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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 23 of 29

Mayor Congratulates 'Advocate' Says, Hospital. "A Disgrace To Forbes" "Will Go and See Mr. Kelly"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 October 1949 · page 1

IN a bitter attack against the Hospitals Commission, the Mayor of Forbes (Ald. P. Conridge), said last night:-- "Forbes Hospital is a disgrace to the district. I congratulate the "Advocate," and SUPPORT it in everything it has said…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 October 1949 · page 3

Present at the monthly meeting on Wednesday night were Aldermen Selwyn (Mayor), Sinclair, Mondham, Drinkwater, McCarthy,…

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Shire Census to Be Taken

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 October 1949 · page 1

The Department of Public Works has advised Bland Shire Council (West Wyalong) that a census of the population in the…

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Municipal Council Reports presented to last meeting: Health Inspector's Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 October 1949 · page 1

General: Since last meeting of council the following inspections have been carried out: General 31, treatment works 2, sewerage 18,…

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Council Wants Welfare Officer

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 6

Forbes Council thinks the time has come for the Government to send an hon. probationary officer to Forbes…

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"Flying Doctor's Insult" Dr. Young Criticised Trouble About Letter to Mayor

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 6

Forbes Flying Doctor (Dr. Young) was called "Impertinent" by Alderman Hartcher at the meeting of the Forbes Council on Thursday…

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Forbes Hospital Probe Council Acts Quickly Committee to See Mr. Kelly "Advocate" on Panel

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1949 · page 1

ACTING with dramatic suddenness, Forbes Municipal Council, on Thursday night, decided to appoint a committee immediately to wait upon the Minister for Health (Mr. Gus. Kelly), and demand a new hospital for the district…

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Verdict for Shire

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 2

In the case in which the Shire of Weddin and the Department of Main Roads defended at Bathurst Supreme Court an action for £5000…

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Shire Councillors Were Tired Before Lengthy Meeting Ended

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 1

Lengthy reports, deputations, and considerable correspondence kept Bland Shire Councillors busy at their West Wyalong meeting, until a fairly late hour in the…

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Sixtieth Anniversary of Council's Incorporation

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 1

At the meeting of the Municipal Council, which was held on Monday last, the report of the Town Clerk drew attention to the…

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Costs Council £300 P.a. for Upkeep of Swimming Pool

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 1

At Council's regular meeting a letter was read from the Secretary of the Condobolin Swimming Club, seeking Council's authority for it to manage the Swimming Reserve during the forthcoming season, as in previous years…

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Mayor Says--- "Ford Told Untruth" "'Advocate' Report Correct"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 October 1949 · page 5

HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR of Forbes (Ald. Conridge) has issued a special statement concerning the Hospital Board chairman's disclaimer. In doing so, Ald. Conridge seeks no publicity. He lives for…

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HANCOCK v. Weddin Shire

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1949 · page 2

Continuing evidence from fourth page this issue: Constable Robert William Bond Booth, of Glen Davis, and formerly of Grenfell, said he…

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Most Kiddies Can Swim, Said Mayor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 October 1949 · page 2

The N.S.W Amateur Swimming Association wrote to the Municipal Council asking if it were desirous of swimming instructors…

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Beautiful Plan by Weddin Shire Engineer

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1949 · page 2

Counsel and judge indulged in a brief relaxation from tedious legal argument in the Bathurst Supreme Court when the question of a plan…

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Forbes Council. Wants Welfare Officer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 October 1949 · page 1

Forbes Council thinks the time has come for the Government to send an hon. probationary officer to Forbes…

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Verdict for Weddin Shire Widow's Claim at Bathurst Court

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1949 · page 4

The hearing of a claim against the Council of the Shire of Weddin, Grenfell, and Others, lodged by the widow of a 39 year old Cowra…

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Mr. Gunn's Goodwill Mission Ex-Mayor Sees Adelaide "Forbes Known Everywhere"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1949 · page 1

ONE of the best-known citizens of the Forbes district, Mr. M. H. G. Gunn, recently toured South Australia acting as an unofficial ambassador for the Lachlan Valley. While there he cemented ties of friendship between this town and the southern…

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Hospital Board Now Supports Mayor Mr. Ford Demands Better Hospital "Kelly Must Implement Promise" "Off To Sydney To Get Things Done"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1949 · page 1

THE chairman of the Forbes Hospital Board (Mr. H. K. Ford) left for Sydney by this morning's train to demand a bigger and better hospital for Forbes. Before leaving, Mr. Ford said that the time had come for the…

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Goodwill Private Hospital Purchased by Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 October 1949 · page 1

Like so many others requiring residential premises, Lachlan Shire Council has had its share of difficulty. To keep staff, particularly engineering staff, it became imperative to secure residential quarters…

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