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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 18 of 45

Harwood Shire Council Meeting Minor Works Requests Await Available Funds

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 1

The following completes our report of the Harwood Shire Council meeting held on Thursday last:--CORRESPONDENCE…

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Grafton Experiment Farm Advantages of Electrical Equipment Visit of C.r. County Council Members

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 1

The advantages of the installation of electricity are fully realised at the Grafton Experiment Farm and the manager, Mr. G Marks, is anxious to demonstrate…

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Canberra Control Federal Capital Unrest Advisory Council Formed Abolition of Commission Proposed. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 4

The future control of Canberra has been exercising the mind of Parliament, the Cabinet and local residents for many months and it has been generally agreed…

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Short of Money. Bellingen Shire Council's Position

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 3

Unusual demands on this year's revenue for flood repairs has left the Bellingen Shire Council very short of money. It was reported at the…

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Valuer-general's Services Bellingen Shire's Account

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 3

At last meeting of Bellingen Shire Council an account from the Valuer-General was submitted for fees for making the valuations. It amounted…

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Coal Dispute Big Conference Urged Newcastle Mayor's Telegram. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 6

The Mayor, Ald. Wheeler, had a conference with mining union officials to-day and was authorised to send a telegram to the Acting Premier urging him without…

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Mail Delivery. Council Considers Complaint

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 2

The clerk (Mr. Witt) reported to Bellingen Shire Council last week that on Thursday, May 2, the council's auditor, Mr. Paine, posted from…

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Canterbury Council Inquiry. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 6

The inquiry into the affairs of the Canterbury Council was continued to-day. It is the seventh day of the hearing, but public interest is still undiminished…

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S. Grafton Council The Punt Service Cut Engineer's Engagement Lighting of McKITTRICK PARK

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held last evening. There were present: The Mayor (Ald. J. Flaherty), and Alds. Carl…

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'This Old Bogey' Sunday Sport S. Grafton Council Discussion South Grafton Mayor's Rejoinder

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 3

Towards the close Of the meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council, at a late hour on Monday night, Ald. T. Agst asked a number of questions…

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COAL Another Conference Request to Bruce Newcastle Mayor's Suggestion Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 5

Cabinet to-day decided to communicate with the Prime Minister, on the lines suggested by the Mayor of Newcastle, Ald. Wheeler, with the…

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"Outside Influences" Canterbury Council Inquiry. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 4

When the inquiry into the affairs of the Canterbury Council was continued to- day, Eric Stephenson, ex- Labor Mayer, giving evidence on behalf of the…

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In Tears Suspended Town Clerk Canterbury Council Inquiry. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 5

When the inquiry concerning the suspension of James Sutton Town Clerk at Canterbury, was resumed to-day,Mr. Ham[?]d K.C., said the Canterbury…

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Rural Lands in Municipalities

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 4

On the motion of Messrs. Frith and Crewther the Richmond River District Council of the P.P.U., decided to ask the Central Executive to interview the…

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Shire Council. General Monthly Business

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council, held at the shire chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday, all the councillors were…

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Jetty Drain. Matter Again Before Shire Council

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 1

In a communication to last meeting of the shire council regarding the proposed drain at the Jetty to carry storm water into the sea, the…

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Upper Orara Roads. Matters Before Shire Council

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 4

Dairyville P. and C. Association wrote to last meeting of the shire council suggesting that W. Ide he compensated for putting a log back…

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Shire Rates

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 2

In a report to last meeting of Dorrigo Shire Council the clerk stated that the rate notices had been issued over a month, but rates were…

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Shire Severance

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 6

At the shire council meeting on Wednesday Cr. Kirkland expressed regret that the agitation for a separate shire on Dorrigo plateau had…

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Eastern Dorrigo Roads. Shire Engineer's Suggestions

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 3

As the result of an inspection made by the shire engineer of the roads in D riding, Eastern Dorrigo, Mr. Bartlett reported to last meeting of…

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