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

Council & local affairs, 1942

213 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 8 of 11

Municipal Matters

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 August 1942 · page 2

A claim made by Mr. C. D. Werner for a reduction rates on property leased by aim as a garage in Maitland street, was rejected by the Municipal…

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Road Damage Labour Shortage Confronts Shire Council Pilliga's Record Flood

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 August 1942 · page 2

The Namoi Shire Council on Tuesday discussed the labour problem coupled with the flood damage to roads which is…

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Council Seeks Satisfaction Use of Pumps on River Monthly Meeting

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 August 1942 · page 1

The Namoi Shire Council on Tuesday, received a letter from the Baan Baa Farmers and Settlers' Association and a…

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Municipal Council Notes

Manilla Express · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Manilla Municipal Council held last week, was attended by the Acting Mayor, Ald. A. R…

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£35,670 Shire Expenditure during Year

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 August 1942 · page 1

The total revenue from all sources to the Namol Shire Council during year ended Decem. 31, 1941, totalled £39,173, while…

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Mandowa Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 August 1942 · page 2

The president, Cr. F. R. Heywood, presided at the monthly meeting of the Mandowa Shire Council, held last Saturday…

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Council Takes a Hand to Enlist Support For Salvage Activities

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 2

The Narrabri Municipal council on Tuesday night received a deputation from the Salvage Committee which sought…

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Civic Welcome Suggested for Members of Forces League Approaches Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 1

The Narrabri R.S.S.&A.I.L.A. asked the Narrabri Council on Tuesday night to consider giving a civic welcome to returned local…

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Assistance Obtained for Health Week Campaign Inspector Reports To Council Immunisation Campaign

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 2

The Health Inspector, Mr. W. M. Quigley advised the Municipal Council on Tuesday night that the diphtheria immunisation…

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Municipal Matters Replies to Proposals

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 1

A reply was received from Mr. W. J. Scully by the Narrabri Municipal Council on Tuesday night, stating that every…

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Municipal Council Notes Street Stalls

Manilla Express · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 2

Four applications for street stalls were received by the Municipal Council at its meeting on Tuesday. The 2 T.M. Womens…

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Municipality of Narrabri Dengue Fever

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 4

Medical authorities are of opinion that a State wide epidemic of dengue fever is likely to occur this year. The disease is caused by a domestic…

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Municipal Council Notes Children on the Bridge

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 August 1942 · page 2

The danger caused by children walking along the approaches to the bridge was mentioned by Ald. Pavy at the last meeting of…

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CHARCOAL Shire Council Loses Money

The North Western Courier · Monday 31 August 1942 · page 4

In view of a report by the shire engineer, Mr. H. Darke, who announced a loss of £123 on the undertaking, the Mulwaree Council…

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Daylight Saving Council's Opposition

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 September 1942 · page 1

The Narrabri Municipal Council on Tuesday night readily co-operated with a demand that daylight saving be abolished…

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Action by Council Failure To Destroy Noxious Weeds Health Report

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 September 1942 · page 2

Noxious Weeds. — On the 26th. August, 1942, I inspected property in Gibbons Street, owned by Mr. C. G. Caves of Gibbons street, Narrabri,…

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Municipal Council Notes Piano for Memorial Hall

Manilla Express · Friday 4 September 1942 · page 2

The special committee appointed by the Municipal Council to purchase a piano for the Memorial Hall reported to the…

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Egg Board Unpopular Shire Seeks Exemption

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 September 1942 · page 1

A letter from the Wee Waa Chamber of Commerce asking that 'B' Killing be exempted from top control of the Egg Board…

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Diphtheria and Dengue Further Shire Measures

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 September 1942 · page 2

The Namoi Shire Health Inspector, Mr. Hingaton, advised that Shire Council that one case of Diphtheria. bad been reported from Boggabri…

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Wear and Tear of Roads Works Report Council to Seek Assistance

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 September 1942 · page 2

The Engineer, Sir. D. Shy, reported to the Namoi Shire Council on Tuesday: WORKS IN PROGRESS…

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