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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 4 of 29

Weddin Shire Council (Contd.)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 1

0404 e[?]yards gravel on Shire Roads under the Commonwealth Roads and Works Act (2nd grant): Work has not yet been commenced by…

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Weddin Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 1

The monthly meeting of above was held on Friday last. Present: Crs. G. H. Pcreira (President), O. G. Blayney, J. Napier, A…

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Cr.Holland "Ties-up" Business Deals For Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 2

Business matters of vital interest to Bland Shire Council (West Wyalong) were reported on by the President, Cr. A. T. B. Holland, at the last meeting of…

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Council Grants Licences

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 4

Bland Shire Council at its Wast Wyalong meeting, granted an application from Mr. P. Kelleher, West Wyalone, for…

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Council Wants. 22 Calibre Bullets Released; Rabbit Destnrc'n

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 2

Bland Shire Council will ask the Minister for Supply to release.22 calibre rifle bullets, to assist in the destruction of rabbits…

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Sanitary Charges Up One Penny Mayor's Recommendation Adopted

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1949 · page 1

The Mayor, Ald. P. Conridge, reported to the last meeting of the Municipal Council, that, in conformity with the aldemen's recent…

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Elec. Engineer's Report to Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1949 · page 4

In the electrical engineer's report, to the last Council meeting, a mileage of 901 miles was recorded by the two utilities…

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Municipal Council Monthly Meeting

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1949 · page 3

The usual meeting on Tuesday right was attended by full Council, Aid. Selwyn (Mayor) in the chair. Mr. A. Brown, Chief Gas…

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Complaints, Requests Keep Council Busy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1949 · page 5

Bland Shire Council (West Wyalong) had a trying day at the last meeting listening to many letters read by the Shire Clerk (Mr. E. E. Rannard) from…

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Shire Finance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1949 · page 1

The report of the shire clerk, Mr. Copeland, presented at Thursday's meeting of councillors, showed the fund balances as at date of meeting at:…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 3

The above was held in the Shire Chambers, Condobolin, on Friday, 11th inst., commencing at 10.30 a.m. Present, Crs. E. M. Brown…

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Condobolin Arts Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 1

A meeting of the Condobolin Arts Council was held at the High School at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, 16th February…

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Municipal Council The following reports were read at lust Tuesday night's meeting:—ELECTRICAL Engineer's Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 1

Caragabal Extenion: A fow transformers have been received, aud four rural consumers were connected during the month. All mains…

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Municipal By- Election Messrs. Woods and Ryan New Aldermen Small Poll Recorded

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 1

Only 2323 electors recorded their votes at the Forbes Municipal by- election, held last Saturday, to elect two aldermen to fill the vacancies…

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Shire Mailbag Thursday's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 3

Under the presidency of Cr. S. F. Tout, the monthly meeting of Jemalong Shire Council was hold yesterday. Crs. Cutcliffe, Smith and Herbert were also…

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Council on the Warpath

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 1

Council's Health and Building Inspector is going to have a busy time at the Court soon. To show that they mean business when they issue orders to people in an effort to get them to comply with all the necessary requirements as set down by the…

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Council Makes Preparations for Sewerage Connections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 1

It is hoped that work on the sewerage construction scheme will soon be advanced sufficiently to connect the northern section of the town. Council is therefore, giving consideration to matters associated with such installations…

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Council Will Not Have Employees Abused

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 4

Employees of Bland Shire Council must not be abused or interfered with when carrying out their legitimate…

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Shire President Holland Against Duplication; Overlapping and Waste of Public Money

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 4

Unless there is to be duplication, over-lapping and a consequent waste of public money, there must be greater co-operation between Shire Councils and Pasture…

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Back to Grenfell News His Worship the Mayor Appeals to Grenfell Citizens for Support

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 2

At a press conference this morning His Worship the Mayor (Ald. Selywn), stated that he was more than pleased with the arrangements…

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