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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

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County Council. Engineer and Certificates Increase of Salary For Manager Supply of Power to Maclean Nymboida Celebrations

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 October 1924 · page 2

A meeting of the Clarence River County Council was held at the office of the council, Prince street, Grafton, yesterday. The chairman (Cr. D. N. Maxwell)…

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Graft Charges. Allegations Against Aldermen. Sensational Statements. Royal Commission Inquiry. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 5

The inquiry into the charges of corruption. made by William F. Cropley, the well-known boot and shoe merchant, was begun to-day before the Royal…

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Ne Temere. Nationalists and the Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 5

Mr. Lang, in the course of an interview, said the report that the Government intended to "pack" the Legislative Council to ensure the passage of the Ne…

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Orara Shire Election

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 4

The nomination for 6iie Vcbuneillor for C. Riding, Orara Shire, took place a' the shire office at noon yesterday and two candidates were nominated, Mr. George Kelly, of Swan 'Creek, and Mr…

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Electing Mayor by Popular Vote

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 4

Ald. Reid wants Manly Council to elect its Mayor in future by vote of tlui ratepayers. Moving to that effect on Tuesday, night, he said the people had…

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Ulmarra. Municipal Council's Loan Scheme

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 6

The proposed loan of £3000 for town improvements was advanced another stage yesterday when Mr. Samuel Archer, chief public works officer for the district,…

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Letter to the Editor County Council Administration

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 7

Sir,--In your report of the meeting of the County Council, iN Wednesday's issue, I notice that the salary of the engineer and manager has been…

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Mayor's Actions. Lead to Disqualification. Hurstville Council Affairs. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 3 November 1924 · page 3

In forwarding to Hurstville, C-uncil a copy of the report by Mr. Street, Inspector of Local Government Accounts, on an investigation of the council's affairs…

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Grafton City Council

Daily Examiner · Monday 3 November 1924 · page 2

The Grafton City Council meets tonight, when a number of important matters will be considered…

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Grafton City Council. Previous Meeting Incident. Ald. Beckman and the Mayor. Question of Tenders

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 2

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

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City Council Vacancy. Ald. Haselhurst Resigns

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 4

Before the Grafton City Council adjourned last evening the members were called upon to take their leave of one of their number, Ald Haselhurst,who…

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City Council Business. Unusual Interest by Ratepayers

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 4

Grafton ratepayers displayed an unusual Interest in the business of the Grafton City Council last night, and there was quite a record number present to follow the proceedings…

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Letter to the Editor County Council Administration

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 6

Sir,-- In your issue of Saturday last was surprised to read a letter signed " W. T; Robinson" (who presume, is the Mayor of Grafton), in which he criticises…

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Tomlinson Case. Overseer's Action Endorsed. City Council Discussion

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 3

At a Full meeting of the Grafton City Council held last night the action of the overseer (Mr. F. Hebbend) in dismissing, an employee named Tomlinson was…

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County Council Business Grafton's Representative, Seeks Endorsement of Action Motion Ruled Out of Order

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 5

At the Grafton City Council last night Ald. McArthur said he would like to know where he stood as the council's delegate to the County council and he…

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Orara Shire Council. Noxious Weeds Road Improvements

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 November 1924 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Orara Shire Council was held at the shire office, South Grafton, yesterday. The president (Cr. .J. Lattimore) presided, and there were…

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Letter to the Editor. County Council Administration

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 November 1924 · page 6

Sir.--I notice in your Tuesday issue a letter over the signature of "vox Populi.'' It is always u pity when those who claim to be interested in public…

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Kyogle Link. Early Commencement. the Railway Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 November 1924 · page 5

Many Matters connected with the linking up of 'Brisbane. With Kyogle by the standard gauge line, in accordance with the agreement, come to between…

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Payment of Aldermen

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 November 1924 · page 4

At the Coolangatta Municipal Council meeting on Friday, Ald. Graham moved, "That each member of the council, excepting the Mayor, be paid £11 for…

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Copmanhurst Shire. Monthly Council Meeting. Proposed County Council. Pig Pens at Copmanhurst

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 November 1924 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Copmanhurst Shire Council was held at, the shire office, Grafton, yesterday morning. Those present were: Crs. W. C. Thorord…

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