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

Council & local affairs, 1941

364 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 19

Mandowa Shire Notes

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Mandowa Shire Council was attended by the President, Cr. M. Park, who presided, Crs. F. R…

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Shire of Mandowa Estimates for the Year 1941

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 2

The following estimates have been approved by the Council of Mandowa Shire at a duly convened meeting, held on the 21st…

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Problems Before Aldermen Letters of Protest Considered

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 2

The municipal council's representations to the Federal Government to the effect that every effort should be made to…

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Council Protests to Central Electricity Control

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 1

The Mayor's action in adding council's protest to that of the Local Government Association against proposals by the government to…

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Nursery Required for Municipal Gardener

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 1

With the countryside resplendent in its carpet of green, gardens in the town have taken a new lease of life. The areas sot aside for flowers in…

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Municipal Works Big Sewerage Gangs

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 2

The Clerk of Works, Mr. W. J. Morris, included the following in his report to Tuesday's meeting of the Municipal Council:…

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Mandowa Shire Engineer's Report

Manilla Express · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Mandowa Shire Couneil, the engineer presented the following report :--…

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£27,354 New Buildings. Report to Council

North West Champion · Monday 13 January 1941 · page 1

Interesting information relating to the municipality was contained in a report submitted to the municipal council on Monday…

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Shire Council Shire Clerk's Report

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 1

The Shire Clerk, Mr. J .Coates, submitted the following report: A person driving a tractor, damaged the bitumen road…

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Municipal Council Notes

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 2

There was just a quorum at the usual meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night. The Mayor, Ald. J. N. Kennedy,…

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News and Notes Council Economy

North West Champion · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 4

On the suggestion of the auditors, Grafton Council has decided to dispense with a deputy-Town Clerk and make him an "A" grade clerk, and to…

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Council's Dilemma

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 4

The Grenfell Municipal Council, at its meeting last week, cleared the decks for the legal action that is likely to take place over the sewerage…

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Boolooroo Shire Levy Of l[?]d. in Pound

North West Champion · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 2

A general rate of l[?]d. in the £1 was levied on unimproved capital value of all rateable land in the Shire at the monthly…

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High Collection of Rates Boomi Shire Council

North West Champion · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 5

At the deferred meeting of the Boomi Shire Council held yesterday morning, it was stated by the Shire Clerk (Mr. L. F. Kirkby) that 99.2 per…

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Condition of Shire Roads General Flood Damage Report to Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 4

Application has been made to the Government for a flood relief Croat to assist in the reparation of roads and culverts throughout…

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One of Shortest Meetings on Record Moree Municipal Council

North West Champion · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 2

Monday night's meeting of the Moree Municipal Council was one of the shortest on record, the business being put through in about an hour…

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Reports to Council

North West Champion · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 5

At the meeting of the Moree Municipal Council held on Monday night the following reports were submitted: WATER FOREMAN'S REPORT…

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Electricity Matters Before Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 2

The Electrical Engineer, Mr. B. H. Miller, advised in his report on Tuesday that it would be necessary to interrupt the whole…

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£240 Grant To Council

North West Champion · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 1

The Moree Municipal Council was notified at its meeting on Monday night by the Main Roads Board that its application for a grant of £240…

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Yarrie Lake Deputation Presses Claims Council to Assist

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 1

The difficult rood condition aggravated by the recent rain brought settlers of the Yorrie Lake area before the Namoi…

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