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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 6 of 45

Council's Contract Allegations by Aldermen Approached by Man. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 4

At a meeting of the Enfield Council last night, Ald. Lloyd declared that before a tender was accepted for a supply of cement to the municipality, aldermen had been…

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Council Tenders Clerk Hands in Resigbnation Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 4

At a meeting of Bankstown Council last night, the Town Clerk, Mr. Miller, tendered his resignation, which was accepted. It was decided to allow him all gratuities…

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Macle Sanitation the Garbage Service Council Decides to Discontinue

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 3

At a meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council on Monday night, a motion was carried that the garbage system be discontinued…

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COPMANHURST Council Meeting Hookworm Campaign Cr. Amos Comdemns "Go-getters."

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 2

The February meeting of the Copmanhurst Shire Council was held at the shire Council Chambers, Victoria street, Grafton, yesterday morning. There were…

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Nymboida Shire Council Meeting Purchase of Plant Rebuilding of Blaxland's Creek Bridge

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6

The February meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council took place at South Grafton yesterday, when there were present: Cr. W. J. Mulligan (president), and Crs. W…

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Shire Ouster. Cr. C. S. Wilson Resigns

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 2

It is reported authoritatively, says the "Courier," that Cr. C. S. Wilson tendered his resignation as a councillor of the Bellingen Shire on…

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High Council Meeting on Tuesday General's Message to Salvationists. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 5

The High Counsel meets on Tuesday to hear counsel on behalf of General Booth, whose legal advisers at present know nothing about the story that General…

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Noxious Weeds a Serious Problem Co-operation of Shires and Municipalities Sought

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 2

The necessity for strongly urging adjoining shires and municipalities to make serious efforts to eradicate noxious weeds on their borders and…

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Disputed Municipal Election

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 4

Considerable interest was aroused at Tenterfield on Saturday, when it was learned that a notice of ouster had been issued against the aldermen of the…

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Murwillumbah Honors Late Aldermen

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 February 1929 · page 4

Murwillumbah Municipal Council has resolved to honor the memories of the late Aldermen J. A. Jay (ex-Mayor) and J. M. Holston, both of whom died in tragic…

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Shire By-election

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 3

Cr. C. S. Wilson's resignation, submitted in view of the ouster proceedings taken by Mr. A. Pryor, was accepted at a special meeting of…

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Tomki Shire Inspector

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 4

Applications received for nox[?]ous weeds inspector for the Tomki Shire in place of Mr. T. C. Morrow, who resigned to take up duties as health…

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Horsewhipped Woman Attacks Alderman Police Intervened. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 5

It was reported at Cabramatta on Saturday afternoon that a woman horsewhipped an alderman of the local council, who was only saved from serious…

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Ulmarra Council Fortnightly Meeting Tenders Accepted

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 3

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

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South Grafton Council Inspector Resigns Engagement of Engineer

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 7

The meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers last night when there, were present: The Mayor (Ald. P. McCosker),…

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S. Grafton Council Mr. Flaherty's Smile Irritates the Mayor a Matter of Drainage

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 6

At the meeting of the South Grafton Council, held on Monday night, the Mayor (Ald. P. McCosker) presiding, the following business was transacted: --…

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The Miners Notice Of Dismissal Nothing Official Yet Council's Advice to Men. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 5

It was reported in Sydney this afternoon that even if all the miners do not receive notice on Friday, at least portion of. them will receive 14…

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Nymboida Shire Plateau Matters

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 3

At the February meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council, held at South Grafton, a letter was received from Mr. J. McMullen drawing attention to…

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Primary Producers' Union. Raleigh District Council Meets

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 6

The quarterly meeting of the Raleigh District Council of the P.P.U. was held at Urunga on 2nd inst. Delegates from all branches were present,…

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MOONEM Gundurimba Shire Safeguarding Clause Power From Jackadgery If Cheaper. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

Gundurimba Shire Council held a special meeting to-day to consider the granting of an electrical supply franchise to the Moonem Development and…

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