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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

1,068 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 34 of 54

Aldermen in Court Alleged Insulting Words Ulmarra Council Episode Sequel to a Petition

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 August 1934 · page 4

A verbal altercation between two aldermen of the Ulmarra Municipal Council at a meeting held at the Ulmarra Council Chamber on June 14 had a sequel at the…

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The Tick Pest 'Danger Of Overrunning N.s.w.' Allegations by Mayor of Botany "Ticks Taken From Queensland Cattle at Homebush." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 August 1934 · page 5

Allegations that ticks are frequently taken from Queensland cattle at Homebush and that there is danger of the pest overrunning New South…

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Ulmarra Literary Institute Council Appointed Trustees

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 August 1934 · page 4

A special general meeting of the members of the Ulmarra Literary Institute was held on Wednesday night, for the purpose of appointing the council of the…

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Copmanhurst Shire Electoral Roll

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 August 1934 · page 4

The council clerk of Copmanhurst Shire is anxious to remind electors that Friday is the last day for receipt of claims for inclusion of their names on the roll. One…

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Lord Mayor's Allowance £1250 for Duke's Visit. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 August 1934 · page 5

The Lord Mayor, Aid. Parker, was today granted an allowance of £1250 for entertainment of the Dulce of Gloucester, by the Finance Committee of the City…

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S. Grafton Council State Highway Programme Tree Punting on Roads "Lest We Forget" Appeal

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 August 1934 · page 6

The regular meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held last night, there being present:--The Mayor (Aid. Carl T. Schwinghammer), Aids. T…

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Meat Inspection Proposed Joint Appointment Approved by South Grafton Council Annual Revision of Charges

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 August 1934 · page 5

Without one dissentient South Grafton Municipal Council decided last night to give their approval, and to affix the seal of the council to the amended proposed…

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Resigned County Council Auditor Proposed Continuous Audit

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 August 1934 · page 3

At the meeting of the Clarence River Country Council yesterday a letter was received from the auditor, Mr. Cecil A. Houison, tendering his resignation…

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Window Lighting Charges for Current County Council Reductions

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 August 1934 · page 2

"This is a matter that has been exercising our minds a good deal," remarked the chairman of the Clarence River County Council, Cr. J…

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County Council Southern Extensions Switching on at Bowraville Blaxland's Creek Bridges

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 August 1934 · page 3

The August meeting, of. the Clarence River County Council was held yesterday morning, there being present : Crs. J. McArthur (chairman), G. W. Fitzgerald, W…

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REORGANISATION County Council Staff Matters Referred to Auditor Deposits and Loan Expenditure

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 August 1934 · page 3

Further consideration was given yesterday by the Carence River County Council to the question of the staff reorganisation, following upon the special report…

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DEFAULTERS Rural Line Guarantees County Council Discussion Final Notices to Be Served

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 August 1934 · page 2

References in the report of the chief engineer and manager, Mr. N. V. S. Wil ton, to the Waterview-Lilydale line guarantors, gave rise to some discussion at yes…

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Ulmarra Council State Highway Widening Resumption Costs £580 Refund From Dept. Town Clerk Complimented

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 August 1934 · page 7

The Ulmarra Municipal Council met on Thursday night, there toeing present the Mayor (Aid. F. Hall), in the chair, Aids. H. J. Green, P. A. Lee, T. Redmond, C…

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Rate Collector Missing Audit of Shire Council's Books Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 5

A special audit of the Mornington Shire Council's books is being conducted by Mr. J. F. Buckley, who was appointed by the Govennor-in-Council. The audit…

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Royal Visit "Time to Say Good Day" Grafton Council References

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 September 1934 · page 4

Regret was expressed at the meeting of the Grafton City Council last night that in the itinerary arranged for the forthcoming Royal visit Grafton had not been…

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'Urban Farm Land' L.g. Act Amendment Grafton Council References

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 September 1934 · page 3

Dealing with amendments to the Local Government Act contained in the Sydney Corporation (Amendment) Act, 1934, recently passed through the State…

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Grafton Council Sewerage Local Fund Fisher Park Cycle Track Boulevard Special Loan

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 September 1934 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of the Grafton City Council was held last night, there being present: The Mayor (Ald. B. C. Eggins), Alds. W. B. King, Joseph Reid…

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Change In Education System DECENTRALISATION Minister Visualises Local Control Aided by Teaching Staffs Drummond at Lismore Municipal Libraries Advocated. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 September 1934 · page 5

Speaking at conference of N.S.W. Public School Teachers' Federation and to the Lismore Rotary Club today, the Minister for Education, Mr…

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Many Dismissals Warrington Shire Council £1000 Discrepancy-- Rate Collector's Death. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 September 1934 · page 5

In a report to a special meeting or the Mornington Shire Council to-day, the special auditor appointed by the Government reported that up to' the present he…

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Joint Appointment Shire Engineer Problem Praise for Mr. M. Short Orara Council and a Nymboida Petition

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 September 1934 · page 2

"That he Department of Local Government he informed that the council is of the opinion that the employment of an engineer jointly by…

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