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

Council & local affairs, 1920

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Municipal and Shire Elections. Warialda

Daily Observer · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

A good deal of interest is being taken in the election or the Yallaroi Shire Council. The following nominations have been received: A Riding,…

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Refreshments for Aldermen. Glen times Discussion. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

At the Council meeting a motion was moved by Ald. Legh that the Mayoral allowance be £75 for the ensuing year. The motion was opposed by Ald. Whyte,…

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New State Newcasle Council Rejects Motion Greater Newcastle Wanted Fear of Port Stephens

Daily Observer · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 1

The Newcastle Council on Wednesday night considered the following resolution, moved by Alderman Moroney:— "That the Mayor be authorised to call…

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Late Mr. J. SCOTT. Peel Shire Council's Tribute

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 2

At the meeting of the Peel Shire Council on Friday, the president (Cr. Peek) referred to the Death of ex-Councillor James Scott, late of "Aberfeldie,"…

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Municipal and Shire Elections. Glen Innes

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 1

The Severn Shire elections are now claiming attention. Two of the sitting members-Crs. Major white and F. Broadbent-will not seek re-election. So…

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Shire Electors' Votes

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 2

The Returning Officer of the Peel and Cockburn Shires (Mr. C. W. Flynn), advises that all ballot papers in connection with the shires' elections were…

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Peel Shire's Progress. President's Minute. Review of Triennial Period

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 5

The meeting of the peel Shire Council held on Friday was the last under the old Local Government Acts, and also the last for the triennial period…

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Municipal Elections. German Candidates Not Debarred. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 1

A Melbourne message states that there is no existing regulation under the War Precautions Act to prevent Germans from sitting as municipal councillors if…

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Hamel Shire Council. Clerk's Report

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

Al the meeting of Namol Shire Council held last week, the following reports were read and adopted:—Bank Balance at 31/12/19: w330/7/9…

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Hamol Shire Council. Engineer's Report

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 2

1. Narrabri-Bellata road. The work of construction embanked formation to cross a swamp near Dobbiwa Creek has now been completed. The formation…

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Namoi Shire Severance Question. (Continued from last issue)

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 1

Failure to property supervise the works of the shire—attributed to [?]—was put Forward as a reason why severance hs become necessary…

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New System of Sanitary Rating. Tamworth Service. Council Wants to Pull up Loss

Daily Observer · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 1

The Town Clerk of Tamworth (Mr. Guy Ruble) explained at the last meeting or the Municipal Council that under the provisions of the now Local…

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Peel Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Peel Shire Council was held on Friday. There were present: Cr. Peek (president, in the chair), Crs. Donaldson, Somerville,…

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Triennial Elections Mandowa Shire

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 2

It is hereby notified that Section 55 of Local Government Act 1919 [?]qualities from voting any person who…

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Work of Tamworth Council. New Regulations. Finance Recommendations Adopted

Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 1

The Finance Committee of the Tamworth Town Council, in a report to a meeting of the Council last Tuesday, made a number of recommendations…

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Municipal Elections.. Nomination Day Thursday. Probable Candidates

Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 1

The interest in the election of aldermen for the municipality of Tamworth increases as Nomination Day draws nearer, and there has been a great deal…

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Municipal Picture Show. Wodonga's Innovation. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 2

Wodonga Shire-Council proposes to avail itself of the opportunity offered by the Federal Government to provide loans for municipal works. It…

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Sinn Fein and Municipalities. London

Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 2

The "Times" Dublin correspondent says it is expected the Sinn Fein and Republican candidates will command majorities in most municipalities…

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The Latest Russian Situation. Council's Latest Decision. Storm of Protest. LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

The "Times" Paris correspondent says the decision of the Supreme Council permit the re-opening of trade with the Russian co-operative societies makes a…

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Narrabri Town Council. Last Meeting of Outgoing Aldermen

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Narrabri Town Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night last. when there were present: The…

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