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

Council & local affairs, 1954

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Shire Roads Grant

North West Champion · Monday 15 March 1954 · page 1

The Department of Public Works last week asked Boolooroo Shire Council to submit a programme for a grant of [?]…

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Shire Works Progress

North West Champion · Monday 15 March 1954 · page 2

Most of the plant had been engaged in maintenance following last months rain, the Engineer, Mr. Chatwood, told a…

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Council Seeks House

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 March 1954 · page 3

Authority was given on Tuesday night for a sub-committee of N.M.C. to inspect residences which night…

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Council to Apply for £10,000 Baths Grant

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 March 1954 · page 2

Application has been made by Narrabri Municipal Council for a £10,000 Government grant towards the construction of the baths. Suggesting the application be made, the Mayor, Ald. Griffiths, said on Tuesday night no good purpose would be served by…

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Tribute to Former Mayor

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 8

Moree Council on Monday night placed on record its appreciation of the work done by the late Mr. A. U. Ezzy who…

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Shire Works Well in Hand

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 3

In his report to the March meeting of Namoi Shire Council, the Engineer (Mr. D. Sky) as usual, gave a comprehensive survey of the various works in hand throughout the…

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Shire's Federal Aid Totals £8500

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 2

The Namoi Shire Council proposes to spend spend £8,500 on Federal Aid works during the current year. Figures presented at the monthly meeting on…

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Shire Clerk Resigns After 31 Years Service

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 1

Mr. L. F. Kirkby yesterday resigned as Clerk of Boomi Shire Clerk after 31 years service. He first became associated with the Shire in 1923 when the…

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Three Nominations for Council Seat

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 1

Three nominations have been received to fill the vacancy on Moree Council caused by the resignation of Ald. C. D…

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Council in Quandary Over Aerodrome

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 11

The question of the maintenance and the opening or closing of Moree aero drome was discussed at a meeting of Moree Council on Monday night…

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Council Support for A.l.p. Branch

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 7

Moree Council on Monday night decided to co-operate with the local branch of the Australian Labour Party in…

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Mayor Thanks Girl Guides

Manilla Express · Friday 19 March 1954 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Municipal Council, the Mayor expressed the appreciation of Council to the…

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New Shire Clerk Appointed

North West Champion · Monday 22 March 1954 · page 1

Mr. D. R. Chapman, of Alstonville, has been appointed Clerk to Boomi Shire Council. The appointment was made…

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Correspondence. Municipal By-election

North West Champion · Monday 22 March 1954 · page 1

Sir,— I, George N. Diacopoulos, better known as George Poulos, Storekeeper of Morton St.,…

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Council Brills

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 March 1954 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night last…

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The Shire In Brief

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 11

Council accepted a tender of £40 for the sale of a block of land at the gravel pit at Narrabri West. Two tenders…

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Shire Warning On Road Damage

North West Champion · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 7

Boomi Shire Council will take drastic action against property owners who cut up roads with tractors during we weather. This decision was reached at…

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More Cable for Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 2

Namoi Valley County Council, to ensure continuity of supply of steel cable for their rural…

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No Donation by Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 1

N.V.C.G. was unable, at last meeting, to consider making a donation towards the North Coast Flood Victims…

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Gwydir Electorate Council Holds Annual Meeting at Moree

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 10

The Gwydir Electorate Council at its annual meeting in Moree was attended by 43 delegates from all parts of the electorate. Mr. Ian Allan, M.P., was…

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