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

Council & local affairs, 1951

528 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 27

Shire Officials Took Prompt Action

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 1

Prompt action by Cr. A. T. B. Holland (President) and Cr. F. R. Hayes (Dep[?] President) en[?] work…

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Move to "Gag" Council Meetings Fails Change in Date Agreed toll

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 8

A move by Or. E. F. Crook to have a time limit set for meetings of the Bland Shire Council, West Wyalong, was not supported, but all future meetings will…

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Shire Shorts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 10

There was only a bare quorum --Crs. Cutcliffe (president), Herbert, Bout, and Shannon-- at Wednesday's meeting of…

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Boree Shire Items

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 8

At the last meeting the Boree Shire Council decided to extend its housing scheme. Following a debate on the…

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Shire to Urge Building of 'Drome

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 1

JEMALONG Shire Council, at its meeting on Wednesday, decided to recommend to the further public meeting being held at Forbes on 31st inst, regarding the Jubilee Celebrations, that the proceeds of the money raised be devoted to the establishment of a first-class aerodrome in our midst…

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Security Council Meeting at Lake Success

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 1

Jacob A. Malik, representative of the Soviet union on the United Nations Security Council, continues the Communist tactics of obstructionism which have consistently impeded the United Nations' efforts for world peace, Mr. Malik is shown' at the recent meeting of the Security Council at Lake Success, New York, as he raised his hand to cast the only dissenting vote to…

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Gravelling Work Municipal Roads

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 1

A special meeting of the Works Committee was called to deal with the question of the Council's gravelling programme, and…

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Big Problem for Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 January 1951 · page 6

The question of electricity water and sewerage extensions to parts of West Wyalong and Wyalong not…

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Shire Council Powerless to Speed-up Housing

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 January 1951 · page 3

Bland Shire Council can do very little to expedite the erection of Housing Commission homes at West Wyalong, the Deputy President (Cr. F. R…

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Shire Saleyards Turnover

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 January 1951 · page 1

8933 animals sold at the West Wyalong saleyards during December, realised £36,702/13/2…

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Papal Honor for Mayor of Temora

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 January 1951 · page 4

Aid. Peter Meagher, Mayor of Temora, and a prominent Catholic layman, has received the Papal decoration of Knight…

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New Rates for Bland Shire Are Confirmed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 January 1951 · page 3

As there were no official objections lodged within the prescribed time, Bland Shire Council (West…

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Municipal Mail Bag Plumbing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 23 January 1951 · page 4

T. H. Kelly, Sewerage Contractor, made application to have permits for sewerage work signed by a licensed plumber and drainer from an outside…

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Shire of Bland Payment of Electricity Accounts

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1951 · page 2

CONSUMERS are reminded that electricity accounts must be paid on or before WEDNESDAY, 31st JANUARY, to receive…

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Cowra Alderman Critical

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 7

This week Cowra is buzzing over the latest events in which one of the town's most prominent personalities. Ald. M. W. Whitby, has…

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Shire to Approach Minister for Additional Representation on Mid-lachlan County Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 1

Councillors of the Lachlan Shire went into committee at the conclusion of their last monthly meeting, to deal with a petition lodged by ratepayers requesting Council to make representations to the Minister for Local Government for additional representation on…

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Ambitious Plan Joint L.G. Committee Along Lachlan Mr. Cahill's Communication to the Mayor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 9

SHORTLY after his election as State member for this district, Mr. Fred Cahill suggested at Forbes that steps should be taken to form a Lachlan Valley Development League, linking the towns between Cowra and…

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New Day for Shire Council Meetings

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 January 1951 · page 1

In accordance with new regulations, the next meeting of Bland Shire Council will be held at West Wyalong on Tuesday…

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Lachlan Shire Council Usual Monthly Meeting Shire Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 30 January 1951 · page 4

The following is a summary of the bank balances of Council's various accounts as at 12th January, 1951, after allowing for payment of accounts…

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Auxiliary Power Plant Joint Action By Shire and Municipality

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1951 · page 1

Owing to the many blackouts and the interruptions caused to industry and electrical consumers generally, Forbes Municipal…

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