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

Council & local affairs, 1937

413 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 21

Boolooroo Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting of the Boolooroo Shire Council was held on Thursday last. Councillor A. Jones (President) occupied the chair. and…

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Boolooroo Shire Council. New Grader to Be Purchased

North West Champion · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Boolooroo Shire Council on Thursday morning last it was decided to purchase a new power grader—…

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Council Rebuked and Given Advice Letter From Dubbo Resident

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 1

The Narrabri Council wore rebuked, and tended advice on Tuesday night in a letter received from Mrs. C. Evans, of Bourke…

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Mayor Was Obliging

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 7

At the meeting of the Charleville Town Council, Ald. McGregor moved that the Council's solicitor be asked to take immediate proceedings against…

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Local and General. Shire Tenders

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 4

Mr. G. E. Wright, Shire Engineer, is calling tenders in this issue for roadwork on State Highway Number 12, in the Boomi Shire. Tenders will…

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Unhygient Bellata Public School Shire Health Officer Makes Inspection

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 1

Strong comments were made by the Shire Health Inspector, following a recent inspection of the Ballata Public School…

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Noogoora Burr Dubbo Council Takes Action

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 3

The Dubbo Municipal Council last night decided to co-operate with the western shires in the destruction of Noogoora burr, the alarming growth…

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Shire Council Clerk's Report

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 1

1. Revenue. Revenue has been collected for the month of February as follows: Rates and interest £9097; Miscellaneous £2490…

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Municipal Council

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 2

The Mayor, Ald. E. O. T. Bowman, presided at the usual meeting of the Municipal Council held on Tuesday night. Others…

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Council Pays Tribute to Late F. E. Heywood

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 2

At Mandowa Shire Council meeting on Friday last the following minute was submitted by the President, Cr. M. Park;…

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Mandowa Shire Council

Manilla Express · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 2

The regular meeting of Mandowa Shire Council was held on Friday, when there were present: The President, Cr. M. Park, and…

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The Alderman in the Street

North West Champion · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 4

On Monday night last Alderman Fitzgerald took at least one of his street troubles into the Council Chambers, when he referred to some wordy…

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Moree Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 4

The regularly fortnightly meeting of the Moree Municipal Council was held on Monday night. The Mayor (Aid. A. T. McElhone) occupied the chair, end…

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Called a "Mug!" Alderman Strongly Objects. Incident in Street

North West Champion · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 2

The word "mug" is a particularly significant one—especially when it is accompanied with facial grimaces indicating scorn or contempt…

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Moree Council

North West Champion · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 4

Ald. Fitzgerald states that he has given notice that he will move at next meeting of Moree Municipal Council that the whole of the Council shall…

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Council Reports. Health and Buildings

North West Champion · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 3

The Inspector of Health and Buildings (Mr. G. R. Hovenden) recommended that notice be served on a person who had left open a public gate on the…

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Moree Municipal Council. Cutting of Mehi. Further Debates Regarding Obstructions. Hold-up in Memorial Hall Transfer

North West Champion · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 7

A lengthy business paper confronted aldermen at last Monday's meeting of the Moree Municipal Council, but, although many contentious matters were included, the meeting was put through quite expeditiously…

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Depots Required for New Transmission Lines Council Defers Decision

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 2

"When materials commence to arrive for the West Narrabri and Wee Waa reticulations, and for the transmission line to Wee…

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Uniform Action Proposed for Noxious Weeds Conference Proposed by Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 3

Acting on the suggestion of the Town Clerk the Municipal Council has decided to arrange a conference of interested…

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Noxious Weeds Brought Into Municipality in Loads of Loam

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 2

The following matters were placed before Council by the Health Inspector at the meeting on Tuesday night: Overhanging Trees…

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