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

Council & local affairs, 1948

332 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 17

Electricity for Walgett Shire

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 1

The only chance of rural dwellers in the Walgett Shire securing electricity supply appears to be from a line from Narrabri, via…

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Shire to Assist Rural Centres

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 January 1948 · page 2

The Shire President's suggestion for Council to contribute towards the funds of the various towns and villages in the area…

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Shire Wants Weeds Cut

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 1

Namoi Shire Council has asked the Municipality to cut the heavy growths of noxious weeds, particularly bathurst and Noogoora…

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Council's Request Met

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 4

Asked, by Council to explain what steps they proposed to take to abate noise from their premises which had been the subject of a complaint, and…

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Water Foreman's Report To Council

North West Champion · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 1

Mr. T. M. Purcell (Water Foreman), reported that usual maintenance work had been carried out during the past fortnight, and that a total of…

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Council Seeks Immediate Construction Of Aerodrome

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 1

The Municipal Council has contacted the State Member, Mr. R. G. Hamilton, with the request that he do all in his power to secure State Government approval to the establishment of an aerodrome at Narrabri. the…

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Local Council Will Press for Daily Train Service for Nth-west Joining With Narrabri In Representations

North West Champion · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 1

Aldermen at Tuesday night's meeting of the Moree Municipal Council agreed to co-operate with Narrabri in representations to…

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Municipal Housing Project Abandoned

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 7

The Municipal Council has abandoned their proposal to build two houses for their officers, as the cost is so high the prospective…

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Aldermen Wanted to Know

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 February 1948 · page 2

Ald Smyth asked the position in regard to the recommendation of the Electrical Engineer that a k.v.a. demand charge be placed on outdoor…

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Council Officers' Reports. Town Clerk

North West Champion · Monday 2 February 1948 · page 4

Mr. M. Boland (Town Clerk), reported to the Moree Municipal Council meeting held on Tuesday night, that during 1947 there had been a…

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£7,755 Subsidy for Namoi Shire

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 1

The Minister for Public Works and Local Government stated last week the Electricity Authority of New South Wales had approved of a grant…

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Community Hotel for Pallamallawa. District Awaits Decision of Council

North West Champion · Monday 9 February 1948 · page 3

Councillor A. Jones (President of the Boolooroo Shire Council), Councillor W. G. Howieson and Mr. E. J. Chatwood (Shire…

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Boomi Shire Council Meeting. Visit of Mungindi Committee

North West Champion · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 9

At the invitation of the Boomi Shire Council, representatives of the Mungindi Urban Area Committee attended the monthly meeting held at the Shire…

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Boomi Shire Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 9

Owing to pressure on space, the correspondence and business of the Boomi Council's meeting yesterday has been held over until Monday's…

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Shire Roads Improving

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 9

Reporting to the February meeting of Namoi Shire Council, the Engineer, Mr. D. H. Sky, said:— General.—With the cessation of…

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Council Officers' Reports. Town Clerk

North West Champion · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 8

"After consultation with the Mayor following a telephone consultation with Mr. Terry, of the Department of Public Works, I have advised Mr…

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General Business at Council Meeting. Establishment of Play Centre

North West Champion · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 5

The establishment of a children's play centre in Moree was discussed at Monday night's meeting of the Moree Municipal Council, the block of land…

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Ashford Electricity Scheme. Boomi Council Pressing For Action By Government

North West Champion · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 4

Yesterday morning at the monthly meeting of the Boomi Shire Council, a letter was received from Mr. B. Glennie, of "Norwood", Moree, asking…

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Official Acceptance of New Library Premises. Council Promises Assistance To Committee

North West Champion · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 2

At a meeting of the Moree Municipal Council held on Monday night, the Moree School of Arts Library formally accepted Council's offer of…

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Grader Loaned to Municipality

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 February 1948 · page 2

Namoi Shire Council has agreed to loan the Municipality a speed patrol to enable them to prepare their streets for the tar surfacing…

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