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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

851 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 31 of 43

Sunday Sport Organised Games Motion Rescinded Attitude of South Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 September 1926 · page 6

At the meeting of the South Grafton Council on Tuesday night Ald. P. McCosker moved:-- That the resolution passed by council…

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S. Grafton Council. Ferry Wharves a Letter to the Premier Agreement with Engineer

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 September 1926 · page 2

The South Grafton Council met on Tuesday night, when there were present; the Mayor (Ald. C. T. Schwinghammer), and Aldermen J. Reid, P. McCosker, C. L…

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Nymboida Shire Council Dorrigo District Matters

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 3

At last week's meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council the following, among other business, was dealt with:-…

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Shire Councillor's Sporting Challenge

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 4

Dr. Paul, and Cr. McGee, of Erina Shire--the youngest shire councillor in New South Wales--have been exchanging compliments lately. The upshot is that…

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Shire Council. The Monthly Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 18 September 1926 · page 2

Those present at the monthly meeting of Dorrigo Shire Council, held at G[?]mba on Wednesday, were Crs. T. Mulhesrn (president),…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Meeting £50,000 Works Coff's Harbor Health Week

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 September 1926 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday last there being present: Crs. Thos. Mulhearn…

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League of Nations the New Council Britain Satisfied with Personnel. Geneva

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 September 1926 · page 5

As expected group voting once more dominated Die Council election. 'The presence of Urugay as the fourth Latin American made the little entente busy…

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Whole Council Resigns

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 September 1926 · page 2

A sensation has been created in Ballina by the resignation of the whole of the Municipal Council. A dispute occurred between the Mayor and Deputy Mayor…

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SEWERAGE. Service for Grafton Discussed by the Council Referendum of Ratepayers

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 4

Once again the question of establishing a sewerage system was discussed by the Grafton City Council last night. The subject was introduced by the Mayor (Ald…

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Grafton Council New Subdivisions Use of Susan Island Ferry Service Wanted

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Grafton City Council was held at the Town Hall on Monday night. There were present: The Mayor (Ald. W. T. Robinson). Ald…

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Railway Route Deviation of Line City Council Discussion Plans to Be Asked For

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 September 1926 · page 2

When the ordinary business of the Grafton City Council had been concluded last evening, the Mayor stated that there was a letter of considerable importance,…

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Dorrigo Shire Council. (Continued from last issue)

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 22 September 1926 · page 1

In reply to a request to sllow present insura[?]under the Workers' Compeneation Act to stand [?] the end of th[?], the Main…

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"Rotten Service" Aldermen Criticise Railways

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 September 1926 · page 5

The Marrickville Council, on the motion of Alderman Horton, decided to ask the Government that before any increase in rail or tram fares was decided upon…

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Nymboida Scheme County Council Assets Question of Depreciation Report of Sub-committee

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 September 1926 · page 8

When the question of the provision against depreciation of its assets in connection with the Nymboida hydro-electric, scheme was discussed by the Clarence…

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County Council The Transport System Spare Transformer Coils Question of Loan Rate

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 September 1926 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Clarence River County Council was held yesterday morning, there being present:--Crs. G. W. Fitzgerald (chairman), D. N. Maxwell, W…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday last, there being present: Crs. Thos…

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Wild and Woolly Time Wrathful Mayor

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 6

Tweed Heads "Star" reports an unusual incident at last meeting of the Coolangatta Municipal Council. Several aldermen, it appears, had spoken…

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Ballina Council Resigns

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Bailing Council the Mayor (Ald. Barlow) was challenged to resign as a result of his being censured by a number of his…

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Sunday Tennis Kiama Council's Action Appreciated

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 September 1926 · page 3

Kiama alderman have received a "pat on the back," says the local "Independent, for the stand they took in regard to Sunday tennis. It came, from the Rev…

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Ulmarra Council Circular Letters Waste of Time

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 September 1926 · page 8

Quite a number oc circular letters dealing with various matters came before the Ulmarra Council, at its meeting on Thursday night…

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