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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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Critical Period Advisory Council's Statement Government Expenditure Must Decrease. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 1

The Advisory Council, of which Sir Adrian Knox is chairman, has issued a statement to the effect that the policy recommended by the council in regard to…

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Sydney's Lord Mayor Ald. Jackson Takes Over. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 5

Ald. Jackson assumed the Lord Mayoralty of Sydney to-day. He said he hoped for the co-operation of his fellow aldermen who were, generally speaking, sensible…

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Still Borrowing £1,500,000 For N.S.W. Lang's Financial Policy Loan Council's Temporary Aid. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 5

The Commonwealth has assisted New South Wales finances by the issue of £1,500,000 additional Treasury bills, but it is understood that…

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Mr. Lang and the Loan Council

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 January 1931 · page 2

The fact that the Loan Council has had to come to the assistance of the Government of New South Wales by the issue of at least £ 1,500,000 worth of Treasury Bills is a dramatic fulfilment of the forecast that Mr. Lang would not find it easy to carry out his intention of withdrawing from the Loan…

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Rationing Decision of Shop Assistants' Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 6

The State Council of the Shop Assistants' Union to-night decided to support the action of the Lang. Government in prohibiting rationing in private…

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Loan Council Next Week's Meeting, Prime Minister Will Be Present. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 January 1931 · page 5

The Prime Minister will preside at the meeting of the Loan Council to-morrow week. Every State Treasurer with the exception of Mr. Lang will attend…

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Loan Council Lang Will Not Attend Meeting. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 5

The Premier and Treasurer, Mr. Lang, has decided not to attend the meeting of the Loan Council to be held in Melbourne on Tuesday next…

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ESTIMATES S. Grafton Council Anticipated Expenditure, £5100 Suggested General Rate of 7d

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 6

A special meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held last night, for the purpose of considering the estimates for the current year. The…

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Brisbane Lord Mayor's Salary Reduced

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 5

A decision to reduce the salary of the Lord Mayor (Alderman W. A. Jolly, C.M.G.) from £1000 to £750 a year was a surprise development at a special…

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Cricket Meeting of C.r. Cricket Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 3

A meeting of the Cricket Council of the C.R. Cricket Association will be held tonight (Thursday) at the Town Hall, Grafton. Matters relating to Anniversary…

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Maclean Council Rates And Estimates Brownlee's Wharf State Highway Contract

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 4

The Maclean Municipal Council met on Monday night, when there were present: Alds. W. Heffernan (Mayor, in the chair) C. D. Logan, R. J. McDonald, L…

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Lower Interest Rate on Savings Bank Deposits Producers' Advisory Council's Suggestion. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 5

In a statement issued to-night the Producers' Advisory Council advocated a reduction of one per cent. in the rate of interest on savings bank deposits, claiming…

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Dorrigo Shire's New Year Gift

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

Dorrigo Shire Council's share of the Federal unemployment grant to the State, made just before Xmas, is £250, word having been received this week…

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Turf Wicket Expert Arrives To-day Cricket Council Discussions

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

Mr. C. B. Bailey (president), presided at a meeting of the council of the Clarence River Cricket Association, at the Town Hall, Grafton, last night. Mr. D…

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Loan Council Meeting Will New South Wales Premier Attend? Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 5

Efforts are being made by members of the Loan Council to induce the New South Wales Premier (Mr. Lang) to alter his decision not to attend the meeting of the…

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'A Shock' For Harwood Shire Endowment Cut Council Faced with Problem

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Harwood Shire Council was held on Thursday, when there were present Crs. N. J. Cameron (president), J. Parsons, A. McKinnon, D…

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Yamba Road Harwood Shire Discussion Estimated Cost of Construction Time Not Opportune to Borrow

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 3

The question of raising a loan for the reconstruction of the road between Harwood ferry and Yamba, was lengthily discussed at the…

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Ulmarra Council Fortnightly Meeting Election of Deputy-mayor

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Ulmarra Council was held on Thursday night. There were present the Mayor (Ald. F. Hall), in the chair, Alds. Warner,…

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INFLATION State A.L.P. Decision Policy of No Compromise Trouble for Scullin Abolition of Loan Council Urged. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 3

The decision at a special meeting of the State A.L.P. executive decided to serve an ultimatum on Federal members representing constituencies…

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Letter to the Editor South Grafton Municipality

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 2

Sir,--Ratepayers here are apparently satisfied to put up with an increased rate and all sorts of statements. When the suggested penny in the pound was under…

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