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

Council & local affairs, 1946

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Security Council Decision on Greek Question

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 1

London, Thursday.—The Security Council late on Wednesday night by general agreement "considered the question of…

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Municipal Rates Increased Estimates Adopted by Council £12,250 Income From Levies

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 2

A rate increase of 1/2d. in the £ on unimproved capital value was approved by the Municipal Council on Tuesday night when they adopted the estimates for the year…

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Service Connections Council's Liability

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 4

Alteration of the Act compels Council to make water supply and sewerage connections to householders' boundaries at Council's expense…

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Ukranian Request for Commission Upset by Security Council Russia's Counter Proposal Ruled Out

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 1

LONDON, Thursday.—The Ukrainian proposal for a commission of inquiry to be sent to Indonesia was defeated by the Security Council. Only Russia and Poland voted for it. The…

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Free Library Movement Council Revives Proposal

The North Western Courier · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 4

Scheme to establish a Free Library in the town and district has been revived by the Municipal Council. Ald. Shearer asked if anything…

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"UNO Truly Established" Opinion Held by Mr. Makin Security Council Opens Forum

The North Western Courier · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 1

LONDON, Tuesday.—Interviewed before leaving for Australia, Mr. Makin, discussing recent U.N.O. meetings said: "From the successful deliberations of the Security Council on the complex of International…

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Municipal Parking Area

The North Western Courier · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 4

While the problem is by no means as complex as that facing city areas, country towns in the near future will have to grapple with…

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New Plant for Shire Council Seeks Option

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 4

Namoi Shire Council proposes extensive increases in the amount of road-making machinery used by them, and will raise a loan to…

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Shire Correspondence

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 6

Among letters before the monthly meeting of Namoi Shire Council on Tuesday were the following:…

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Topical Shire Rate Collections

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 5

Since the beginning of the year, reported the Shire Clerk on Tuesday, a total of £2703/14/0 General and Public Works Local Rates has been…

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Boggabri Electricity Shire Takes Over

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 8

Arrangements for Namoi Shire Council to take over the Boggabri electricity supply were completed at Tuesday's meeting…

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Unsatisfactory Wee Waa Electricity Shire Protests

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 5

"If we do not get the attention necessary, we will have to take the franchise over," said the President of Namoi Shire…

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T.B. in Dairy Herds Alderman's Charge

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 1

LISMORE, Thursday.—There was a heated exchange at a meeting of the Northern Rivers Association of Municipalities and…

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Electricity Supply Council to Issue Report

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 4

A comprehensive report on the position of the municipal electricity undertaking was promised to a deprivation from the…

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No Funds for Post War Works Minister's Reply to Council Request

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 4

Only small amounts are available for grants towards post-war works, said the Minister for Works and Local Government, replying to Council's request for a grant towards construction of the Memorial Pool and Park…

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Topical Statement From Council

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 March 1946 · page 4

The statement from the Municipal Council dealing with recent breakdowns at the power station will be published next Thursday…

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Fruit Cannery Suggestion By Council

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 March 1946 · page 4

A fruit canning and dehydration industry could be established in the Narrabri district suggested Ald. Shearer on Tuesday when a…

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Narrabri Municipal Council's Explanation For Present Electricity Position

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 6

The Narrabri Municipal Council has submitted for publication, the following review of their present and past electrical problems. In compliance with Council's…

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Municipal Administration

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 10

The Town Clerk, Mr. W. J. Morris, included the following in his report to Tuesday's Council meeting:— Town Hall Picture Rights.—The…

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Steel Bridges Suggested For Shire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 March 1946 · page 5

Possibility of using pre-fabricated steel bridges being offered by the Commonwealth Disposals commission for use on Namoi…

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