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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 4 of 17

Sporting Bodies Help Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 10

"We want Council's permission to help ourselves, the Oval needs doing up, and we want it to be one of the best in the North-west.," said Mr. M. G. Byatt, leading a deputation from the Rugby League and…

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Rise for Council Employees

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 7

A rise of 7/- per week to £6/8 per week has been granted Council employees, the Local Government Association advised Council on Tuesday…

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Inter-town School Sports. Deputation to Council

North West Champion · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 4

A deputation from the Intermediate High School, comprising Mr. J. H. Algie (Headmaster) and Mr. Murphy (Sports Master)…

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Boomi Shire Council. Engineer's Reports

North West Champion · Monday 15 March 1948 · page 3

Reporting to the monthly meeting of the Boomi Shire Council held last Tuesday, the Engineer (Mr. C. Imrie) stated that on…

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Aldermen Wanted to Know

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 March 1948 · page 2

Questions at Tuesday's Council Meeting: Ald. Delaney: I notice from the Turncock's report the water supply…

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Road Users Help Shire

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 March 1948 · page 2

The prospective users of a road of access from Coryah Gap to Scutt's property have advised the Shire Council they will contribute towards…

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Namoi Shire Joins Sn Rail Protests

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 March 1948 · page 1

Namoi Shire Council has added a protest to the many already been made regarding the poor north-western train service. Councillors appointed a delegate to attend the…

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Boolooroo Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 9

The tender of W. B. Samuels, of Crooble, for the sum of £2,481/4/6 for the construction of a bridge over Bundy Creek was,…

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Shire Mailbag

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 7

Letters considered by Namoi Shire Council at its last meeting included the following: From the sercetary Narrabri West…

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Moree Sewerage Scheme Officially Opened. Turning of First Sod by Hon. J. J. Cahill. Presentation by Municipal Council

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1948 · page 1

The Minister for Public Works, the Hon. J. J. Cahill, M.L.A., turned the first sod of the Moree Sewerage Scheme in Frome Street on Monday afternoon, the scheme being declared officially open. Also with the…

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Shire Moves to Combat Weed Problem

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 March 1948 · page 1

The Problem of noxious weeds was discussed at length by Namoi Shire Council at their last meeting. Notices are to be served on several landholders to cut weeds. Failure to comply with the notice, or show…

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North-west County Council

North West Champion · Monday 22 March 1948 · page 5

At the last meeting of the North West County Council, Cr. Quinn asked whether the Council intended to bolster up existing plants…

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County Council for Weeds

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 March 1948 · page 2

With the exception of Yallaro[?] Shire Council, others contacted by Namoi Shire Council with the object of forming a County…

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Moree Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 3

In regard to the Moree aerodrome, the Ministers for Civil Aviation, through Mr. W. J. Scully, M.H.R., advised Council at the…

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Reports of Officer to Council

North West Champion · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 2

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

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Question Time at Council Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 25 March 1948 · page 9

Aldermen had inquisitive minds at the meeting of the Council on Monday night, despite the fact that the hour was near midnight…

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to Know..... Aldermen Wanted

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 March 1948 · page 4

Questions at Tuesday's Council meeting: Ald. Peadon: What is the position regarding the Engineer's house?…

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Council Objects to Sawmill

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 March 1948 · page 4

On the recommendation of the Works Committee, Council has decided to object to establishment of a sawmill in Violet street, adjacent to…

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Council Takes Over School Of Arts

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 March 1948 · page 1

On the recommendation of the Mayor, Ald. A. A. Gleeson, the Municipal Council has decided to take over the School of Arts, as…

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Aldermen Wanted to Know

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 April 1948 · page 3

Questions at Tuesday's Council meeting: He had noticed a number of moths on Kurrajong trees throughout the…

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