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

Council & local affairs, 1945

106 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 6

Free Public Library Municipal Matters

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 January 1945 · page 5

Ste[?] to establish a public library at Narrabri in conjunction with the Namoi Shire were strongly favoured by Aldermen…

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Road Works Shire Engineer's Report

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 January 1945 · page 4

Mr. D. Sky reported to last last meeting of Council. 'A' RIDING Bellata-Bulyeroi.—Resheeting and…

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Views on Abattoirs Shire's Support

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 January 1945 · page 2

[Views on country killing were expressed at the monthly meeting of the Namoi Shiro Council.]…

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Single Riding Shire Proposal Resumed Fire Ban Criticised—public Library; Technical College Supported West Water Difficulties

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 January 1945 · page 4

Councillors covered a wide scope of subjects at the New Year meeting of the Namoi Shire. Support was given for Public Library, Technical Education and Abattoirs projects at Narrabri. Train services were also…

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Short Shrift Resolution From Kearsley Shire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 January 1945 · page 7

Councillors lost no time framing a reply last meeting to a circular from the Kearsley Shire (Cessnock), which was returned…

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Bulk Supply From Tamworth Council to Obtain Quote

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 February 1945 · page 4

Narrabri Municipal Council on Tuesday night decided to secure a quote from Tamworth for the supply of current in…

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Single Riding Shire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 9

The proposal of a single riding shire has been referred to committee for further investigation…

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Shire Roads Progress Report

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 3

The Shire Engineer (Mr. D. Sky) reported on Tuesday: Works in General.—Following on scattered rain, during January, a…

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Memorial Park and Pool Unanimous Public Support Recommendations to Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 4

One of the most representative public meetings held in Narrabri for many years, voted solidly in support of a Memorial Pool and Park proposal for Narrabri, on Monday Night…

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'C' Riding's Plight Insufficient Money for Roads Council Seeks Aid

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 9

The position is fast becoming chaotic, commented Cr. ViCkery when the Namoi Shire Council were discussing measures…

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Public Places Council to Enforce Sewerage Installations

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 4

The installation of sewerage is to be enforced in all hotels places of amusement, and food houses in the…

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Municipal Matters

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 6

In his report to Council on Tuesday night, the Clerk of Works stated: Drainage at Junction of Nandewar and Fitzroy Streets.—Inspection has…

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Kerbing: Drainage for Narrabri Preliminary Estimate Before Council

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 March 1945 · page 3

Aldermen had before them last meeting, the first preliminary report upon a proposed kerbing and guttering scheme for Narrabri. Mr. G. A. Stuckey, Council's Consulting Engineer, visited…

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Bulk Supply Will Not Solve Urgent Problem Council to Approach Minister

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 4

The Narrabri Municipal Council on Tuesday night decided to make personal representations to the Minister for…

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Sewerage Dispute Question of Back-venting Contractor Before Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 4

C. J. Hogan applied to Council for permission to address the Council on the matter of the requirements of the Sewerage Inspector in connection…

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Power from Tamwo[?] Boggabri Supply Shire Council's Decision

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 4

Namoi Shire Council [?] their last meeting authoris[?] the completion of the necess[?] agreement with Tamworth [?]…

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Deputation To Minister Council Seeks Finance Shire's Unsatisfactory Position

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 6

Inability of the Namoi Shire Council to provide sufficient funds for adequate maintenance of roads, particularly in 'C'…

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Pool For Boggabri Shire to Back Proposal

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 3

The Secretary, N.S.W. Swimming Association forwarded details to Tuesday's meeting of the Shire, for the establishment of…

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Shire Mail Bag

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 April 1945 · page 2

Correspondence before the last meeting of the Namoi Shire Council included: Flood Levels.—From Divisional…

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Diphtheria Immunisation for Gwabegar Children Shire's Decision

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 April 1945 · page 2

The Shire Health Inspector, Mr. G. G. Hingston, reported to the last meeting: Diphtheria Immunisation…

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