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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 5 of 6

School Pupils at Council Meeting

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 October 1945 · page 4

A number of pupils of the Narrabri Intermediate High School attended the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night…

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Narrabri Council Electricity Policy

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 November 1945 · page 2

Mr. Hamilton, M.L.A., recently stated that he had read with considerable interest the article appearing in the "Courier" dated October 22nd…

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Municipal Matters Loan for Sewerage Council Plan Approved

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 4

Householders will now toe able to install their sewerage service on a loan basis. The cost of installation will be repayable over…

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"Ditched" on Abattoirs Proposal Council Resents Sidetracking Tactics

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 4

Tracing the history of events leading up to the date of the announcement made by the State Minister for Agriculture (Mr. E. H. Graham), the Narrabri Municipal Council on Tuesday night bitterly resented the…

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In Search of Gravel by Shire Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 2

The question of gravel supplies for road work had some attention on Tuesday. Cr. Gray considered that only the best available material…

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Heavy Plant Earmarked for Shire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 6

The Shire Clerk (Mr. T. Waugh), reported that during his recent visit to Sydney, he endeavoured to obtain some information as to…

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'A' Riding Funds Expended Shire Road Works Night Grading Unsatisfactory

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 November 1945 · page 7

The Shire Engineer (Mr. D. [?] reported on Tuesday the [?] available for minor road work in 'A' Riding had been fully…

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Municipal Matters

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

A circular from the Department of Local Government raised the question of introducing legislation to compel owners of unoccupied…

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Shire Decisions

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 November 1945 · page 4

The following letters were dealt with in the course of correspondence before the Namoi Council on Tuesday:…

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Municipal Matters Regional Council Report Electricity Control Opposed Mr. Scully's Visit

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

It was revealed at Tuesday night's meeting of the Municipal Council that the Chamber of Commerce had invited the Hon. W. Scully, Minister for Agriculture, to attend a meeting and to explain his position with regard to the situation of the abattoirs…

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Council Attractions

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 November 1945 · page 4

A Monster Continental Night is to be held in Collins Park on Friday evening, 7th. December in aid of the Convent School Playground. It is…

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Mayor for Further Term ALD. R. L. Manning Re-elected

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

Retiring Mayor, Ald. R. L. Manning, has been elected Mayor of the Municipality for a further term. His re-election was unopposed…

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Typical Govt. Replies to Council's Requests

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 December 1945 · page 4

The Minister for Commerce (Mr. W. J. Scully) has informed the Municipal Council that "he would lay the matter of a new…

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Minimum Housing Need Regional Survey Task for Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 December 1945 · page 4

The Narrabri Council has decided to ask the Local Government Housing Commission that Narrabri wants 30 houses erected…

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Tree-Girt Town Visualized by Aldermen

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 December 1945 · page 1

If Ald. A. A. Gleeson can win the support of fellow aldermen, he plans next year to plant 1000 trees throughout the…

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More Road Plant for Shire Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 7

The Commonwealth Disposals Commission have allocated a stone-crusher for purchase by the Shire Council, and will allocate…

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New Shire President

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 6

Councillors of the Namoi Shire, [?], Tuesday, elected Cr. J. W. Grave President, for 1946. Three Councillors were noma[?]…

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Shire Finances Estimates Adopted

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 7

Estimates presented by the Shire Clerk (Mr. T. W. Waugh) on Tuesday indicated increased finances will be available for road…

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Year's Activities Review of Shire Progress Further Improvements Projected

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 3

The retiring President of the Namoi Shire, Council, Cr. K. P. Kirkby submitted a comprehensive report on the functioning of the…

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Town Improvement Stimulates Interest Among Residents Challenge To Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 1

The scheme to plant a thousand trees in Narrabri has aroused tinter-est among residents. Criticism both for and against the proposal have…

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