyalong) for details as to the…

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