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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

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Ulmarra Council Ald. Gow Resigns

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 3

The Ulmarra Council met on Thursday night, there being present the following: Ald. F. Hall (Deputy-Mayor), Aldermen Dwyer, Yalden, Gow, Chevalley and…

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Grafton City Council and Rain Reports

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 8

The secretary, Grafton branch, Teachers' Federation is in receipt of the following communication from the secretary of the Grafton Chamber of Commerce:-- "It was…

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Late Nigh-- Saturday Afternoon Labor Council Want Shopping Abolished. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 5

At a meeting of the Trades and Labor Council last night it was decided to approach the State Government with a quest that the late shopping night be…

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'Wet' Judges Chicago Mayor's Attack the Prohibition Inquiry. Weshington

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 5

The Mayor, Major Dever, of Chicago, again testified before the Senate Prohibition Committee. He criticised some of the Judges, who did not believe in…

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Action Against Shire President

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 3

It is stated that legal action was initiated at Lismore last week, in which a well-known shire president will be asked to figure as defendant. The matter…

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Assistant Engineer for Tweed Shire

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 4

Whilst in committee on Thursday. Tweed Shire Council decided to appoint an assistant engineer at a salary of £400 per year. It is proposed to obtain a young…

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South Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 April 1926 · page 4

The vacancy on the South Grafton Council caused by the resignation of Dr. Muston, has been filled by the election of Mr. P. McCosker, who was an…

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Proposed New Shire

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 April 1926 · page 4

Cr. P. McMahon presided at a well- attended public meeting of ratepapers and electors at Tweed Heads to consider the advisability or otherwise of taking…

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S.G. COUNCIL The Loan Skinner Street Petition Rates Struck

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 April 1926 · page 1

A meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held at the School of Arts last night, when there were present the Mayor (Ald. C. T. Schwinghammer),…

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County Council Proposed Extensions the Line to Maclean Proposed Car for Staff Purposes

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 April 1926 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of the Clarence River County Council was held at the Council Chambers, Prince street, Grafton, yesterday morning. There were present:…

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Dorrigo Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, Coramba, on Thursday, April 15, there being present Crs. J. J. Boultwood…

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Motor Cars For Sydney Council "Scandalous Scandal" Ald. English Is Candid. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 5

Serious charges were made at the City Council last night when Alderman Courtenay, referring to a proposal that Italian motor cars should be purchased, asserted…

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Low Land General Mayor Censured

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 2

Because the 'Mayor of Petersham (Aid Keekley)) failed to receive the Governor-General when he visited that district on April 8, a vote of censure…

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Water Board Half-Yearly Report Submarine Main Question Proposed Conference with Orara Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 3

The adjourned meeting of the Grafton and South Grafton Water Board was held at the Town Hall, Grafton, on Wednesday night, when there were present the…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 5

[?] the April meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council the following Councillors were present: Crs. J. J. , Boultwood (deputy president), W. S…

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Here and There. Scarcity of Shire Engineers

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 3

What to do with your boys? Make them civil engineers! Although the Jindalee Shire has advertised in the Sydney papers for an engineer to…

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"Pull Together" Brisbane Mayor's Advice. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 May 1926 · page 7

"The rowers motto, 'Pull together,' might very well be adopted by Australians. Not only the States, but also the people should pull together better than…

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Unique Case Shire President Prosecuted by Clerk Election Irregularities Alleged. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 May 1926 · page 4

A case unique in the history of local government in New South Wales was mentioned at the Lismore court to-day…

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Grafton Council Motor Taxation New Subdivisions the Parking of Cars

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 May 1926 · page 6

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Grafton City Council was held at the Council Chambers last night. There were present: Aldermen C. A. Howard…

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Orara Shire Council Meeting Road Metal for Sale Main Roads Question

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 May 1926 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Orara shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, south Grafton yesterday morning, when there were present, the…

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