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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

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Local and General New Mayor of Casino

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 4

At a special meeting of the Casino Municipal Council, Ald. P. M. Swanson was elected Mayor. Ald. Imeson, Deputy Mayor, declined nomination…

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Orara Shire Inspection of Tucabia-pillar Valley Road

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 4

On Wednesday last Cr. G. Kelly (president) and Crs. W. J. Benson and J. Campbell, with the shire engineer, Mr. A. Adams, met some 15 ratepayers interested…

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L.c.a. Society No Holidays in Shire Committee Protests to Harwood Council

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 April 1930 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Lower Clarence Agricultural Society was held at Maclean on Thursday night, when there were present Messrs. F…

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McKITTRICK PARK The Fencing Proposition South Grafton Council Discussion the Mayor and Criticism

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 4

The question of the erection of an iron fence at McKittrick Park again occupied the attention of the South Grafton Municipal Council last night…

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S. Grafton Council Street Lighting More Lamps for Skinner Street Council's Satisfactory Financial Position

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held last night, there being present: The Mayo: (Aid. J. Flaherty), Aldermen J. Reid…

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City Municipal Rate. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 4

Tho city rate of threepence halfpenny in the pound will not be altered for the financial year, 1930-31…

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"Failing Shire Councils?" the Noxious Weeds Problem

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 April 1930 · page 3

The following letter dated March 10, signed by the secretary of the Stock and Brands Branch, Sydney, was received by the Mitchell River branch of the P.P.U…

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County Council Yamba Street Lighting Booklet to Be Primed Send Copies to the Richmond, Says Cr. Mulligan

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 April 1930 · page 2

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

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In the Senate Statement by Mr, Hughes Questioned Canberra's Advisory Council. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 1

When the Senate met to-day, Senator Newlands asked the Leader of the Opposition, Senator Pearce, if he had seen a recent statement by Mr. W. M…

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Tote in Victoria Bill Passed by Council. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 4

After an all-night sitting the Victorian Legislative Council passed the Totalisator Bill by 17. votes to 10. It is understood an attempt will be…

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Bellingen Shire Special Meeting of Council

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 May 1930 · page 7

At a special meeting of Bellingen Shire Council, held on the 14th inst. a letter was read from the Main Roads Board stating that funds were available for the…

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Canberra's Advisory Council. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 May 1930 · page 6

In the Senate to-day Senator Daly speaking to Senator Pearce's motion for the disallowance of an ordinance providing for an Advisory Council in…

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Sydney Council Elections Reform Party Dissension Ended. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 May 1930 · page 5

Dissension in the ranks of the Reform party at the coming City Council elections has been ended. Fifteen candidates have been selected, three for each ward, the…

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Nymboida Shire Noxious Weeds Question Proposed Developmental Road to the Gorge Appointment of New Engineer

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

The May meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council took place at the Council Chambers, South Grafton, yesterday, when there were present Crs. W. J. Mulligan…

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Infant Mortality Research Council's Report Asphyxia Soon After Birth. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

The Medical Research Council, as a result of investigation into the deaths of 800 infants who died in the first month, has published a remarkable report…

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Reds' Win Garden, Grant and Co. City Council Labor Candidates. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 5

Mr. J. S. Garden and his supporters scored a sweeping victory when the executive of the Australian Labor Party held a special meeting to choose Labor…

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Grafton Council Railway Street Crossings Question Cf Meat Inspection Roads, Maintenance and Repairs

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the Grafton City Council was held last night, there being present: The Deputy-Mayor (Ald. B. C. Eggins), in the chair, and Aldermen W…

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Mayorless Maclean Council Propose Resigning Declare Ratepayers Lack Confidence in Them

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1930 · page 4

When the correspondence from the Local Government Department in connection with the appointment of Mayor was discussed at Maclean Council…

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Orara Council State Highway Construction Work to Commence Shortly Domestic Matters

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1930 · page 7

The May meeting of the Orara Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers. South Grafton, yesterday, when there were present Crs. G. Kelly (president), H…

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Leagues in Revolt Sydney Council Elections Selection of Labor Candidates Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1930 · page 5

The action of the A.L.P. Executive in selecting candidates for the City Council elections without first consulting the Labor Leagues has caused a revolt in the…

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