Flood Mitigation Proposals Discussed by Lachlan Valley Council
Council debated flood relief schemes for the Lachlan Valley as Alderman Holloway pressed local questions and debate centered on diverting floodwaters and strengthening crossings. Mayor and Aldermen supported pursuing government studies, with a plan to clear blockages, raise walls, and consider Cranky Creek storage while advancing long term measures. A separate note announced a Forbes dog owners association meeting at the Metropolitan Hotel next Friday.
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Parkes
Tobi
Bates Bridge
Alc Jones
Collett
Dachlan
Cartons
Piteereld
Male
Abd
Holloway
Lachlan Valley Development League
Forbes
Aveociation
Metropolitan Hotel
Elgin Street Property Sale Highlights Lachlan Valley Convention
At Forbes Town Hall the Lachlan Valley Convention opened by Minister for Agriculture E H Graham. Auctioneers Edward Weaver & Company handled a sale on Elgin Street reaching £1076, with minor attendance. Speakers urged regional development, irrigation, transport improvements, and population growth to 1960 targets, emphasizing water management and closer settlement.
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Forbes Town Hall
E. H. Graham
Lachlan Valley
Wagga
Forbes
Ald
P. Conridge
Jemalong
T. E. Cutcliffe
Edward Weaver& Company
Elgin Street
J.P. Cashman
Kenne
Mir AH. Dwyer
Oy Bhyewri
Graham
Fors
Aid
Qonridge
J J. Meier
Mir McCiler
Canberra
Premberk
Lachlan
Forbes Municip
Jemalong Rhine
Che Lont
Motelia
Wariowibiral
Hawkesbury
Renshaw
Debating a Lachlan Valley Development League formation
Brisk debate at Lachlan Valley Convention on forming a Development League. F J Cahill’s motion carried, a provisional committee appointed. Speakers outlined regional population, river system and irrigation assets, urging a national development plan with joint local government action and a 12 council cooperation model.
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Lachlan Valley
F. J. Cahill
A. Lachlan Valley Development League
Brien
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Aix
Municips
Couldsne Valley
Jemalong
Lachlan Shire
Borte Shire
Gorbang
Wingoola Shire
Wev
Weddin Shire
Wew
Parkes
Wwo.y
Uc.v. ES
Grenfell
We.v
Lachlan
Local Building Permits Dry Run for Half Year Ends June 30
Local building figures show 48 permits issued totaling £57,797 for the half year. Dwellings numbered 20 with value £49,408, and 28 miscellaneous applications. Inspector Mir Frags notes full year 10 totals to 123 permits and £193,344, but a single building value of £40,122 suggests continued high activity.
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Mir. Frags
Royal Commission Into Lavers Murder Inquiries
The Minister of Justice announced a Royal Commission would review the 4 year old murder conviction of Frederick Lincoln McDermott for the death of William Lavers. Justice Dowsie noted Justice FP Kinsella would chair the commission with no date set for a preliminary hearing. Lavers vanished from a Grenfell area garage on September 6 198. McDermott was sentenced to death ten and a half years later before being commuted to life imprisonment.
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A. Downing
Frederick Lincoln McDermott
William Lavers
Dowsie
Kinsella
Supreme Court
Grenfell
McDermott
Ufe
Stock Feed Distribution for Flood Relief in Jemalong Area
Flood relief efforts expand as Jemalong Station and allied groups distribute fodder. E H Hoadley delivers three tons. six more tons donated by Venables and local supporters. Soldiers and settlers receive feed via the town hall coordination, with plans to mobilize up to thirty tons and additional shipments anticipated.
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Moer
Koa
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Headley
V.C
E. Rees
Forbes Police
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Q Court House
Plana
H. Venables
Eugowra
FLBL
Food Committee
Mesara 'S Dens
OC. Perry
3. Mallick
Granting Of Dog Race License Faces Council Debate
Forbes municipal council decides not to oppose a greyhound racing license with proceeds for charity. Discussion centers on location between the show ground and polo club premise and whether to hold a public meeting for community views. Mayor to call meeting. amendment to offer no objection passes.
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Forbes
Ald Jones
Ald Musgrave
Polo Club
Harteber
Ald
Musgrave
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