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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 38 of 42

L.G. Bill in Legislative Council New Franchise Proposal. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 4

During, the debate on the second reading of the Local Government Amendment Bill in the Legislative Council to-night. Sir. Joseph…

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Party Politics Not Wanted in Local Government. Mr. Bluett and Municipal Elections. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 5

Mr. A. R. Bluett, secretary of the Local Government Association, to-day expressed the view that party politics wherever introduced were a…

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Felicitations. Shire Council "Breaks Up."

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 1

Wednesday's meeting of Dorrigo Shire Council complete the triennial period. This council completed its term and the new one is to be…

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Shire Elections Speeches Wanted

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 3

"Ratepayer" writes to the Editor: Sir,—I would like to hear the views of the candidates on the Jetty road, which by the way Is a disgrace…

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After Six Years. Shire Engineer Praised

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 3

The end of the triennial period also completes six years of service to Dorrigo Shire Council by the engineer, Mr. R. H. Bartlett, whose…

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Coffs Aerodrome. Council Favors Proposed Pageant

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 1

Dorrigo Shire councillors at Wednesday's meeting favorably discussed the proposal of holding an air pageant at Coffs Harbour on December 31 to…

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Upper Orara Deviation. Another Deputation to Council

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 1

The matter of the road deviation at Upper Orara from McGuiean's to Dairjville was before the shire council again at Wednesday's meeting…

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Government Reverse Taxation Bill in Council Important Amendment. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 5

The Government met with a reverse in the Legislative Council to-night, when an important amendment was made to the Income Tax Amendment Bill…

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P.P. UNION District Council WORK Of Central Executive Swine Compensation Bill

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 3

The quarterly meeting of the Clarence "District Council of the Primary Producers' Union was held yesterday morning in the Grafton Town Hall. The president…

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Telegrams, Municipal Elections. 500 Labor Candidates. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 3

According to the secretary of the New South Wales section of the A.L.P., about 500 candidates have been endorsed officially as Labor…

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Municipal Elections Keen Contests Expected Seventeen Candidates at Grafton

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 4

Nominations, for the municipal elections on December 1 closed at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, but the names of the candidates will not be announced until noon…

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Municipal Elections Clarence River Councils Many Candidates Nominated at Grafton and Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 November 1928 · page 7

Nominations were received at noon yesterday, of candidates tor the municipal elections, which are to be held on Saturday, December 1…

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Ups and Downs South Grafton Council End of Triennial Term

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 November 1928 · page 7

When the business of the South Grafton Municipal Council had been concluded last night there was an exchange of courtesies in which the…

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S. Grafton Council School Of Arts Complaint by Late Trustees Christmas Holiday Season

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 November 1928 · page 7

The final meeting of the South Grafton Council, as at present constituted, was held last evening. There were present:-- The Mayor (Ald. D. N. Maxwell), and…

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Shire Elections Cr. Cowling at Southgate Criticisms Answered

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 November 1928 · page 7

On Thursday night, 22nd inst., Cr. Cowling addressed the ratepayers of B Riding of Copmanhurst Shire in Southgate Hall. At Cr. Cowling's request,…

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Nymboida Scheme County Council Work Exchange of Amenities Success of Operations

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 November 1928 · page 7

Confidence in the efficacy of the policy that has been pursued by the Clarence River County Council in connection with the administration…

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County Council L. G. Act Amendments Guarantor's Obligations Charges for Domestic Power

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 November 1928 · page 6

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

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Dorrigo Shire Meeting of Council Proposed Aerodrome

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday, November 21. There were present: Crs. H…

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No Choice Tax Clause Postponed Husband[?]wife Income Council Still Slaughtering Bill. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 4

With almost certain defeat facing the Government an important clause in the Taxation (Management) Bill, providing for the aggregation of…

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Municipal Election

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 4

At the request of a number of the candidates for the vacant seats on the City Council the Mayor (Ald. D. W. Macpherson) will take the chair at an open…

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