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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

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Bourke Town Clerk Dismissed by Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 5

Although Mr. Wyalle, who inquired into the suspension of Mr. Carter, Town Clerk of Bourke, reported that the council was not justified in the extreme…

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Primary Producers Union Clarence District Council Quarterly Meeting To-day

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 3

The quarterly meeting of the District Council of the Primary Producers' Union takes place to-day at the Grafton Town Hall, commencing at 11 o'clock…

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Dorrigo Shire Council. REPORTS

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 2

At last week's meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council the following reports were presented:— Engineer's Report…

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Dorrigo Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday, 15th inst. Present Crs. A…

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Shire Engineer's Hours. Discussed by Gloucester Council

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 3

At last week's meeting of the Gloucester Shire Council Mr. W. J. Fordyce (engineer) asked council to reconsider its decision not to pay an…

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£50 BRIBE Charge Against Alderman Lease of Park Notes in Envelope. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 5

At the Central Court to-day, William James Carlton, an alderman of Glebe Council, was charged, under the Secret Commissions Prohibition Act,…

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Shire Severance. Cr. Kirkland Still Wants It

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 6

At the meeting of the Shire Council on Wednesday, 15th inst., a letter was read from the Under-Secretary, Local Government Department, similar to…

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£100 CHALLENGE Bluett v. Bruxner Stir at Conference Shire Delegates' Decisions. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 5

A stir was caused at the Shires' Conference to-day when the secretary for the Local Government and Shires' Association, Mr. A. R. Bluett, became…

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Primary Producers' Union Clarence River District Council Importations of Bacon and Pork Conservation of Fodder Question Hours of Work for Factories

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 6

The quarterly meeting of the Clarence District Council of the Primary Producers' Union was held at the Grafton Town Hall yesterday commencing at 11 a.m. and…

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Telegrams Council Valuer Assaulted and Robbed. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 4

Albert Day, valuer for the Camberwell Council, was savagely attacked while oh his way home early this morning. He was kicked into unconsciousness and £18 was…

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Shire Severance

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 4

When at the meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council, a letter was read from the Local Government Department, stating that the Minister could not see his…

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Charge of Corruption Alleged Offer of Shares to Mayor. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 4

At the Central Police Court to-day Ernest Zoukra, 33, agent, was charged with having, on or about February 15, corruptly offered to Vincent Brady, Mayor…

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S. Grafton Council Fortnightly Meeting General Business

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held last night. There were present: The Mayor (Ald. J. Flaherty), Aldermen J. Reid,…

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'Infra Dig' Letter Rejected South Grafton Council and Sunday Sport

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 4

At the meeting of the South Grafton Council last night a letter was to hand from the secretary of the Wollongong and District…

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Punt Traffic Preference to Train Buses South Grafton Council Discussion

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 4

The question of preference on the Grafton South Grafton punt, to buses conveying train passengers, occupied the attention of the South Grafton…

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Council's Funds a Tenterfield Sensation £15,000 Believed Involved Man Arrested in Sydney. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 5

Some tune ago the Minister for Local Government conducted an inquiry into the affairs of Tenterfield Council, resulting in the council being…

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The Premiers All In Canberra Conference Opens To-day Meeting of Loan Council. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 May 1929 · page 5

Delegates to the Premiers Conference, which opens to-morrow, arrived in Canberra this morning. New South Wales is represented by Mr…

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Saleyards at South Grafton Municipal Council Discussion

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 8

The saleyards question again engaged attention at the meeting of South Grafton Municipal Council on Monday night. Some time ago it was decided that the…

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'Name Him' Glebe Bribery Case Football Ground Lease Mayor Gives Evidence. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 4

Further evidence in the case in which James Garfton, alderman of Glebe, is charged under the Secret Commissions Act with having, received 150 to secure a…

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County Council Power For Factories Credit Balance on Trading Account Position Very Satisfactory

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 7

The May meeting of the Clarence County Council was held at the County Council's Chambers, Grafton, yesterday. There were present: Cr. G. W…

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