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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

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Nymboida Shire Council. the Shire Engineer's Report

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 7

The shire engineer (Mr. H. M. Baldock) in his report the Nymboida Shire Council on Thursday stated:-- "The Nymboida punt was slipped for…

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Here and There. How Many Aldermen?

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 4

"It strikes me," remarked a local Solomon yesterday (says last Friday Armidale "Express"), "that Armidale is being governed not by its 12…

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The Roads Grants. Distribution of Money. Position of Shire Councils. Statement by Mr. Fitzpatrick. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 5

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick) characterised as grossly inaccurate the statements that have been made in the northern…

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Telegrams Graziers Support Meat Council Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 April 1924 · page 2

The Graziers' Association Federal Council sent the following telegram to the Australian Meat Council:--"Reaffirm support of Meat Council, and urge…

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Labor Sweeps Polls. Brisbane Municipal Elections. City and Suburban Figures. Thorough Organisation. Brisbane, Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 April 1924 · page 3

The municipal elections in the metropolitan area on Saturday resulted in a big victory for Labor. In Brisbane the Labor Mayoral…

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Harwood Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 April 1924 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Council of the Shire of Harwood was held at Maclean on Friday last when there were present: Crs. Archer (president), N…

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F. AND S. ASSOCIATION. Meeting of District Council. Disposal of Produce. Mr. Gallagher's Efforts Supported

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 April 1924 · page 7

The quarterly meeting of the above was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Saturday morning last, when there were present: Messrs. G. A. Watson (in the…

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Nymboida Shire Council

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1924 · page 4

The following business of interest to the Dorrigo district was transacted at the monthly meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council, held at South Grafton…

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Water Board Meeting. Disagreement with County Council. the Nymboida Tunnel Repairs

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 April 1924 · page 3

The meeting of the Grafton and South Grafton Water Board was held on Monday afternoon at the Council Chambers. Mr. C. T. Schwinghammer occupied the…

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Nesbitt Asked to Resign by City Aldermen Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 2

Eighteen aldermen yesterday asked Mr. Nesbitt, the City Town Clerk, to resign. Mr. Nesbitt refused, however, to…

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Nymboida Shire Engineer's Report

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 5

In his report at the last meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council Mr. H. M. Baldock stated:—The gang has completed the repairs on the roads…

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Maclean Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 7

The regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Maclean was held on Monday night. Those in attendance were: The Mayor (Ald. D…

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River Crossing. Preference on the Punt. South Grafton Council Incensed. Inspector's Disclosures

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 4

Once again the vexed question of river crossing difficulties, especially in relation to the conditions prevailing on the power punt between Grafton and South…

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South Grafton Council The Police Reserve. Proposed Exchange of Land. North Coast Railway

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held last evening. There were present Ald. C. T. Schwinghammer (Mayor), J. McCoSkor,…

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Municipal Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 4

The Grafton Municipal Council will meet on Tuesday night next week instead of Monday, on account of the Easter holidays. Amongst matters to be…

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Sydneys' Town Clerk. Aldermen Ask for Resignation Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 5

Eighteen aldermen yesterday asked Mr. Nesbitt, Town Clerk, to resign Mr. Nesbitt refused, however, to take any action until he consulted the Lord Mayor,…

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A Shire's Dilemma

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 April 1924 · page 2

A peculiar situation has arisen in connection with Erina Shire Council. Following the appointment as deputy president of Cr. Chapman, three…

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Council Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 April 1924 · page 4

The Grafton City Council meets for night (Tuesday) when several important matters will be considered, including the Deputy-Mayor's notice of motion…

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Mayor and Deputy. Grafton Council Rupture . Alderman Loxton's Remarks. Warm Discussion

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 April 1924 · page 4

Considerable public interest was attached to the Grafton City Council last night in consequence of the situation that had arisen…

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Grafton City Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 April 1924 · page 1

The ordinary meeting of the Grafton City Council was held last night, there being present:--Aldermen W. T. Robinson (Mayor), C. A. Howard, R. T. Cox,…

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