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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 22 of 49

Coff's Water Supply Scheme Proposal Before Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 4

At the meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council on Wednesday, a letter was read from the Premier's Department, with reference to the application for an advance…

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Shire Rates

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 4

Dorrigo Shire Council decided on Wednesday that final notices be issued to all those who have not paid last year's rates, giving them a…

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Shire Appeals

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 2

The shire clerk, Mr. V. M. Ogden reported to the shire council on Wednesday that 73 objections to valuations were dealt with at the Dorrigo…

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IMPOUNDINGS. Shire Activities

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 1

In his report to the shire council on Wednesday Mr. C. Vost stated that, in accordance with council's instructions, straying stock had been…

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Primary Producers' Union District Council Quarterly Meeting Local Government Amalgamation Movement Larger Shire Council Areas Suggested Seed Potato Organisation the Pig and Bacon Industry

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 7

The quarterly meeting of the Clarence District Council of the Primary Producers' Union was held at the Grafton Town Hall yesterday. The president (Mr…

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Shire Valuer. Mr., A. Pryor Re-appointed

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 1

Four tenders were received by Dorrigo Shire Council under the amended schedule of duties. The lowest was that of Mr. A. Pryor, of Urunga, who…

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Council Employees. Suggestion of Rationing

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 4

Reporting on his attendance at the Shire Conference in Sydney, the President. (Cr. Kirkland) told the Dorrigo Shirre Council at the meeting on…

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Jetty Surf Sheds. Action by Council

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 3

It was reported to the shire council on Wednesday that the work done recently by the council to the public surf sheds on the Jetty Beach cost…

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P.P.U. FEES. Raleigh District Council

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 2

At the quarterly meeting of the Raleigh District Council of the P.P.U., held at Bellingen last Saturday, the secretary, Mr. G. W. Gordon, reported…

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Clothing Relief to Unemployed South Grafton Council Appeal

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 4

In conjunction with the distribution of a supply of clothing to be received from the military authorities, the South Grafton Council is soliciting the assistance…

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Cannot Pay Wages Position of Alexandria Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 5

At a meeting of the Alexandria Council last night, it was decided to dismiss all its employees with the exception of the officials. The men will be given one…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Meeting Appointment of Valuer Outstanding Rate--final Notices

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 May 1931 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at Coramba on Wednesday last, there being present: Crs. J. Kirkland(president),…

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Gesture Against Communism Adelaide Suburban Council Action. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 May 1931 · page 5

The Kensington and Norwood Municipal Council has decided to display the Union Jack above the Town Hall, as a gesture against Communism…

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Ulmarra Council Clashing Fixtures Use of Small Park Running Cf Brushgrove Ferry

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 May 1931 · page 7

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

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Alderman's Opinion of Mayor

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 4

This, says an exchange, is how Ald. McLennan, of Young, dressed down Mayor Lazzarini the other night: "It is also urged that you did not raise your hat…

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Yamba Car Service Fixed Time Table Wanted Grafton Council and Harwood Shire

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 4

Correspondence dealt with at the meeting of the Grafton City Council last night included a letter from the Harwood Shire Council requesting the council to…

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Tree Lopping Work to Be Continued Grafton Council's Decision

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 4

The question of continuing the work of tree lopping in the streets was considered by the Grafton City Council list night. and if was decided that the work…

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Levee Bank Victoria to Alice Streets Grafton Council Discussion

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 4

The report of the overseer of the Grafton City Council last night contained the following reference to the levee bank in Victoria street:--"The Railway…

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Grafton Council Work In Villiers Street Main Road Maintenance Boulevard Improvement Scheme

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Grafton City Council was held last night, there being present: The Mayor (Ald. W. T., Robinson), Alds. C. H. McKenna, Joseph…

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Aldermen in Quandary? Stanley Street Drain Maclean Council's Problem

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 6

Some weeks ago Mr. R. C. Braithwaite, engineer of Copmanhurst Shire Council, was engaged by Maclean Municipal Council to make an independent report on…

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