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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 27 of 33

Forbes Agents Protest Council's Lew on Unsold Stock is 'Retrograde Step' "Is Losing Touch with Clients"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 October 1948 · page 1

REACTION to Forbes Municipal Council's decision to impose a charge on all stock remaining unsold in the Municipal saleyards is one of annoyance coupled with the fear that the yards, built up to a pinnacle of importance in the stock selling…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 25 October 1948 · page 4

Reports submitted at the meeting held on Friday, 8th October: SHIRE CLERK'S REPORT Finances. The following are the…

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No Important Business Before Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 25 October 1948 · page 2

Only nine letters were submitted to the 'Municipal Council at its last meeting, and none of these called for any important…

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Are We to Have Cattle Yards? Council Still In Air

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 25 October 1948 · page 1

For months now the Municipal Council have been debating the question of erecting cattle yards at their Saleyards, and although the sub-committee have recommended this action on several occasions the opposition…

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Shire Engineer's Report Thursday's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1948 · page 6

The report of the engineer, Mr. Duff, dealt with the work carried out by the various road plants and maintenance men during the past month…

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Shire Finances Report of Acting-Clerk Thursday's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1948 · page 1

At the meeting of Jemalong Shire Council on Thursday the atg[?]clerk, Mr. W. E. Brindiey, presented the following report and statement of finances:…

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Shire Electricity Matters Question of Annual Meter Reading Engineer's. Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1948 · page 3

At the meeting of Jemalong Shire Council last Thursday the report of the electricity committee held on October 8 came under…

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£76,000 Jemalong Shire Thursday's Meeting of Councillors Correspondence Dealt With

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1948 · page 1

Councillors in attendance at last Thursday's meeting of Jemalong Shire Council were Messrs S. Tout (president), R .H. Rout, H. J…

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GOOLAGONG Supplying District Electricity Needs Franchise to Cowra Council Suggested

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1948 · page 4

At the meeting of Jemalong Shire Council on Thursday Cr. T. E, Cutcliffc, one of the "B"Riding representatives, gave a report…

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To Check Radio Interference Temora Council Buying Detector

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 October 1948 · page 4

Following a report from the Electrical Engineer to last meeting, Temora Municipal Council will spend £40 in purchasing the…

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Lachlan Shire Council Correspondence

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

Local Government Department, advising that radio sets can be purchased for fire fighting operations, and it was resolved that the local Bush…

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District Council of F.s.a

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 November 1948 · page 4

A meeting of above was held on Friday, and after much discussion it was decided that tho local press be asked to publish the harvest…

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Levy on Unsold Stock Forbes Council Upsets Agents

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 November 1948 · page 1

Decision of the Forbes Municipal Council to impose a charge on all unsold stock remaining in the Forbes yards has caused a storm in the teacup of the neighbouring selling agents. The agents claim that the loss of stock which would have otherwise have been…

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Municipal Reports Town Clerk's Report

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

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

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Council Reports

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1948 · page 6

The Town Clerk (Mr. D. P. Dempsey) reported to Friday's Council meeting on his recent visit to Sydney as follows:--…

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Council Correspondence

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1948 · page 4

The following correspondence was dealt with at Friday's meeting of the Municipal Council:-- From the Acting General…

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New Buildings Applications Before Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1948 · page 1

Many building applications were before Thursday night's meeting or Forbes Municipal Council, with three structures each worth over…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 November 1948 · page 2

Those present at the last meeting of the above were Ald. Harding, Hay, Townsend, Purchall and Craft. An apology was received from His…

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Councils Confer Shire and Municipality Regarding Formation of County Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 November 1948 · page 1

Representatives of the Jemalong Shire Council and Forbes municipality met la the Town Hall Council Chambers on Wednesday night…

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Graziers Meet Mr. T. L. Bray Nominated for General Council Resolutions for Conference

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 November 1948 · page 7

Forbes branch of the Graziers' Association held a general meeting at the Vandenberg Hotel on Tuesday night, Mr. A. K. Macintosh…

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