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

Council & local affairs, 1949

227 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 12

Complaint Against Town Clerk by Ald. Humphreys. Not Conducive to Harmony and Efficiency"—(Alderman Simpson). "Frivolous"—(Alderman Mellor)

North West Champion · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 1

The complaint lodged by Alderman Humphreys against the Town Clerk, Mr. M. Boland, previously referred to in our issue of 10th instant was…

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Council's Borrowing Limits

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 11

Alteration of the present borrowing limits of councils is a matter for the concerted action of the Local Government and Shires Associations…

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Town Clerk's Report to Council

North West Champion · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 11

The Town Clerk (Mr. M. Boland) submitted his report to Monday night's meeting of the Moree Municipal Council as follows:—…

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Council Re-submits Loan Programme

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 8

The highest priority in the Narrabri Municipal Council's loan programme has been given to the baths proposal…

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Report of Council's Electrical Engineer. Power House Plant

North West Champion · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 9

Gave details of maintenance carried out on engines and compressors. Adopted on the motion of Aldermen Sadlier and Simpson…

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Questions Without Notice and General Business. Brought Before Council at Monday's Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 9

Alderman Humphreys drew attention to the dusty state of the road detour across the Mehi River. The footpath in front of Wilson…

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Mr. Scully Refutes Rumor of Likelihood of Wool Store Being Removed from Moree. "No Foundation Whatever" He Says in Reply to Letter of Concern From Boolooroo Shire Council. Lack of Support by Woolgrowers Cited by Member As Reason Store Not Being Used for Original Purpose

North West Champion · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 2

The Hon. W. J. Scully, M.H.R., in reply to a letter from the Boolooroo Shire Council concerning the veracity of talk that the Wool Appraisement Buildings in Moree were likely to be removed elsewhere, stated that…

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Aldermen Wanted to Know

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 March 1949 · page 2

Questions at Tuesday's council meeting included: Ald. Delaney: It does not look as if we will get our truck before the…

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Council Buys Truck

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 March 1949 · page 8

The Municipal Council has purchased a second-hand motor truck, to replace the old vehicle formerly used by the works staff. Cost of the truck…

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First Library Business for Council

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 March 1949 · page 4

First routine business associated with the recently acquired School of Arts, came before aldermen last Tuesday night. This was advice to…

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Council Unable to Quote for Electricity Job

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 March 1949 · page 2

They were unable—owing to staff shortage—to quote for installation of lights at Wee Waa tennis courts, and suggested that a private contractor…

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Gwyimr A.l.p. Council Favours Secret Ballots

North West Champion · Monday 28 March 1949 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Gwydir Electoral Council of the Australian Labour Party at Moree on Sunday, 20th March, a…

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£25,000 Loan for Shire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 1

Namoi Shire's £25,000 loan for electricity extensions in rural areas will probably be through the formalities in about a month…

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Educational Committee Expresses Concern at Delay of Building. Mayor Signs Petition to Local Member. Correspondence at Council Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman W. F. Heinrich) was authorised by Council on Monday night to sign a petition submitted by the committee of the War Memorial Educational Centre, expressing concern and anxiety at the…

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Reports Received at Council Meeting. Town Clerk

North West Champion · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 6

Mr. M. Boland (Town Clerk) reported on a circular letter from the Local Government Association, requesting that Council endorse the…

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Civic Ball to Be Held in August. Council Will Invite Governor General

North West Champion · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 1

At the suggestion of the Mayor (Alderman W. F. Heinrich), the Moree Municipal Council has decided to hold a Civic Ball in…

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Council Will Improve Facilities at Football Oval. Deputation From Coursing Club and Football League

North West Champion · Thursday 7 April 1949 · page 5

Mr. E. H. Taylor, representing the Moree Greyhound Race Club, and Mr. J. Mahaffey (President of the Moree Rugby Football…

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Aldermen Farewell Mayor

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 April 1949 · page 4

At the conclusion of Tuesday nights meeting of the Municipal Council, the Mayor, Ald. A. A. Gleeson, was the recipient of a…

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Boolooroo Shire Council Meeting

North West Champion · Monday 11 April 1949 · page 2

Councillors present at the April meeting of the Boolooroo Shire Council were A. Jones (President), W. G. Howieson, A. T…

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Aldermen Wanted to Know

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 April 1949 · page 7

Questions at Tuesday's Council meeting: Ald. Weakley: The President of the P. P. Board drew my attention to…

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