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

Council & local affairs, 1946

231 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 3 of 12

Enquiry to Shire

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 3

Possibility of securing electricity supply for Baan Baa when the Bulk Supply line comes from Tamworth to Narrabri was before the Shire on…

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Food for Britain National Matter, Says Alderman Urges Government Action

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 4

Supply of food for Britain is a National matter, and should be attended to immediately by the Government, rather than left to…

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Improvements for West Request to Shire

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 6

West Narrabri Progress Association told Namoi Shire Councillors on Tuesday they are very concerned at the state of the…

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Steam Plant Offer Council Defers Decision

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 1

An offer of a second-hand steam plant capable of carrying a very considerable proportion of the electricity load was almost…

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Homeless Defy Council Order [?]ize Building as Demolition Proceeds No "Jungle Law" Says Lord Mayor

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 March 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Nine homeless people, including ex servicemen, who last night took possession of the 20 roomed house "Maramanah," at King's Cross, [?]e still there, and it is likely their numbers will be…

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Radio Restrictions Lifted By Council

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

Restrictions on the use of radio receivers between 7 and 10 p.m. have been lifted by the Municipal Council…

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Apathy Towards Loan Committees Complain to Council

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

Apathy towards the £70,000,000 Security Loan displayed by Aldermen and other leading citizens was deplored by the Loan Committee in a letter…

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Shire Matters Severance Move Proposed

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 March 1946 · page 6

A move will be made at next shire meeting to have portion of 'C Riding severed, from the Namoi Shire and added to…

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Topical Bulldozer For Moree Council

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 March 1946 · page 5

Moree Municipal Council has purchased for £900, a bulldozer power grader. The machine is now in operation on streets throughout the…

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Russians Walk Out of UNO Conference When Persian Question Raised Soviet Delegates Blunt Demand Rejected by Security Council

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

NEW YORK, Thursday.—The Russian delegation walked out of the meeting of [?]rity Council of the United Nation's organisation yesterday afternoon. The action, which was not unexpected, occurred when Council rejected the Russian and that the Persian case be adjourned until April 10…

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Saleyards Site Council to Inspect

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 2

Aldermen will inspect possible sites for the proposed Municipal saleyards next Thursday afternoon. The decision followed a petition…

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Garage as Dwelling Application to Council

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 5

Council were divided on Tuesday as to whether they should permit a garage to be used as a dwelling' until a new dwelling is…

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Labour Council Protests

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday. — At a meeting of the Canberra Trade and Labour Council last night, it was reported the granting of shipping…

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UNO Considers Persia—Russian Dispute Soviet Sends Letter to Council Prospects of Settlement Likely

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 1

NEW YORK, Thursday.—The Russian delegation did not attend yesterday's meeting of the Security Council which had before it the Russian and Persian replies regarding the Persian dispute…

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Moree Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 11 April 1946 · page 8

At the regular fortnightly meeting of the Moree Municipal Council, held on Monday night, it was decided to co-operate with…

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Reports of Officers to Council Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 11 April 1946 · page 5

..The following reports were submitted to Monday night's meeting of the Municipal Council by the undermentioned officers:—…

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No Confidence In Shire Council

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 4

At a recent meeting of the Merah North Agricultural Bureau a motion of "No Confidence in the Namoi Shire Council" was passed, said a…

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Shire Health

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 5

The monthly report by Mr. G. G. Hingston, Health Inspector to Namoi Shire Council, submitted to Tuesday's meeting, stated:—…

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No Holiday Council's Decision

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 5

No application will be made by the Municipal Council for a holiday under the Bank Holidays Act for the Narrabri Jockey…

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Saleyards' Site Selected by Council

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 2

An area of approximately 114 acres fronting Namoi street, opposite the trucking yards, has been selected by aldermen as the…

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