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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

736 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 12 of 37

Walget[?] Shire. Resident's Minute to Reduce General Rate

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 April 1920 · page 6

We take the following from the algett 'Spectator' of Thursday last: A meeting of Councillors of Wa[?]ett Shire was held in the Council…

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Rhine Crisis. America's Strong Protest. Against French Advance. Big Hun Army in Ne[?]tral Zone. Supreme Council Called. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 April 1920 · page 2

"The "Standard" says it is authoritatively stated that America has strongly protested against the French advance on the Rhine…

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New State. Tamworth Council Moves. Campaign to be Launched

Daily Observer · Friday 9 April 1920 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Tamworth Municipal Council a series of motions was moved by Alderman Green affirming the desirability of forming a new…

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Traffic Facilities. Tamworth Council's Action

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 8

The Tamworth Town Council continues to hammer away at the old, old question of getting improved traffic facilities for the town in relation to the…

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Tamworth Town Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 7

At the fortnightly meeting of the Tamworth Town Council, which was held on Thursday last the following were present: The Mayor Ald. Upjohn) in the…

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The New State. Tamworth Aldermen Enthusiastic. Will Launch Big League Movement. Unanimous Support. Fight to End Northern Stagnation. "Time We Woke Up"

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 1

A fresh and most important phase of the New State movement was inagurated at the meeting of the Tamworth Municipal Council on Thursday, when Ald. W. Green moved a series of resolutions supporting the idea of forming a New State in the northern portion of New…

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Electrical Busses. Proposed Installation in Tamworth. Council Makes Inquiries

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 7

The question of providing some suitable system of transport for the people of Tamworth entered the practical stage at the meeting of the…

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Easter Postal Arrangements Inadequacy Criticised. Strong Protest By Tamworth Council

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 8

The inadequate postal and telegraphic arrangements in Tamworth during the Easter holidays underwent severe criticism by the members of the Tamworth…

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Ex-Premier's Last Word. Defeat Due to Disunion. "Evil Journalistic Council." SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 1

Interviewed to-night, Mr. Holman said that now his final responsibilities as Premier were ended, he felt, that the moment was opportune to say nothing of…

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Municipal Council

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 April 1920 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman T. R. Hogan), and…

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Electric Light Fails. Tamworth in Darkness. Council to Purchase New Plant

Daily Observer · Monday 12 April 1920 · page 2

At about 7.45 on Saturday night Tamworth experienced an unpleasant surprise, due to the failure of the electric light service…

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Shire Council

Manilla Express · Tuesday 13 April 1920 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting was held on Saturday. Present— The President (Cr. Ratliff) Crs. Bowman, Hey wood, White and…

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Farmers and Settlers. Tamworth Council's Annual Meeting. Reports And New Officers. Progressive Partys Successes

Daily Observer · Tuesday 13 April 1920 · page 1

The yearly meeting of the Tamworth District. Council of the Farmers and Settlors' Association was held at the Association board room yesterday, the…

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Increased Railway Fares. Mayor's Strong Condemnation. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 April 1920 · page 2

Mr. Matthews, Mayor of Kogarah, declared at the Basic Wage Commission, that the increases in railway fares were plunder. As a result of the increases…

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Namoi Shire Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Namoi Shire Council took place at the Shire [?] on Tuesday night last. when there were present Crs. Grace…

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Shire Council. Engineer's Report

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 6

At the meeting of the Shire Council held on Tuesday night, the Engincer's report was read and dealt with Following is the text of the report…

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Municipal Council

Manilla Express · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 4

The regular meeting was held on Monday night. Present. —The Mayor Ald Stoddart. Aldermen Veness,…

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Workers and Employers. Formation of Grand Council. Federal Cabinet Favorable. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 1

The attention of the. Prime Minister was drawn to some recent remarks of Senator Fairbairn regarding the grave industrial unrest…

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Cockburn Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Cockburn Shire Council, held yesterday. Cr. Parkes occupied the chair, in the absence of the President, Cr. Mitchell…

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Repatriation Red Tape. Cockburn Council Favors Strong Action

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 6

The Inspector at Kootingal recommended the granting of a Slaughtering license to Norman Dwyer, as his premises complied with the requirements…

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