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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 6 of 13

Assistance for Shire

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 8

To facilitate removal of road-making material from gravel pits on the Millie and Terry-Hie-Hie roads, Narrabri P.P. Board has granted the…

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Five-day Week for Shire

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 8

On the recommendation of the Shire Clerk, Namoi Shire Council has decided that, with the introduction of the 40-hour week, the office staff…

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Shire's Claims For Road Development Placed Before Investigating Officers

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 3

A report on the recent conference between Councillors of Namoi and the investigating officers of the Department of Main Roads was submitted to the June meeting of Council. It indicated several requests were…

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Moree Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 6

At the fortnightly meeting of the Moree Municipal Council, held on Tuesday night, a letter from the Minister for Civil…

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[?]Bran Shire to Build Homes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 1

Coonabarabran Shire Council has [?]ecured a loan of £30,000 to provide for the erection of eight hoes in [?]innaway, Baradine and…

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Air Service for Narrabri Airline Company's Proposal Council Seeks Shire Help

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 July 1947 · page 1

"If we do not make a start ourselves, we will never get an aerodrome," declared Ald. Shearer, at Tuesday's meeting of the Narrabri Municipal Council. It is apparent the district politicians intend to do nothing about the…

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No Building Programme for Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 July 1947 · page 2

Apart from the two houses Council proposes to erect for their employees, it is not their intention to embark on a building…

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P. & C. Seeks Council Support

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 July 1947 · page 9

The Parents and Citizens Association has asked the Aldermen of the Municipal ouncil for their support, and invited them to take part in the…

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County Council Not Responsible Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 July 1947 · page 1

The Electrical Authority of N.S.W. by a majority judgment of five to two, found the Sydney County Council blameless for the power stoppage…

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Council to Permit Football on National Day of Prayer

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 July 1947 · page 2

It was regrettable they had not been informed of the National Day of Prayer earlier, said Aldermen on Tuesday night…

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TOPICAL Council Buys Land

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 July 1947 · page 1

Council has accepted two offers of blocks of land, one in Nandewar St., and the other in Dangar Village. prices are £105 and £68 respectively…

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Engineer Reports on Shire Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 2

Reporting on works throughout Namoi Shire during the past month, the engineer (Mr. D. H. Sky) said: 'A' RIDING…

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Edgeroi Sub-Division Reduces Shire Rates

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

Namoi Shire Council will lose approximately £1700 per year in in rates from Edgeroi as the result of its acquisition for closer…

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Shire Claims Building Restrictions Absolutely Ridiculous

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 8

Imposition of the building restrictions regulations prohibiting erection of a house of more than 1200 square feet in country…

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Narrabri West Asks Shire for Improvements

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 8

Numerous requests were placed before Namoi Shire Council ore Tuesday by the West Narrabri Progress Association. The great…

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Shire Places Order for Two Light Speed Patrols

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 6

Namoi Shire Council has placed an order for two more light speed patrols of the type which has proved very satisfactory in…

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Shire Transfers Banking

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 6

Namoi Shire Council has transferred their banking business to the Rural Bank, as the result of the Treasurer's prohibition of private…

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Shire Electricity Purchase

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 2

When the Municipal Council advised Namoi Shire Council on Tuesday that they are not prepared to sell the West Narrabri…

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Council And Board Discuss Noxious Weeds Problem

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 2

No decision was reached by a conference between the Narrabri P. P. Board and the Namoi Shire Council on the vexed question of noxious weeds destruction on Tuesday. A further conference is to be held in September, when [?]…

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Stand Charges Criticised by Aldermen

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

"I think it is wrong to make a charge for admission to the grandstand," said Ald. Ellery, at Tuesday's Council meeting, when…

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