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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 38 of 49

SALEYARDS Long Discussion Aldermen Disagree Abbott Street Job to Be Carried Out

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 1

The decision of the South Grafton Council to proceed with the erection of new saleyards in Abbott street, South Grafton, at a cost of £410, was…

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South Grafton Council Routine Business

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 7

A meeting of the South Grafton Council was held at the Council Chambers at Monday night, there being present the Mayor (Ald. J. Flaherty) and Alds. E…

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Copmanhurst Shire Council Meeting Old Casino Road Question Large Amount of Rates Outstanding

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 6

The October meeting of the Copmanhurst Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, Grafton, yesterday, when there were present, the president. (Cr. R. H…

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Employment Scheme Shire Engineer's Suggestion Application to Be Made for Grant

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 4

At the meeting of the Copmanhurst Shire Council, held at Grafton yesterday, the shire engineer (Mr. R. C. Braithwaite) tabled a suggestion in reference to the…

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Valuations Proposal for Reductions Angry Words at Council Meeting

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 6

At the meeting of the Copmanhurst Shire Council yesterday, Cr. Ensbey said that some time ago he had proposed to move that the valuations be reduced to…

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Against Labor State Forces United Successful Conference Central Council Formed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 5

The conference between representatives of the various anti-Labor forces in an effort to achieve unity at the next State elections, met with…

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Nymboida Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council was held on the 8th inst. at South Grafton, when all members were present…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at the chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday, when there were present Crs. J…

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Good Work. Shire Council's Appreciation

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 6

Special mention was made at the shire council meeting on Wednesday of excellent work done gratuitously at Sherwood Creek by Mr. W. Manns,…

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Shire Council. General Monthly Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 1

At the Dorrigo Shire Council monthly meeting, held at the shire chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday, those present were Crs. J. A. Kirkland…

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The Dole. Shire Council's Alternative. Expenditure in This District

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 3

Expenditure for dole payments in the Dorrigo Shire costs the Government. about £2000 per month, equal to about £24,000 per annum. If…

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INTO W.P.B. Letter to Shire Council. "Insulting," Said Councillors

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 2

Deeming it insulting and not couched in proper terms, Dorrigo Shire Council at its meeting on Wednesday consigned to the waste paper…

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Triennial Shire Election

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 2

The Shire Clerk (Mr. Ogden) at Wednesday's meeting of the council directed attention to the fact that the triennial election of councillors is…

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Shire Elections. Arrangements Made

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 6

The shire elections Are to be held on Saturday, December 6. Nomination day is November 20. Further particulars will be advertised in the…

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Shire Office Staff. Reduction Next Year. Shire Clerk States Position

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 3

No reply has been received by the shire council to its application for permission, to ration the staff in order to keep down expenditure…

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Two Unions Cut Adrift From Labor Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 5

After a long and bitter discussion the Storeman and Packers' Union decided that the Labor Council no longer served any useful purpose and decided to withdraw…

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Electricity Service Auxiliary Plant to Be Installed Council Calling Tenders

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 2

As a result of investigations made by Mr. R. E. Hollis, electrical engineer, in Sydney recently, the Dorrigo Shire Council has decided to call tenders…

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Kyogle Council Requests Voluntary Wage Cut

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 4

Kyogle Shire Council decided at its meeting on Monday to make a request to the office staff and road employees to accept a voluntary reduction in the…

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Golden Wedding Mr, and Mrs. T. Flaherty Parents of Mayor of South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 8

Several hundreds of people met in the Palais Theatre, South Lismore, on Thursday night to honor Mr. and Mrs. T. Flaherty, who were celebrating their…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Meeting Unemployment Relief Engineer Suggests Useful Jobs

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held in the Shire Chambers, Coramba, on October 14, there being present:--Cr. J. Kirkalnd…

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