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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

1,025 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 49 of 52

Ex-m.l.a. Unqualified Apology Allegations Against Alderman. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 December 1927 · page 5

A sequel to the statement made recently at Hunters Hill Council by Alderman J. H. Gammie, that a ratepayer had accused him of accepting a bribe in regard to…

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Casino Council's Finances

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 December 1927 · page 4

A special meeting of the Casino Municipal Council was held on Saturday night to consider the financial position and to make arrangements for carrying on the…

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Kogarah's Mayor Hissed at and Abused Fish Waved in His Face. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 December 1927 · page 4

Alderman Arrowsmith, who was last night re-elected Mayor of Kogarah, said: "To be hissed at in the public street to be told I should be thrown into a…

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Council's Protest Railway Weekly Tickets. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 December 1927 · page 5

At a meeting of Cabravale Council last night, it was decided to lodge an emphatic protest against the increase in workmen's weekly fares…

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People's Verdict City Council Suspension Live Question in Country Strong Speech by Mr. Missingham. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 December 1927 · page 5

A speech by Mr. Missingham, who declared the country people were interested in the suspension of the City Council, was a feature of the debate…

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Orara Shire

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 December 1927 · page 2

The December meeting of the Orara Shire Council was held at the Shire Council Chambers, South Grafton, on Tuesday morning. There were present: Crs…

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Copmanhurst Shire Cr. Thorold Re Elected President the Financial Situation

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 December 1927 · page 6

A special meeting of the Copmanhurst Shire Council was held yesterday, prior to the commencement of the general meeting, for the purpose of fixing the…

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Collins Explains City Council Commission Cannot Accept Chairmanship. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 December 1927 · page 5

Mr. Arthur Collins, the well-known British local government authority, interviewed, stated he highly appreciated Mr. Bavin's invitation to consider the offer…

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Copmanhurst Shire Council Meeting Financial Statement Gratton-lawrence Road

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 3

The December, meeting of the Copmanhurst Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, Grafton, on Wednesday morning wjien there were present:--Crs. W. C…

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Letters to the Editor Shire Severance

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 2

Sir,—I read the leading article in your esteemed paper with interest and, well, to put it briefly, am unable to admit that it is a convincing…

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Long Sitting Legislative Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 4

In the Legislative Council, the Industrial Arbitration Bill was read a second time, by 34 votes to 27, and the Bill was taken through Committee…

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Chicago Losing Trade Mayor's Antt-british Campaign British Dominions Increased. Chicago

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 5

John McKeown, a prominent business man, stated that Mayor Thompson's anti-British campaign has cost Chicago manufacturers £300,000…

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Re-elected Nymboida Shire President Cr. L. G. Waugh's Second Term

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 7

Yesterday morning, Cr. L. G. Waugh was re-elected president of the Nymboida Shire Council, on the unanimous nomination of the councillors. The special…

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Primary Producers' Union. Ralegh District Council's Quarterly Meeting State President Present

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of delegates to the Raleigh District Council was held in the School of Arts, Urunga, on Saturday last. The general president…

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Tin Hares Bill In Council Second Reading Carried Holman Addresses Members. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 5

Mr. W. A. Holman, K.C., formerly Premier of New South Wales, addressed the Legislative Council to-day, in support of the petition…

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Butter and Cheese Increased Production Urged Dairy Council's Proposals Loans for Dairy Farmers. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 December 1927 · page 5

The question of taking further steps to increase the production of butter and cheese, was a subject discussed to-day, by a deputation from the Australian…

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Harwood Shire Council Election of President That Special Rate!

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 6

Prior to the regular meeting of the harwood Shire Council yesterday, a special meeting was held for the purpose of electing a president for the ensuing twelve…

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Nymboida Shire Council Meeting Eatonsville Punt Approach Main Roads Construction

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 10

The December meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council, was held at the Shire Chambers, South Grafton, on Thursday. There were present: Councillors L…

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Loan Council Foreign Migrants Postal Anomalies. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 7

In the House of Representatives, answering a question by Mr. Gullett (Henty), respecting a meeting of the Federal Loan Council, Mr. Bruce said the meeting would…

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Shipping Hold-up Loss to Shipowners Labor Council Condemns Strike Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 December 1927 · page 5

It has been estimated that the immediate loss to overseas and Interstate shipowners, as the result of the hold-up of shipping, was at least £300,000, of…

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