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

Council & local affairs, 1947

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Shire's New Grader

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 5

Deliver of the new Britstand speed patrol grader is expected within the next few weeks. This plant will be of very considerable help in the…

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Shire Submits Confer Resolutions

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 2

Several resolutions were subm[?] by Namoi Shire Council on Tue[?] for consideration by the Local [?]ernment conference…

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Cheap Bridges Shire Proposes Purchase

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 5

Shortage of funds caused Namoi Shire Councillors some concern on Tuesday when two Army bridges render offer came…

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Shire Works Preparations for Tar Paving

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 2

The Shire Engineer, Mr. D. H. Sky, reported to Tuesday's meeting of Namoi Shire Council: General.—Dry weather conditions…

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[?]Orst Road in the Shire" Boggabri-maule's Creek

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 1

[?]Then a resident of the area com[?]ned Portion of the Maule's Creek[?]gabri road is unfit for travel [?] any rain, and little better than…

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Bulldozer Ordered Shire Plant at R.A. Show

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 5

The only D4 tractor exhibited at the Royal Show was the one recently purchased by Namoi Shire Council…

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£23,000 Rural Electricity Scheme Approved for Shire Supply to Blairmore-baan Baa Area

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 6

Namoi Shire Council has approved a proposal for supply of electricity to Baan Baa and rural residents in the Blairmore area. A report by their consulting engineers gave detailed…

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Shire Administration

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 2

The Shire Clerk, Mr. T. W. Waugh, reporting to the monthly meeting of Namoi Shire Council, said: Baan Baa-Maule's Creek…

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No Valuer for Shire

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 2

No applications have been received for the position of valuer to Namoi Shire Council. The Department is to be advised, and asked to appoint…

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New Dwellings for Shire

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 1

Erection of one new dwelling in Wee Waa and one in Bellata were among building works approved by Namoi Shire Council on Tuesday…

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Shire Works Reviewed By Engineer

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 7

Works in Progress or contemplated by the Shire Engineer (Mr D. Sky) were covered in his report to Councillors at last meeting as follows:— Thalaba Creek Bridge.—A check…

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Council Buys Land

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 5

Two blocks of land have been purchased by the Municipal Council. They will erect two dwellings, one for the Electrical Engineer, and one…

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Council Seeks Revenue

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 2

It has been a source of annoyance to Council for years past that they receive no revenue from Government…

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Baths Committee Want Action by Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 11

They expect to have the £5000 promised for public subscription towards the Memorial Pool and Park by October, stated the Pool…

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Best Saleyards Possible Council's Desire To Confer With Agent

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 6

The Municipal Saleyards will be the best it is possible to have, is the determination of Aldermen. They have…

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Correspondence Need for Municipal Engineer?

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 10

"Civicus" offers suggestions for town improvement. For some time I have wondered why the public works in Narrabri…

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Shire Health Unsatisfactory Premises

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

The Health Inspector, Mr. G. Hingston (reported to the last meeting of Namoi Shire Council: Infectious Diseases. One case [?]…

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Council Garages

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 8

Council proposes to erect a temporary garage for their new truck, possibly using iron from the old power station…

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Maitland Street Improvements Deputy Mayor Wants Action

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 1

At Question Time on Tuesday nighty the Deputy Mayor, Ald. R. L. Manning, asked whether anything had been done about the…

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Shire President's Plea

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 10

Addressing listeners from 2MO Gunnedah, on behalf of Malcolm Heath, the endorsed Country Party Candidate for Namoi, Cr. E. K…

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