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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

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Maclean Council. Electric Lighting. Nymboida Proposal Considered. Agreement Referred to Consulting Engineer

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 October 1924 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Maclean was held on Monday night, when there were present: Ald. W. D. Robertson (deputy, in the…

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MOSUL Anglo-Tarkish Dispute Referred to League Council Colonial Secretary's Statement. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 October 1924 · page 5

The Turkish protest to the League of Nations is regarded in London official circles as a subtle attempt further to complicate the proceedings and justify…

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Kyogle-brisbane Line Support in Legislative Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 October 1924 · page 5

In the Legislative Council to-night, the Grafton-Kyogle-Brisbane Railway Agreement Bill was read a second time and taken through committee. Members…

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Transfer of Leases Commission to Investigate. City Council to Foot Bill. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 October 1924 · page 5

The Attorney-General explained to-day that the terms of the Royal Commission to be issued to Mr. Lamb, K.C., to investigate the allegations made by Mr…

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Bellingen Shire Report

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 18 October 1924 · page 2

The Bellingen Shire Council has received, since its publication, many congratulatory letters regarding the comprehensive report which it…

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Ulmarra Council

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 October 1924 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Ulmarra Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday evening. There were present the Mayor (Alderman G. W…

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Nymboida Works. The Hydro-Electric Scheme. Inspection by County Council and Water Board

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 October 1924 · page 4

In view of the fact that it was anticipated that the tunnel entrance would be closed at an early date, the members of the Clarence River County Council…

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Grafton City Council Suspension of an Employee Alderman Leaves the Chamber. an Extraordinary Case

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 October 1924 · page 4

Last night, at the meeting of the Grafton City Council, the Mayor, Ald. W. T. Robinson, said that he had received, a letter from W. Tomlinson,…

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Grafton City Council. Question Oe Flood Protection

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 October 1924 · page 3

The Grafton City Council met at the Town Hall last night. There were present the Mayor (Ald. W. T. Robinson), and Aldermen J. McArthur, W. H…

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Orara Shire Council. Election of President

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 October 1924 · page 2

At a meeting of the Orara Shire Council, held at the shire office, South Grafton, yesterday, Cr. J. Lattimore was elected president for the…

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Sydney City Council. Lord Mayor and Reform Party. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 October 1924 · page 6

The Lord Mayor of Sydney declares that he was driven out if the Reform party; he did not desert it…

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Sydney Aldermen. at Sixes and Sevens. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 October 1924 · page 5

At a meeting, of the Works' Committee of the City Council, Ald. Charlton made a bitter attack on Ald. Arthur McElhone, whom he accused of wrongly attacking…

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A Wild Time. Dubbo Council Meeting. Police Galled In. Dubbo

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 October 1924 · page 5

There was a wild time at the Dubbo Council meeting last night, when the Works Department Engineer was called upon to explain more fully proposed…

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City Council. Charges of Graft. Terms of Royal Commission. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 October 1924 · page 5

At a special meeting of the State Executive Council, the terms of the commission issued to Mr. S. E. Lamb, K.C., to inquire into charges regarding…

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Shire Valuations. New Bill Drafted. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 5

A Bill to make it optional whether the Shires accept the valuations of the Valuer General's Department, or secure themselves the services of other valuers, has…

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State Parliament. the Verge Estate. City Council Inquiry. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 5

In reply to Mr. Connell, the Attorney General stated in the "Legislative Assembly in regard to the bequest of the late G. Verge, of £127,000 for the benefit of…

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Expulsion of Greeks. Referred to League Council. Geneva

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 October 1924 · page 5

Greece has applied for a League of Nations Council meeting at Brussels next week to consider the expulsions of Greeks from Constantinople, which is feared…

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A Municipal Farm

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 October 1924 · page 2

The City of Glasgow is always quoted as a model of civic administration. For the year ended May 31 last the amount received from rates and sales of…

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South Grafton Council Jackadgery Conference. Noxious Weeds Street Obstructions

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 October 1924 · page 4

There were present at the fortnightly meeting of the South Grafton Council last night the Mayor (Aid. C. T. Schwinghammer), Aids. S. A. Jones, J…

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Vacancy in Orara Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 October 1924 · page 4

The election to fill the vacancy in the Orara Shire Council, caused by the death of Cr. J. T. Mulquincy, has been fixed, and the nomination, day has been declared…

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