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

Council & local affairs, 1949

573 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 29

Town Planning North Hill and Showground Areas Council Engineer's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 6

On reference to him the engineer of Forbes Municipal Council, Mr. Prendergast, placed before last Thursday night's meeting of the…

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Colored Canvas Awnings New Building Expedient in Templar St. Council Sanctions First Application

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1949 · page 1

IN the future it is likely that the architecture of Forbes streets, or one in particular, will be relieved with the presence of colored canvas awnings. Some time ago the Council compelled Messrs, Farah and…

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Bulk Electricity for Condobolin Municipal Council Opposed To Formation Of A County Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 4

This matter has now reached quite a controversial stage. The Lachlander will keep its readers posted with essential movements as they take place. Here is a copy of the minute submitted to the meeting of the…

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County Council Proposal

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 1

The Condobolin Municipal Council were taken unawares when they unexpectedly received a notice from the Minister for Local Government (Hon. J. J. Cahill), advising that, under the Electricity Development Act, 1945, he intends to form a County Council…

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Electricity Programme Statement by Shire Officer

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 5

An officer of the Jemalong Shire Council yesterday commented on recent publicity given the council's to plan for further construction of rural…

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New Electrical Engineer Special Council Meeting Mr. D. A. Shields Appointed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 May 1949 · page 1

Forbes Muncipal Council held a special meeting on Monday night for the purpose of completing consideration of the applications for…

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Bland Shire Council Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 1

The monthly meeting of Blana Sh[?]e Council will be held at West Wyalong or. Friday of this week…

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Financial Disabilities Local Government From a Report by Australian Council of Local Government Associations

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 May 1949 · page 4

Government in Australia and in the larger British Dominions as well as in the United States is a tripartite system-National, State…

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Shire Council Meeting To-morrow

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1949 · page 1

Band Shire Councillors will hold their monthly meeting at [?] Shire Chambers, West Wyalong to-morrow (Friday) commencing…

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Cootamundra Council is Annoyed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1949 · page 5

Cootamundra Council intends protesting against the number of resumptions being made in that town by the Housing Commission,…

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Carlachy Creek Crossing Up To Goobang Shire Now

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 May 1949 · page 1

At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce held last Monday night in the R.S.L. room, the president (Mr. C. H, Lelfermann) extended a very hearty welcome to the local member, Mr. R. G. Medcalf. The president said the Chamber knew Mr. Medcalf was…

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More About Bulk Electricity Must Fight Against County Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 May 1949 · page 4

Mr. McCabe said at the Chamber of Commerce meeting last Monday night that he had read in a recent issue of the Lachlander that the Minister (Hon. J. J. Cahill) had informed the Municipal Council that, under the Electricity Development Act, he Intends to…

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Education of Our Young What Libraries Can Help To Do Parkes Appeal to Goobang Shire

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 May 1949 · page 10

While the Goobang Shire Council has not seen eye to eye with Parkes Municipal Council in cooperating with the Public Library…

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Weddin Shire Council (Contd)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 May 1949 · page 3

Brundah and Grenfell, an inspection was made of the locality complained of, and no rabbits were seen on the railways line, and very…

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Not Afraid of Work, Ratepayer Tells Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 May 1949 · page 1

A ratepayer told Bland Shire Council that he was prepared to have a "crack" at road construction himself if it would assist Council…

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Tents for Shire Employees

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 May 1949 · page 1

Mr. H. J. White, Secretary of the West Wyalong branch of the Federated Municipal and Shire Employees Union of…

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Big Turnover at Shire Saleyards

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 May 1949 · page 4

Turnover at the West Wyalong saleyards was £15,778 6s 11d, and yard dues totalled £39 10s 8d…

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Ex-Lord Mayor Fined £40 Taxation Breach

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 May 1949 · page 6

A former Lord Mayor of Syd-' ney, William Neville [?] was fined £40 at the Central Court Sydney, for failing to…

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Shire to Purchase Another Roadmaster Grader

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 May 1949 · page 3

Crs. Pereira (President), Matthews, O'Malley, Bembrick and Napier were present at Weddin Shire Council meeting on Friday…

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Drastic Action to Collect Shire Rates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 May 1949 · page 1

Unless outstanding rates are paid before June 30, 1949, Bland Shine Council (West Wyalong) will…

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