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

Council & local affairs, 1950

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Building Permits Approved By Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1950 · page 4

The following building applications were approved at Thursday night's meeting of Forbes Municipal Council:…

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CORRESPONDENCE Dealt With By Forbes Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1950 · page 6

At Thursday's meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council, attended by all aldermen, the correspondence dealt with was as follows:…

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Council Quarry Dubbo Firm Willing To Operate It

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1950 · page 3

At its meeting last Thursday night Forbes Municipal Council had a proposition before it to operate the Council's quarry,…

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Municipal Elections to the Electors

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1950 · page 1

Having served in three terms of the Council, I have submitted my name as a candidate to serve a fourth. I do so with a firm belief in the future of our town. The welfare of Forbes is MY welfare, and the well-being and contentment of its people is MINE…

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Shire Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1950 · page 1

The Local Government Elections will be held throughout the State on Saturday next…

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Ungarie Interest in Shire Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1950 · page 5

For the first time in nine years a Bland Slilre election to find Councillors for A Riding, now minus the Wyalong…

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Bland Shire Elections To the Electors of A. Riding

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1950 · page 3

Ladies and gentlemen, At the request of Several ratepayers in Girral and Ungarie districts I have nominated as a…

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Bland Shire Elections To the Electors of "D" Riding Ladies and Gentlemen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1950 · page 3

I wish, to convey to you that I will be standing as a candidate for D. Riding, which tembraces the towns of West…

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Bland Shire Elections To the Electors of D. Riding Ladies and Gentlemen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1950 · page 3

I wish to convey to you that at the request of many electors, I have submitted my name as a Candidate for D, Riding, which…

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Bland Shire Elections To the Electors of B. Riding Ladies and gentlemen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1950 · page 3

This gives me the opportunity of bringing my name before you [?] connection with the forthcoming Shire Elections to be h[?]…

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Technical Education Boosted by Mayor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 December 1950 · page 9

TECHNICAL education in Forbes had already established a firm footing and should be encouraged in employees and children by those responsible for their welfare, the Mayor (Ald. P. Conridge) said at the second…

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Hangar Entrance Plane Pulls Alderman's Car Out Of Bog

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 1 December 1950 · page 1

Much amusement was caused, when Ald. S. C. Roberts reported at the Municipal Council meeting on Monday, that when his…

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Shire Elections Reply to Mrs. Press (To The Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 1 December 1950 · page 2

Sir,--Being a starter in C Riding, Lachlan Shire Elections, to take place next Saturday, I wish to take this opportunity to enlighten Anne E…

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Municipal Stakes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 1 December 1950 · page 1

For the punters on Saturday, here is a last minute guide to form on all starters who will face the barrier. MINE HOST: by Publican out of Amber Fluid. Maiden. Should lead early, and providing he pulls well, has the gas to lead the field home…

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Retiring Mayor's Successful Term Compliments From Aldermen

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 5 December 1950 · page 1

Aldermen were in felicitous mood at the Christmas party, given by the Mayor (Ald. J. A. R. L'Estrange), to Aldermen, staff of the Municipal Council, and their wives on Wednesday night. All present expressed appreciation…

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Record Poll At Forbes 81 p.c. of Electors Vote Two Sitting Aldermen Defeated

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1950 · page 1

THE triennial election of nine aldermen to Forbes Municipal Council, held on Saturday, was responsible for a record poll. At the three polling booths at the Town Hall, North…

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£1920 Road Grant For Jemalong Shire To Repair Flood Damage

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1950 · page 1

JEMALONG Shire Council, Forbes, has received word of a preliminary grant of £1920 to restore damage to roads caused by floods. This will be followed by a supplementary grant at…

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Municipal Mail Bag

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 5 December 1950 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald. J. A. R. L'Estrange), Aid. Craft, F. J. Harding, H. J. Hamling, G. Townsend and S. C. Roberts were present at the Municipal Council meeting held on 27th November. An apology for absence was received from Ald. N. Dawson…

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Gbenfell Municipal Council. Ald. Livingstone Elected Mayor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1950 · page 2

A special meeting of the newly-elected Council was held last night. Present: Ald. Sinclair…

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Shire Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1950 · page 1

Cr. J. Napier, who has represented C Riding in the Weddin Shire for the past twenty years was defeated in the elections held…

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