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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

829 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 21 of 42

Council Pleased

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 2

A change from the ordinary run of complaints came to the shire council at Wednesday's meeting, when a letter was received from ratepayers…

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Ulmarra Council Local Government Franchise

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 2

Municipal and shire councils are being circularised with a letter signed by Sir Thomas Henley, asking them to approve of a request to the Government, that the…

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Telegram to South Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 4

At the meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council last night an urgent telegram was received from Mr. A. J. Pollack, M.L.A., stating that the…

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Guyra-Dorrige Railway. Discussion in Legislative Council. (Continued from last issue)

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 1

The Hon. Sir Allen Taylor: When speaking on the estimates recently. I indicated that in the event of the Dorrigo-Guyra proposal being…

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Ulmarra Council Main Road Widening Increased Contribution by Main Roads Board

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Ulmarra Municipal Council was held on Thursday night, there being present the following: Ald. G. W. Fitzgerald (Mayor), Aldermen…

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Deported From Samoa Ex-resident to Appeal to Privy Council Geneva

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 5

It is learned that Mr. O. F. Nelson is making an effort to obtain his reinstatement in Samoa. He has instructed his London lawyers to begin an appeal to…

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S. Y. Maling Dismissed From Council Payment of £10,600 Demanded. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 5

Ignoring his resignation, dated June 1, the Civic Commissioners today dismissed S. Y. Maling from the position of deputy-general manager…

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More Serious Charges Sydney Council Administration Keep Judge Busy for Six Months Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 5

Mr. H. E. Morton, formerly city engineer of Melbourne, states that it is certain there will be other inquiries into the administration of the late Sydney…

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Special Rate To Recoup Losses South Grafton Council Considers Financial Situation the Outstanding Rates

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 4

The position of the finances was under consideration at the meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council last night…

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Shire President Bogged

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 4

Residents along the Deepwater tenmile road got a bit of their own [?] on Thursday, when the shire car, with President Fallow, Crs. Potter and Fraser…

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Maclean Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council was held at the Cham bers on Monday evening, there being present: Alds. E. G. Grainger (Mayor), A…

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Maclean Council Sale Of Electric Plant County Council to Take Over a Twenty-five Years' Franchise

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 2

At the meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council on Monday night, the Mayor was authorised to sign draft agreements between his council and…

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Abattoirs for Lismore Council Endorses Proposal. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 5

Lismore Council has endorsed the North Coast branch of Master Builders' Association's proposal to erect and staff and maintain abattoirs in the town…

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Country Party Cowper Electorate Council Visit of Dr. Earle Page

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 5

A meeting to form the Cowper Electorate Council of the Country party will be held at the New State [?] on Friday next at 2.30 p.m. If had been intended…

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S. Grafton Council Racecourse Traffic Condition of Town Hall Improvements Necessary

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 8

South Grafton Municipal Council met on Monday night, there being present: Aldermen D. N. Maxwell (Mayor), J. Reid, P. McCosker, C. L. Hawthorne, W…

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Bounty Council Maclean Agreement Progress of Rural Lines New Schedule of Charges

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 7

Despite the rain and excessive wind, the Clarence River County Council managed to muster a quorum at its meeting held at the County Council Chamber,…

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No Special Rate South Grafton Council the Financial Position Monday Night's Discussion

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 2

Owing to a misconception regarding the effect of the casting vote of the M[?] of South Grafton in respect of proposal that a special rate…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Meeting Sherwood Creek-glenreagh Road Deputation to Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday, June 20, there being present: Crs. H. T. Short…

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SEVERE Graft Inquiry Counsel Lambert Attacked "Appointed Himself Lord Mayor." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 5

The political graft inquiry was conti[?]ed to-day. Mr. Hall, who is appearing for Lambert and Cann, said it was inconceivable that…

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County Council Rural Line Costs and Charges

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 4

Cr. G. W. Fitzgorald, chairman of the Clarence River County Council, writes:-- "Your report of the last meeting of the Clarence River County Council credits…

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