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

Council & local affairs, 1940

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Municipal Works Pipe Trenches Receive Attention Park Improvements Proceeding

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 2

Having been requested to inspect and report on the condition of the water mains trenches, which in many cases have…

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Mandowa Shire Council

Manilla Express · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Shire Council held, on Saturday last the president, Cr. M. Park, presided. Others present were…

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Mandowa Shire Council Clerk's Report

Manilla Express · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 1

1. Revenue. -- Revenue has been collected for the month of January 1940, as follows: Rates and interest arrears £351311;…

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Municipal Council

Manilla Express · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

At last Municipal Council meeting the Town Clerk reported that rate and sanitary notices for the year 1940 were posted out on the…

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Municipal Matters Barrett v. Council & Others Round Three To Start

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 3

The Minister for Works and Local Government has called for a report an the question of providing employment on the Mount…

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Correspondence Council's Policy Ald. Quirk In Defence

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 2

Regarding 'Short Sighted Policy' in your issue of the 15th inst. and "Prospective User" of the 19th inst. I have to offer the following replies:…

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Municipal By-Election (To the Editor.)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 1

Sir, I am again offering myself to the ratepayers and citizens of Moree as an aspirant for Local Government…

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Bellata Graziers Discuss Shire Division Resolutions for Annual Gathering

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

Urging co-operation in a move to have Namoi Shire divided into six Ridings, and representation by a Councillor for Narrabri West…

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Graziers' Newsletter Woolgrowers' Council to Meet Australia And Its Defence

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 3

In the latest newsletter the Graziers Association of N.S.W. deal with the following matters: Meeting of the Australian…

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The Price of Careless Loading. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of of New South Wales)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 1

The path of road safety work is strewn with dislioulties. One dangerous phase is scarcely cleaned up when another pushes its ugly head to the…

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Municipal By-Election Mr. Scannells Candidature

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 2

An election to fill the vacancy in the Council caused by the resignation of Aid. A. T. McElhone, will be held on Saturday next, voting being between the…

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Municipal Council Notes

Manilla Express · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night when the Mayor, Ald. J. N. Kennedy, presided. Others…

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Municipal BY-Election. Mr. Scannell Returned

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 1

All extraordinary election [?] [?] in the Moree Municipal Council caused by the re[?] Ald A.T. Mc[?] was held on…

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Moree Municipal Council New Bore in East Moree Preliminary Steps Taken

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 4

At the for nightly meeting of the Moree Council [?] on Monday night last satisfaction was expresses with the present position of the water support and the Town Clerk was instructed to prepare specifications and all details for the sinking of another bore. presumably in…

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Municipal Matters Telephone for Park Caretaker Causes Lengthy Discussion A Protective Installation?

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 1

Requests for co-operation in moves of various natures were received by the Narrabri Municipal Council at their last…

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Electricity Matters Before Council Further Mains Extension

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 2

During the absence of the Municipal Council's Electrical Engineer, Mr. R. H. Miller, on leave, the supervision of the electricity…

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Municipal Council

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 5

At last meeting of the Council a letter was received from the District Superintendent of Railways at Werris Creek pointing…

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Boomi Shire Council Mungindi Water Supply

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Boomi Shire Council, held yesterday morning, in connection with complaints regarding interruption to the water…

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Shire of Boomi

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 5

TENDERS, suitable [?] accompanied by specific [?] and addressed to the un[?] will be received up to noon, Tuesday 9th April…

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Deferred Purchase of Third Grader Shire's Decision

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 1

Purchase of a third speed patrol grader for use on the Namoi Shire roads was postponed by Councillors at Tuesday's…

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