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

Council & local affairs, 1947

246 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 12 of 13

Shire Works and Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 8

In his monthly survey of Shire works and roads, the Engineer, (Mr. D. Sky) listed the following items for Councillors consideration at the last Shire meeting before the elections…

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Council Supports Proposal

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 9

The suggestion for establishment of an Experiment Farm in Narrabri district is an excellent one and should be pressed strongly, said…

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Arts of Officers to Council

North West Champion · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 6

The following reports were submitted to the last meeting of the Moree Municipal Council by the undermentioned officers:—…

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Approach Shire First. Minister's Advice On Yarraman

North West Champion · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 10

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) advised the Yarrainan settlers to make their first approach to the Boolooroo Shire for…

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Municipality of Narrabri Proposed Special Loan of £2,000

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

The Council of the Municipality of Narrabri hereby notifies in pursuance of the provisions of Section 181 of the Local Government Act, 1919, and…

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Voting Compulsory At Council Election

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 1

Electors are advised in this issue that voting at the Municipal and Shire elections on Saturday, December 6, will be compulsory…

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Aldermen Wanted to Know

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 5

Questions at Tuesday's Council meeting: Ald. Manning: Could the tar surfacing on the Wee Waa road be…

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Municipal Council Holds Final Meeting

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 1

At the conclusion of business at the Council meeting on Tuesday—the last before the triennial election—the Mayor (Ald. H. A…

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Moree Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 5

The final meeting of the old Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night. The Mayor (Ald. A. J…

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Bouquet for Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 11

There had been much publicity regarding the length of time it had taken to supply him with electricity, and he wished to express…

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Compulsory Voting for Council Elections

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 1

Voting is compulsory for all electors on the Municipal roll at the election on Saturday, whether they are residents or not. This…

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Reports of Officers to Council Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 10

The following reports were submitted to the meeting of the Moree Municipal Council held on Monday night by the undermentioned officers:—…

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Shire Poll

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 December 1947 · page 1

Although 60 per cent, of electors enrolled for Namoi Shire voted, the shire clerk believes that the short notice concerning…

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Saturday's L.G. Elections Mellor Tops Municipal Poll

North West Champion · Monday 8 December 1947 · page 1

The Returning Officer for the Moree Municipality, Mr. M. Boland, reports that very little confusion was experienced at the elections on Saturday, through the introduction of compulsory voting for the first time…

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Two Houses for Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 December 1947 · page 9

Council has decided to call tenders for erection of two houses, one for the Electrical Engineer, and the other for the Health Inspector…

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N'bri-Born Alderman Wins Mayoral Chair

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 1

For the first time in its history, a Narrabri-born Alderman has been elected Mayor of Narrabri. Ald. A. A. Gleeson…

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New Shire President

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 2

Cr. J. W. Cray, who has occupied the office-on numerous occasions during his long term on the Namoi Shire Council, was…

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Shire Housing Problem

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 3

Figures showing the cost of houses at the present time, were before the Shire Council on Tuesday. Councillors were doubtful if members of…

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Shire Roads and Works

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 10

Reporting on road works throughout Namoi Shire to the December meeting, the Engineer, Mr. D. H. Sky stated:— GENERAL…

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Housing Bulletin for Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 8

The Commonwealth Department of Works and Housing has published bound volumes of the first seven issues of their Housing Bulletin…

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