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

Council & local affairs, 1951

379 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 19

Shire Allocates Small Sum for Burr Destruction

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 2

Namoi Shire Council has decided to allocate £600 for burr destruction throughout the Shire. At the January meeting…

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New Shire President Cr. J. Burling Elected

North West Champion · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 8

Councillor J. Barling has been elected President of Boomi Shire Council. Two candidates, Cr. Burling and Cr…

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Services of Health Inspector. Application By Shire

North West Champion · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 6

At a meeting of Moree Council on Monday night, Boomi Shire Council requested the use of Council's Health Inspector for one day in each quarter…

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Damaged Trees. Council's New Policy

North West Champion · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 3

In future Moree Council will take steps to recover damages when negligence is a contributing factor to the destruction of Council property…

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Additional Taxi Licenses. Council's Request Refused

North West Champion · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 1

Moree Council's request for an additional three taxi licences has been refused for the present. On Monday night the Department…

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Representation At New State Meetings: Council's Policy

North West Champion · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 10

Moree Council will not send delegates to New State conferences or conventions until such time as the people have expressed an opinion on the matter. This decision was made on Monday…

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Council In Financial Square Dance Over Sewerage Loan

North West Champion · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 1

In trying to raise a loan for sewerage works at Moree, the Municipal Council has become involved in a financial square dance with the Commonwealth Bank and life assurance companies…

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North West County Council. Moree Supports Bingara Proposal

North West Champion · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 1

Moree Municipal Council will support a move by Bingara Shire Council that future when items of major policy are being discussed by the…

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Grant for Urban Committee. Approved by Boomi Council

North West Champion · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 8

Boomi Shire Council recently decided to make a grant of £200 to Mungindi Urban Committee. This is in addition to a grant of…

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Cr. Heywood Elected Shire President

Manilla Express · Friday 12 January 1951 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Mandowa Shire Council held on Friday, December 22, 1950, Councillor R. Heywood was elected as Shire President for the…

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Shire Seeks Increased Grant

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 January 1951 · page 2

Following the recent report that the Narrabri Municipal Council was anticipating a grant of 66 per cent of their flood relief programme…

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New Graders for Shire

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 January 1951 · page 8

Namoi Shire Council has a new speed patrol grader on order, delivery time about six weeks. In addition, they were advised a 55 h.p. grader…

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Staggered Holidays Suggested for Shire

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 January 1951 · page 2

A suggestion that the Namoi Shire Council's outdoor staff should be taken at different times throughout the year, instead of all at the one…

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£2610 Grant for Municipality

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 January 1951 · page 2

The Minister for Local Government has approved of a grant of £2,610 towards the cost of restoration of flood damage in the…

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Advance Manilla Council Tackles Big Problem

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 1

Manilla, as a Municipality, is developing fast despite the fact that there are many who, like.. the.. horse.. think there is better grass on the other side of the fence. Manilla business houses can offer goods at quality and prices…

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Boolooroo Shire Rates

North West Champion · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 1

Boolooroo Shire Council will levy a general, rate of 2d. in the £ u.c.v. for 1951…

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Boolooroo Shire's Policy On Public Gates

North West Champion · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 3

A long-range plan to have all public gates and motor by-passes brought up to the required standard by December 31, 1952, has been adopted by Boolooroo Shire Council…

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Bundy Crossing Bridge. Boolooroo Shire's Estimate Approved

North West Champion · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 9

The Department of Main Roads has approved Boolooroo Shire Council's estimate of £3,283 for the construction of a bridge over…

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Ashford Coalfield. County Council's Action

North West Champion · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 5

The North West County Council has appointed a ways and means committee consisting of Crs. D. G. Mather (M[?]lntyre), D. L. Kneipp (Ashford)…

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HYDRO-ELECTRICITY County Council Seeks Information

North West Champion · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 7

The North West County Council has decided to apply to the New South Wales and Queensland electoral authorities for information on the…

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