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

Council & local affairs, 1953

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Aldermen Wanted to Known

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 March 1953 · page 3

Questions were few at Tuesday's council meeting, Aid. Ferguson, Wise, and Fowler stating they had no queries…

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Council's Loan Programme

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 March 1953 · page 6

A special meeting of the Municipal Council will be held on Monday afternoon to formulate a loan programme for…

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Painting Jobs for Council

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 March 1953 · page 6

There were quite a lot of buildings owned by council which were in need of painting, said the Clerk of Works…

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Better Signalling Devices Sought By Moree Road gaiety Council

North West Champion · Monday 30 March 1953 · page 1

The present mechanical "hand" used on large vehicles was too small and the Department of Road Transport should give consideration to using one of larger dimension, Mr. C. Imrie…

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Bread Not Up to Standard, Says Alderman

North West Champion · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 2

The quality of bread in Moree was criticised by Ald. D. Ford at a meeting of Council on Monday night…

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Special Council Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 7

Moree Council will bold a special meeting on April 12 to appoint a delegate to the North-West County Council in place of…

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Council Employee Resigns

North West Champion · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 7

Miss Joan Matthews tendered her resignation to a meeting of Moree Council on Monday night, after twelve years service with…

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Council By-election

North West Champion · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 1

A by-election to fill the vacancy on Moree Council caused by the resignation of Ald. R. L. Simpson, will be held on…

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Council "Beat the Gun"

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 12

It appeared that Narrabri aldermen "beat the gun" in their recent criticism concerning Narrabri Chamber of…

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Council to to Have Bore Tested

North West Champion · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 1

The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission will be asked to make a test of the flow of water at the bore baths. Moree Council decided on this…

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Move to Form Community Council at Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 1

A proposal which, if adopted, should make Narrabri Chamber of Commerce a powerful factor in the development of this district, was advanced for members' consideration at…

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C. of C. Wants Council to Speed Narrabri's Development Plans

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 April 1953 · page 1

Concern was expressed at the Chamber of Commerce meeting last week that aldermen of the present Municipal Council were allowing time to pass without making any…

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Gwydir C.p. Electoral Council Meeting

North West Champion · Tuesday 7 April 1953 · page 4

Very deep regret was expressed at the annual meeting of the Gwydir Electoral Council at the fact that Mr. T. J. Treloar, M.P…

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Bread Not Up to Standard, Says Alderman

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 April 1953 · page 2

The quality of bread in Moree was criticised by Ald. D. Ford at their last council meeting…

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No Nomination for Council Vacancy

North West Champion · Monday 13 April 1953 · page 1

No nominations to fill the vacancy on Moree Council had been received when they closed last week…

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Council Makes Donation

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 2

Contrary to their established policy, the Municipal Council on Tuesday night decided to make a donation towards the…

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Portrait of Queen for Shire Chambers

North West Champion · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 1

Boomi Shire Council yesterday decided to seek the co-operation of Boolooroo Shire Council and the Pastures…

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Shire To Clear Weemelah Air Strip

North West Champion · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 1

Boomi Shire Council on Wednesday decided to grade and clear the sair strip at Weemelah. Messrs. Keith Coe and R. W…

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Licences Approved by Council

North West Champion · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 2

Licences approved by Moree Council on Monday night included: Milk Vendor, H. Knox, "Pear…

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Shire to Co-operate in New State Referendum

North West Champion · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 1

A referendum on New States will be held in Boomi Shire in conjunction with the Local Government elections in December next. The Shire decided on this…

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