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

Council & local affairs, 1947

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Boomi Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 2

Cr. C. F. J. Longworth (President) presided at the regular monthly meeting of the Boomi Shire Council held yesterday…

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Famous Shire Breed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 12

Largest and heaviest of the British breeds of horses. The names "Shire" is associated with the fact that the breed has for centuries been distribute through the district of [?]colnshire and Cambridgeshire. A mature Shire station stands at least 17-18 hands high and weighs no less…

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Shire Wants Action

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 1

"We are keen to know the position regarding the Narrabri Aerodrome," said the Shire President on Tuesday, accepting a…

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Shire Valuations Drop

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 2

Although individual valuations in Namoi Shire have increased slightly, total unimproved capital value of the area has dropped by £152,151, as…

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Additional Shire Polling Places

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 1

Additional polling places for the forthcoming Shire elections were decided on at Tuesday's Council meeting…

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Shire Engineer's Reports to Council

North West Champion · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 7

In his Progress report submitted to the last meeting of the Boomi Shire Council, the Engineer (Mr. C. Imrie) stated that on Highway No. 12. Moree…

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Shire Finances

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 6

The Auditor's report on Namoi Shire Council finances for the year ended December 31, 1946, showed an excess of expenditure…

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Shire's Progressive Year

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 7

As is customary at the end of the term, the President of the Namoi Shire Council submitted a report covering the activities of the Council over the last year. In the past, it has been the habit of the President to…

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P. Board and Shire Discuss Weed Problem

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 2

Mutual assurances of co-operation were given by the Namoi Shire Council and the P.P. Board at a conference on Tuesday to…

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Council Want to Control Park

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 5

Namoi Shire Council is to ask the trustees of Boggabri Park if they are prepared to hand over the area to Council…

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Special Meeting of Council. Diesel Fitters Appointed

North West Champion · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 3

A special meeting of the Moree Municipal Council was held on Friday night for the purpose of considering the purchase of an…

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Boolooroo Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 13

The President (Cr. A. Jones) presided at the regular monthly meeting of the Boolooroo Shire Council, there being also present…

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Shire Mailbag

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 5

Letters to the November meeting of Namoi Shire Council included: Harparary Bush Fire Brigade.—From Mr. J. A. Armitage, advising…

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Mayor Wants Brighter Town

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 1

"I would like to see a lot more Neon signs in the street, they brighten it wonderfully, said the Mayor (Ald. Bennett) on Tuesday…

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Aldermen Discuss Electricity Control With Wee Waa Residents

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 3

Judging by the poor attendance of Wee Waa residents at a public meeting at that centre arranged by the Municipal Council and Urban Committee, electricity consumers there are not at all interested in the proposal…

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Moree Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 6

At the regular fortnightly f meeting of the Moree Municipal Council held on Monday night, Mr. Goonan, who was recently…

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Council Insurances

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 2

Yet another indication of the rising cost of practically everything these days was before Council on Tuesday. The Clerk recommended that in view…

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Electrical Engineer's Report to Council

North West Champion · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 11

Mr. A. E. Robertson (Electrical Engineer) submitted a report on the state of some of the engines. He stated that No. 6 engine was running…

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Seventeen Candidates Seek Municipal Honours

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 1

Desire to serve the interests of Narrabri has prompted some candidates to offer themselves for election as aldermen for the municipal council, at the Local Government, elections on Saturday, December 6…

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Aldermen Wanted to Know

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 7

Questions at Tuesday's Council meeting: Ald. Manning: Could, an advertisement be inserted in both the…

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