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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 47 of 49

New Mayor Grafton City Council Ald. B, C, Eggins Elected Exchange of Courtesies

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 4

Ald. B C. Eggins was elected Mayor of Grafton at a special meeting of the new council called for the purpose last night. Th[?]e present were: Alds. A. M. Blow, C…

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Re-elected Harwood Shire President

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 4

At a special meeting of the Harwood Shire Council held on Thursday afternoon the president's allowance was fixed at £50…

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Dorrigo Shire Election Four New Councillors Small Poll in F Riding

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 2

The election in F riding of the Dorrigo Shire last Saturday did not arouse much enthusiasm, as was evidenced by the figures, which, we…

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Serious Clash Regarded As Inevitable League Council Resolution Chinese Students' Violent Demonstrations. Tokio

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 5

Extensive eastward movements of Chinese troops from Chinehow are reported. They are already within 25 miles of Mukden, and it is feared that a serious…

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Best Possible For Primary Producers Advisory Council's Resolution Attack on Banks Unjustified Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 5

At a meeting of the Producers' Advisory Council to-day, the following resolution was carried unanimously:-- "The Producers' Advisory Council,…

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Tomki Shire Council. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 December 1931 · page 4

At a special meeting of the TomKi Shire Council to-day Cr. W. Sullivan was re-elected president. Regret was expressed at the defeat of…

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Harwood Shire Council Meeting New Councillor Welcomed General Business

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 December 1931 · page 3

The first meeting of the newly elected Harwood Shire Council was held on Thursday, when there were present: Crs. N. J: Cameron (retiring president), D…

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Harwood Shire Council Special Meeting Cr. N. J. Cameron Re-elected President

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 December 1931 · page 6

As already briefly reported a special meeting of the Harwood Shire Council was held on Thursday afternoon to fix the president's allowance, elect a president and…

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Ulmarra Council Mayoral Meeting Ald. Hall Re-elected

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 December 1931 · page 6

At a special meeting of the Ulmarra Municipal Council on Thursday night, Ald. F. Hall was re-elected as -Mayor. There were present: Alds. R. Hall, H. J…

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Yamba Beach Life Saver During Holidays Request for Subsidy Refused by Shire

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 December 1931 · page 4

At the meeting of the Harwood Shire Council on Thursday, a communication was read from Mr. S. J .Eades. secretary of the Yamba Surf Life Saving Club,…

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S. Grafton Council New Aldermen Welcomed Unemployed Relief Work the Band Instruments

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 7

The first ordinary meeting of the newly elected South Grafton Municipal Council was held last night. There were present: The Mayor (Ald. J. Flaherty), Alds. T…

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Ten Times President Ald. E. J. Eggins Elected Mayor of Lismore. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 4

For the 10th successive term, Cr. D. A. Robins, of Alstonville, was re-elected president of the Tintenbar Shire Council, at a special meeting to-day…

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Estimates South Grafton Council Proposed Expenditure £6833

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 4

At the meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council last night the estimates for the ensuing year were presented by the Town Clerk…

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Clarence Bridge The Lighting Arrangements S. Grafton Council Discussion Question of the Mayoralty

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 4

The question of the lighting of the Clarence River Bridge was again under discussion at the meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council last night…

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Quarter Century Shire Clerk Retires MR. W. J. Hawthorne's Resignation Accepted by Orara Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 December 1931 · page 4

When the new order of things in the shape of local government was brought into vogue 25 years ago, Mr. W. J. Hawthorne was appointed clerk to the…

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Orara Shire First Meeting Of New Council Cr. Collett Deputy-president Cr. Campbell to County Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 December 1931 · page 3

There was a full attendance of councillors at the first monthly meeting of Oram Shire Council yesterday, with the newly-elected president (Cr. G. W…

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AMALGAMATION District L.G. Bodies Suggestion by P.P. Union Discussed at Orara Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 December 1931 · page 4

At the meeting of Orara Shire Council yesterday, a communication was read from the Clarence District Council of the P.P.U., suggesting the amalgamation of…

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Ulmarra Council Fortnightly Meeting

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 December 1931 · page 8

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

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Grafton Council County Council Delegate ALD. J. Mcarthur Re-elected Plane Tree Avenue

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 December 1931 · page 2

The first ordinary meeting of the Grafton City Council after the recent triennial elections was held last night. There were present: The 1Mayor (Ald. B…

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Extending Nymboida Electricity for Woodburn Shire Conference at Coraki

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 December 1931 · page 4

Yesterday the engineer and manager of the Clarence County Council (Mr. N. V. S. Wilton), accompanied by Ald. James M. Arthur (deputy chairman) met members…

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