The General Manager of the Upper Lachlan Shire Council, John Bell will soon retire from the position.

 

Mr Bell has advised that he will not seek renewal or re-appointment of his contract which expires on February 18th next year.

 

That will be his last day of work.

 

He will retire after 43 years in local government.

 

Mr Bell is currently on long service leave and is due to return this year on September the 2nd.

 

Upper Lachlan mayor, Councillor John Stafford is acknowledging Mr Bell's outstanding service to the former Gunning Shire Council and the Upper Lachlan in the past 22 years.

 

An executive recruitment consultant will soon be engaged to fill the General Manager's position.

Planning has started in earnest for a resumption of the parade during Goulburn's Lilac City Festival.

 

The job of bringing the event together has been taken on by Goulburn women, Wendy Antony and Julie Judd.

 

A call has been put out for help from businesses, schools, sporting and special interest groups, car clubs and marching bands.

 

The parade is planned for Sunday, October 6th.

 

Mrs Antony says the prospect of reviving the festival parade is attracting community enthusiasm.

The Goulburn Show Society is preparing for a significant milestone in the history of the event.

 

At the annual general meeting members have noted that next year's show on the 7th and 8th of March will celebrate the 140th birthday.

 

Newly re-elected president, Jackie Waugh has reported that 2019 was a busy year and that everyone who worked to get the show going, should be thanked.

 

The positions of secretary have been taken on by Robyn Picker and Trish Mc Laughlin with treasurer's duties going to Nestor Ellinopoullos.

 

The vital roles of vice president have been filled by Craig McSweeney, Heather Pearsall, Rod Cullen, Lorraine McNeil, Angus Robards and Narelle Shinfield.