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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 29 of 29

Forbes Municipal Council Engineers' Reports

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 3

THE following reports were presented to the Forbes Municipal Council, at its meeting last Thursday night, by the various engineers:-- MUNICIPAL ENGINEER…

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Shire Shorts From Last Thursday's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 4

The full Council was Present with Cr. Stan Tour who carrier had been re- elected president for the ensuing year, being in the chair…

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No Strings to Shire Grant of £20

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 1

JEMALONG Shire Council, at its meeting on Thursday, decided that no strings were to be attached to its donation of £20 to Forbes National Fitness Committee. At the meeting of the National Fitness Committee last week some…

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Hostels for School Children Reply to Jemalong Shire Representations

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 3

At the annual conference of the Shires' Association a couple of resolutions were submitted by Jemalong Shire, Forbes, with regard to…

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Plant Under Repair Where Shire Graders Have Been Working

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 4

Mr. Gordon Duff, engineer to Jemalong Shire, reported to his Council's meeting last Thursday as follows: "RD6 has now been repaired. When…

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Department Opposes More Shire Ridings

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1949 · page 2

The Department of Local Government was opposed to increasing the number of ridings in Shires…

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Shires Increase Rates Forbes Municipality Unaltered

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 22 December 1949 · page 4

The Shires of Bland and Jemalong have both agreed that an increase of rates is necessary for the year 1950…

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Shire News Cr. R. A. Brown New President

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 December 1949 · page 8

The new president of the Boree shire Council is Councillor R, A. Brown. Cr. Brown was elected to this position for the ensuing year at the last Council…

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Happy Social Event Shire Staff and Families Entertained By President and Mrs. Tout

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 December 1949 · page 12

Following the practice of the past two years, President and Mrs. S. F. Tout, yesterday afternoon entertained the members of the…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting CORRESPONDENCE

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

Minister for Works and Local Government, that it is not likely any advantage would accrue from further delay respecting bulk electricity. He…

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Bland Shire Rate Increased to Fourpence

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 December 1949 · page 1

There has been some outcry, but not much, at the rice by Lachlan Shire Council which brought the rate for 1950 up to…

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Arts Council's Activities More Interest Needed From Members

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

The year's activities of the Condobolin Arts council have been reported as being successful, but more co-operation from the members themselves is sought. In his report as Secretary. Mr. J…

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Misses Rayner Invited to Condobolin New Officers For Arts Council

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

After receiving particulars of their act, the local Arts Council decided to invite the Misses Betty and Joan Rayner to visit Condobolin and present a two hours evening programme for adults. Mrs. Barnett offered to extend…

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District Matters Before Lachlan Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 December 1949 · page 2

The following matters of interest to rea[?]ers of the "Advocate" were dealt with at the last meeting of the Lachlan Shire…

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