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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

695 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 32 of 35

Dorrigo Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 November 1923 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council there were present:--Crs. Albert Johnson (president), J. Blythman, J. J. Boultwood, F. T. Bennett and A…

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A Mayor for the Workers

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 November 1923 · page 4

There was something wrong with the system by which men in banks and other such positions were given a fortnight's leave on full pay each year, while the…

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Dorrigo Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 November 1923 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council the following matters were dealt with:-- SHIRE VALUER'S REPORT…

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Murwillumbah Aldermen Surprised

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 November 1923 · page 4

Aldermen of Murwillumbah evidently do not suffer from weak hearts, otherwise the shock they received when the following letter from Mr. G. T Glennie was…

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County Council. £47,000 Reticulation Loan. Entering on Private Lands. Progress Cp Construction Work

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 November 1923 · page 2

The Clarence River County Council met on Tuesday. Those present were Crs. D. N. Maxwell (Chairman). W. M. Haselhurst (Grafton), C. T…

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Turned Down Railways. Discussion on Loan Estimates Mr. Nesbitt's Comments. Shire Council Subsidies. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 5

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly on the loan estimates, Mr. Nesbitt made reference to the Works Committee's decision in the turning down of the…

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Subscriptions for Blind Funds. Complaint Against Trades Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 5

Alfred Bradford, a blind worker at the Blind Institution's annual picnic to-day remarked. "We don't want Russian methods, buy British methods and British…

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Dorrigo Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1923 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council there were present:— Crs. Albert Johnson (president), J. Blythman, J. J. Boultwood, F. T…

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County Council Loan

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 December 1923 · page 4

It is proposed by the Clarence River County Council to borrow £47,000 as a special loan under certain sections of the Local Government Act, 1919, for the…

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Alumny Creek P.p.u. District Secretary's Salary. Complaint About Shire Road Plant

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 December 1923 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above branch was held on Monday night last. There was a good attendance, when the following business was transacted:--…

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Ordinances and County Council Mayor of Grafton Curious. Statement by County Council Chairman

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 December 1923 · page 2

At Monday night's meeting of the Grafton City Council the Mayor (Ald. W. T. Robinson) referred to the remarks of the chairman of the County…

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Grafton High School. Address by the Mayor

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 December 1923 · page 4

This afternoon at 2.30 Mr. W. T. Robinson, Mayor of Grafton, will address the school on his recent travels in America. Mr. Robinson's lecture will be made…

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New Post Office. Grafton's Requirements. Deputy-mayor Criticised

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 December 1923 · page 2

Ald. T. H. Loxton (Deputy-Mayor) was subjected to some mild criticism, at the hands of one or two aldermen at Monday night's meeting of the Grafton…

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Grafton Council. Sewerage Scheme. Hydrant Blocks

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 December 1923 · page 6

Grafton City Council met on Monday evening. Those present were Ald. W. T. Robinson (Mayor), W. Hen son, R. T. Cox, T. H. Loxton, C. A. Howard, F…

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"Out of the Hat." Orara Shire President. Cr. Mulquiney Elected

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 December 1923 · page 1

A special meeting of the Orara Shire Council was held yesterday afternoon to elect a president for 1924. Cr. Lattimore, nominated by Cr. Campbell, and…

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Noxious Weeds. Shire v. P.P. Board. an Objection Upheld

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 December 1923 · page 3

At the Kyogle Police Court on Wednesday the adjourned case of the Kyogle Shire council against the Pastures Protection Board of Casino for failing to…

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Council Employees. Increased Salary Granted. Eulogistic References

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 December 1923 · page 2

The Grafton City Council, at its meeting on Monday evening, decided to raise by £50 a year in each case the salaries of the deputy-town clerk (Mr. J. R…

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Council Steam Waggon. Adverse Aldermanic Comments. Faulty Handling Alleged

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 December 1923 · page 2

Severe comments were made by several of the aldermen of the Grafton Council, in reference to the handling by some employees of the council's steam…

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Meat Trade. Meeting of Council. Early Maturing Breeds. Publicity Campaign in England. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 December 1923 · page 5

The first annual meeting of the Australian Meat Council commenced in Sydney to-day. The chairman, Mr. J. B. Cramsie, referred to Mr. Weatherley's report on South Africa, which he said showed that that country need not be…

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Maclean Council. Election of Mayor

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 December 1923 · page 6

A special meting of the Maclean Municipal Council was held on Monday night for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the year 1924…

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