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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

887 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 13 of 45

Shire Sale Yards

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 2

At last meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council, on the motion of Cr. Short, it was decided to establish Shire sale yards in Dorrigo. This appears…

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Stone Quarrying Contractors Seek Increase Harwood Shire Council Meeting

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 7

The contractors, who quarry stone at Woodford quarry for the Harwood Shire Council, having applied for an increas in the price per yard for the stone, a…

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Protesting Ratepayers Unusual Action by Lismore Council. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 6

Lismore ratepayers have been protesting against the rates since they received their rate notices, and at a special meeting to-day the council decided to…

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Tenterfield Municipal Finances

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 4

Mr. H. C. Burns, administrator of the Tenterfield Municipal Council, in his report on the council's finances, said that the bank overdraft on March 16 was…

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Council's Financial Position

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 April 1929 · page 2

Because of its attenuated financial position Kearsley Council has decided fo cease all main road work in, the 1928 programme, excepting work on the Great…

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Letters to the Editor Re the Ulmarra Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 April 1929 · page 4

Sir,--In regard to the above named council, the general public should know the whole facts, if any, in regard to a certain meeting held by that body on…

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Light Treatment Medical Council Criticised "Should Have Been More Investigation." London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 April 1929 · page 5

The medical editor of the "Actinic Practitioner" criticises the Medical Research Council on their report of light treatment, which was published recently…

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Coal Crisis Hopeful Outlook Action by Newcastle Council Mr. Bruce and Mr. Bavin to Attend Conference. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, stated this afternoon that in, response to an invitation by the Prime Minister and himself, it had been agreed that…

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Letters to the Editor. Shire Sale Yards

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 2

Sir,—Under the heading "Shire Sale Yards" in last week's issue of your paper I read, "At the instance of local auctioneers." Now, Sir, I protest…

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Need for Air Ports Advice to Municipalities. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 5

Mr. Lester Brain, Brisbane, manager of Quantas, on his return from America today said the town and country authorities would do well to take un imniediately…

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Defiance of Council's by Laws

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 4

Heated argument and an invitation to about at fisticuffs followed the submission of a report by the Licensing Committee to the Coolangatta Council the…

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Letter to the Editor Re the Ulmarra Council

Daily Examiner · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 8

Sir,--On my return from Sydney my attention was drawn to a letter written by Ald. Hall, published in the "Daily Examiner" of the 2nd inst…

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Grafton Council The Punt Service Council Control Advocated the Railway Resumptions

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 7

The ordinary meeting of the Grafton City Council was held last evening. There were present: The Mayor (Ald. D. W. Macpherson), Aldermen W. H. Henson,…

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Roadside Water for Travelling Stock Orara Shire Council Discussion

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 2

On the casting vote of the president, Cr. G. W. Fitzgerald, the Orara shire Council at yesterday's meeting, decided not to entertain a proposal from the Grafton…

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About Tar Question of Grade Orara Shire Council Order

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 6

Further correspondence was read at the meeting of the Orara Shire Council yesterday, with reference to the work at the Alipou Greek bridge, on the Ulmarra…

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Orara Shire Council Meeting Broome's Head Bridge Petition for Attention to Bad Roads

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Orara Shire Council was held at the Shire Council Chambers, South Grafton, yesterday morning. There were present: The president…

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Municipal Saleyards at South Grafton Petition to Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 6

A petition signed by about 300 cattlemen business men, graziers and others was received by the South Grafton Council on Monday night, requesting the…

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Appeal for Funds Grafton Asked for Support Telegram to the Mayor

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 5

Yesterday the Mayor of Grafton, Aid. D. W. Macpherson, received the following telegram from the Chief Civic Commissioner of Sydney, who is…

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The Council's Decision Rugby Union Comment

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 7

Rugby Union enthusiasts received a severe shock when, at Monday night's meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council, the motion passed at a previous…

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Letter to the Editor Re the Ulmarra Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 3

Sir,--Upon my return from Sydney this day, my attention was drawn to a most extraodinary letter, written by the Deputy Mayor, in winch he endeavors to…

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