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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

782 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 34 of 40

Shire Elections

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 2

Sir,—As the Shire elections are about to take place and good roads are essential to curry on the main local industry successfully, I crave space to…

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Shire Elections

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 2

Next Saturday, December 5th, ratepayers, and tenants whose names are on the roll will be privileged to exercise their franchise at the Shire…

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Felicitations at the Council Table

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 3

At the conclusion of business at the last meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council the President (Cr. C. J. Blythman) said that as it was the last…

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Producers' Parliament P.p.u. Council Quarterly Meeting at Grafton

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 6

The quarterly meeting of the council of the Primary Producers' Union was held at Grafton on Thursday, when there were present: -- President (Mr. C…

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Ulmarra Council a Dangerous Corner Small and River Streets Proposed Resumption

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the Ulmarra Council was held on Thursday, November 19, at the Council Chambers. There were present, the Deputy Mayor (Alderman F…

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Municip'l Elections Nomination Day Grafton City Council Twenty-two Candidates

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 4

Yesterday at noon the Returning, Officer (Mr. J. W. Every-Burns) announced the nominations for the twelve vacant seats on the Grafton City Council. There was…

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The Municipal Elections

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 4

The aldermanic elections of 1925 for the different municipalities on the Clarence River promise to provide the most interesting contests that have taken place for many years in connection with local government affairs. When the nominations were announced at noon yesterday it was…

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Are There Any Parties in the Grafton City Council? Ask the Sitting Aldermen. (To the Editor.)

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 November 1925 · page 4

Sir,--It has been freely stated both at the declaration of nominations on Friday and again in Prince street on Friday night that there never was any party…

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The Municipal Elections. (To the Editor)

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 November 1925 · page 4

Sir,--With municipal election day so near, Grafton citizens' are no doubt keenly interested in the candidates who are seeking the honor of taking part in the…

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Maclean Municipal Elections

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 November 1925 · page 4

It was thought for a few days last week that the election of nine aldermen for the municipality of Maclean was not going to be as enthusiastic as was at first supposed…

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Shire Elections

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 2 December 1925 · page 2

A great deal of interest is being taken in the Shire elections which are to be held next Saturday. In our riding we have the choice of three…

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Letters to the Editor Shire Elections

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 2 December 1925 · page 3

Sir,—Having perused Mr. Beaumont's letter under heading "Shire Electious"' iu your last Saturday's issue, I would deem it a favor if you would permit Jue to make a few facts known iu your valuable columns. There is uo ques-…

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Fair Rents Bill Amendments by Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 December 1925 · page 5

The debate on the Fair Rents Bill was continued in the Legislative Council tonight. Mr. Buzacott moved 39 amendments to…

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Shire Elections and the Returning Officer. His Path of Pitfalls

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 2 December 1925 · page 4

In these days of elections the term "returning officer" is one that is continually being used without any very clear conception as to its meaning. It…

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City Council. Recommended to Buy Coal Mine. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 December 1925 · page 8

The Electricity Committee at a meeting to-day decided to recommend the City Council to call for offers of coal mines up to January 11. Experts will be…

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Municipal Elections. (To the Editor)

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 December 1925 · page 6

Sir,--There are two matters of parliament importance that I wish to bring before the ratepayers of Grafton. The first is the question of flood protection. I…

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Copmanhurst Shire Meeting Of Council Road to Whiteman Punt Lower Southgate Wharf

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 December 1925 · page 3

The last meeting of the Copmanhurst Shire Council before the triennial elections was held at the Shire Council Chambers, Grafton, yesterday morning. There…

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L.g. Elections Copmanhurst Shire Ballot

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 December 1925 · page 4

The poll in connection with the election of councillors for Copmanhurst Shire, which is being conducted by postal ballot, will close at the Shire Chambers,…

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Nymboida Council Final Meeting Valedictory Speeches

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 3

The president said as this was the last meeting of the council he wished tio congratulate Crs. Mulquiney, W. J. Mulligan and R. Mulligan upon being returned…

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New Roads Grant for Copmanhurst Council Developmental Vote

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 December 1925 · page 6

At the meeting of the Copmanhurst Shire Council yesterday a letter was received from the Main Roads Board notifying that the amount of £2000 from the…

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