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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

975 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 2 of 49

Former Alderman

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 4

Though many of his Lismore friends do not know it, Mr. W. A, Orr, postal inspector, is known to Kiama residents of some years ago as Alderman Orr. The…

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Alderman Charged Alleged Offence Against L.g. Act Case From South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 2

Reference was made in the Grafton Police Court, yesterday morning, before Mr. C. G. Carr-Boyd, P.M., to a case in which Norman Clarence McLennan,…

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Censure Motion S. Grafton Council County Council Delegate Ald. McPHILLIPS Says "Won't Be Bluffed."

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 4

Aldermen of the South Grafton Council warmed up to their work in earnest last night when Ald. E. Watinan's motion came before the meeting. The exchanges…

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S. Grafton Council £150 Relief Grant Mayor Prepares Programme Aldermen and Public Hospitals

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 2

The first meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council since the advent of the New Year was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night, when there were…

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ESTIMATES Orara Shire Council Cost of Administration Pruning Knife Applied

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 2

When the estimates for the year 1931 were dealt with by the Orara Shire Council yesterday, the question of the cost of administration of local governing bodies…

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ABATTOIRS Meat Inspection Attitude of S. Grafton Butchers Orara Shire Council Discussion Cr. Fitzgerald Opens Out

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 6

Once again the question of meat inspection engaged the attention of the Orara Shire Council, at their meeting yesterday, and the proceedings…

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Orara Shire Reduced Endowment Protesting Resolution State Highways

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 6

The January meeting of the Orara Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, South Grafton, yesterday morning. There were present: Crs. H. Collett (president),…

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His Hobby--attending Council Meetings

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

Jack Hunt, for 27 years, has been attending the meetings of Enfield Council as a spectator, and during that time he has not missed more than six meetings…

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Car on Footpath? Proceedings to Be Taken South Grafton Council's Decision

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 3

A car belonging to Mr. G. w. Fitzgerald, chairman of the Clarence River County Council, which, it is alleged, was found parked in front of his residence…

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Loan Council Meeting In Melbourne Scullin Present Queensland Treasurer's Statement. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 5

Mr. Scullin presided at the meeting of the Loan Council this afternoon. Mr. Lyons was also present. Before entering the conference Mr…

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Copmanhurst Shire Meeting Postponed

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 4

Owing to the absence of Cr. Ager, who is at present in Sydney, and the illness of Crs. J. N. Short and J. R. Ensbey, the January meeting of the Copmanhurst…

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Nation's Finances Expert Committee Inquiry SIR R. Gieson Chairman Loan Council Decision. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 5

A decision that an expert committee, not necessarily political, representing each of the seven Governments of Australia, should be…

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Nymboida Shire January Meeting Triennial Endowment Grant Cr. R. Mulligan Deputy President

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 7

Councillors of the Nymboida Shire Council, owing to the prevailing heat wave conditions, discarded their coats, whilst dealing with the business of the…

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Little Done Loan Council Meeting Opposition Leaders Not Wanted Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 4

At yesterday's' meeting of the Loan Council, a proposal was made that the leaders of the Opposition parties in all of the States and the Commonwealth…

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Not a Remedy Scullin Against Inflation Of Currency 'Restoration and Stabilisation' Three Years Plan To Be Prepared Adoption of Loan Council Scheme Prime Minister Hints at Big Loan Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 5

Opening the Labor campaign for the Parkes by-election at Ashfield tonight, the Prime Minister, Mr. Scullin, declared that the remedy for overcoming Australia's present unsatisfactory financial position was not deflation of inflation, but the restoration of confidence and stabilisation…

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Casino Alderman Resigns

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 4

At a recent meeting of the Casino Council, Ald. Frost took exception to the attitude of the Town Clerk, Mr. EveryBurns, in arranging for a fixed deposit…

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Inquiry Into County Council's Proposed £30,000 Loan

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 4

Mr. O. J. Moore, District Engineer, Department of Public Works (Lismore), will hold an inquiry on January 23 into the proposal of the Clarence River…

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"Hamstrung by Loan Council" Minister's Excuse for State Government. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 5

Speaking at Deniliquin, the Minister for Labor and Industry, Mr. Ely, said the State Government had been ham strung by its association with the Loan…

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Producers' Advisory Council Successful Country Meetings Proposals Endorsed by Farmers and Business People. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 5

The secretary to the Producers' Advisory Council, Mr. C. L. A. Abbott, said to-day that 16 meetings had been held in country centres, under the auspices…

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County Council Loan Inquiry

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 4

Sir,--Would you -please publish the enclosed copy, of a letter I have sent to Mr. O. J. Moore, Public Works, Department, Lismore, and oblige?--I am, etc.,…

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