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

Council & local affairs, 1951

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Gunnedah Council Wants Control of New Power Station

North West Champion · Thursday 7 June 1951 · page 8

Following the announcement that the State Electriciity Authority has asked Tamworth City Council to go ahead with a £5 millions power generating station at Gunnedah, the Council of that town has decided to…

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Aldermen Wanted To Know

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 June 1951 · page 8

Ald Fowler opened Question Time at Tuesday's Council meeting by asking if Council could secure a truck load of earthenware pipes for…

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£10,000 Housing Loan for Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 June 1951 · page 2

The Municipal Council has decided to raise a loan of £10,000 to acquire houses for their staff. Ald. Campbell, moving that the…

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Mandowa Shire Council

Manilla Express · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 1

At the monthy meeting of Mandowa Shire Council held on Wednesday last a letter was received from Mr. J. S…

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Shire President Resigns

Manilla Express · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Mandowa Shire Council on Wednesday last, Cr. F. R. Heywood resigned from the…

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Shire Engineer's Report

Manilla Express · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 1

The Shire Engineer, Mr. A. H. A. Jochimson reported to the monthly meeting of the Mandowa Shire Council on…

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Shire Works

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 June 1951 · page 3

Wet conditions over the latter half of last week have delayed projected construction activities and [?]tated…

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Council Waives Charge

North West Champion · Thursday 21 June 1951 · page 7

Moree Council on Monday night decided to waive a charge of £1,[?] against the Musical Society. The amount was used for the…

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Council's Thanks To Agronomist

North West Champion · Thursday 21 June 1951 · page 3

The District Agronomist, Mr. A. Johnson, will be thanked for his interest taken in Moree…

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Standard Charges Adopted by Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 June 1951 · page 2

The County Council has instructed their engineering staff to adopt, so far as possible, standard charges for installations and similar work, and…

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Council's Tribute to Late Mr. Chifley

North West Champion · Thursday 21 June 1951 · page 1

Moree Council on Monday night stood in silence for one minute as a mark of respect for the late Lender of the Opposition and war-time Prime Minister…

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Council Moves on Road Safety Matters

North West Champion · Thursday 21 June 1951 · page 1

Moree Council on Monday night decided to adopt suggestions by Moree branch of the Road Safety Council for the erection of a safety fence for pedestrians at the approach to the Mehi Bridge, and other measures…

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Crumbs, from the Council Table

Manilla Express · Friday 22 June 1951 · page 4

A letter was received from Mr. Max Fletcher wishing to obtain tenancy of Council's house in West Manilla, he…

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Shire Works

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 June 1951 · page 3

Among matters dealt with by the Shire Engineer, Mr. D. H. Sky, in his report to the June meeting of Namoi Shire Council…

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Shire Flood Grants

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 June 1951 · page 1

The Namoi Shire Council is to receive a further grant of £10,666 for flood restoration works. Advice to this effect has been…

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Shire Seeks Greater Efficiency

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 June 1951 · page 12

After briefly discussing a proposal to increase the Engineering staff, Namoi Shire councillors at their last meeting, appointed a…

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Country Council Development

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 June 1951 · page 1

It seemed there was a possibility in the future that there would be an alteration in the setup of the County Council…

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Council Dispute Oyer Electricity Supply to West Manilla

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 June 1951 · page 1

A complaint from a West Manilla electricity consumer regarding charges for connection of energy to his residence was discussed in open at the meeting of the Manilla Municipal Council on Tuesday last…

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Member Supports Council Requests

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 June 1951 · page 1

Replies to representations by the Member for Barwon, Mr. G. Crawford, to the Minister for Local Government, have been…

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Council Action to Combat Milk Shortage

North West Champion · Thursday 28 June 1951 · page 1

Moree Council has instructed the Health Inspector, Mr. G. Hovenden to interview milk vendors to see if a more equitable distribution can be made…

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