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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 22 of 29

Annual Conference Mayor Could Not Attend

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 22 September 1949 · page 1

Owing to unforeseen circumstances, the Mayor (Ald. J. A. R. L'Estrange) was unable to visit Newcastle for the annual…

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Lachlan Shire Council Electricity and Other Matters

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Shire Council held on the ninth September, the minute by President E. M. Brown contained the…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 1

The following recommendation were made by the Electricity Committee to last meeting of council: That the following clause be…

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Municipal Council Tuesday Night's Meeting (Contd.). Gas District Engineer's Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 3

Works-Plant: 29 tons 16 cwt. of coal have been carbonised this month. All monthly maintenance the retort bench purifiers and…

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Inspections by Whole Council Improvements To All Sports Tennis Club

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 September 1949 · page 4

On Monday, 12th September last, inspections were made by the whole Council, those in attendance being the Mayor (Ald…

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Municipal Council Brevities

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 3

A request to grant November 7 as a public holiday was acceded to by the council. This will be the Six-Hour Day holiday…

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Forbes Public Library Six Book Depots in Shire

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 5

The bi-monthly meeting of the Forbes Library Committee was held in the Library on Thursday, September 15…

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Council Will Buy New Austin Truck

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 3

Forbes Municipal Council, at its meeting last Thursday night, decided to purchase an Austin truck, fitted with pole lifting equipment…

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12 Cricket Teams In Forbes This Year Deputation To Council Asks For More Wickets

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 8

THE Forbes Cricket Association will be fielding 12 teams in its competition this year, eight in the senior grade, and four juniors. This was stated by Mr. John Mei[?]on…

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Shire Council Played good part

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 1

The co-operation and assistance of the Bland Shire Council during the year wag greatly appreciated…

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Outstanding Rates and Charges Council Will Issue Summonses

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 1

The Town Clerk in his report said that final notices, requiring the settlement of outstanding rates and charges by 16th…

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Far West Baby Clinic Mr. Browne Recommends Municipal Clinic

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 4

At Council's meeting held on Monday night, the Health Inspector, Mr. Ray Browne, said that the advantages of…

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Shire Employees Enjoy Bright Picnic

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 2

The Bland Shire Council employees' picnic held, at the West Wyalong Showground during the week-end, was the most enjoyable for some years…

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Council Jottings Cumbungi Weed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 4

This weed shows signs of spreading into the vicinity of the weir. The Electrical Engineer, Mr. H. Skelton, said he endeavoured to secure labor…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 2

Present at Friday's meeting were Crs. Pereira (President), Napier, Bembrick, Matthews. Apology: Cr. Blayney…

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Shire Council Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 1

Bland Shire Councillors will hold their monthly meeting at the Shire Chambers, West Wyalong, on Friday next,…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 4

The above took place in the Shire Chambers, Condobolin, on Friday, 9th September, commencing at 10.30 a.m. Present: Crs. E. M. Brown…

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Parks and Playgrounds Improvement Fund The first annual meeting of above was held on Wednesday night, Ald. Selwyn (Mayor) presiding. President's Annual Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 2

Ladies and Gentlemen, I have very much pleasure in presenting the first annual report of the Parks and Playgrounds…

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Shire Meeting To-Morrow

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 6

Bland Shire Council meeting will be held at the Council Chambers, West Wyalong, tomorrow (Friday) commencing…

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No Quorum for Shire Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 October 1949 · page 1

For the first time in many years, a meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council lapsed yesterday for want of a quorum…

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