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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

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Mayor Calls Police Stormy Council Meeting Deputy Town Clerk Dismissed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 January 1935 · page 6

The Bankstown Council last night, after one of the stormiest meetings in the history of the municipality, decided, by seven votes to five, to dismiss the…

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Shire with No Rates Owing!

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 January 1935 · page 4

The shire clerk (Mr. W. J. Moxham) reported to the Upper Hunter Council last week that all rates had been paid to December 31, 1934, and no summonses…

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Town Clerk's Ambition Complimented by Aldermen

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 January 1935 · page 4

At the special meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council last night, the Town Clerk, Mr. C. J. Beresford, took the opportunity of making a personal and…

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New Valuations Graf ton City Council Official Correspondence Detailed Information

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 January 1935 · page 3

Correspondence relating to the new valuations by the Valuer-General's Department came before the Grafton City Council last night…

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ESTIMATES South Grafton Municipality Adopted with Slight Amendment No Increase in Rating

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 January 1935 · page 3

A special meeting of South Grafton Municipal Council was held last night to consider the estimates for the ensuing year There was considerable discussion…

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Meeting of Electorate Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 January 1935 · page 6

The Clarence Electorate Council will meet at Maclean to-night at 8 o'clock to endorse candidates in the United Country party interest for the electorate at…

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Passenger Buses Grafton-S. Grafton Service Question of Competition Grafton Council's Attitude

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 January 1935 · page 7

The question of competition in the Grafton-South Grafton omnibus passenger service was again under consideration at the meeting of the Grafton City…

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Grafton Council The Royal Visit Praise From Official Sources Commercial Electric Signs

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 January 1935 · page 3

The ordinary regular meeting of the Grafton City Council was held on Monday night, there being present: Alds. D. W. Macpherson (Deputy Mayor), C. H…

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Clarence River County Council Cr. G. W. Fitzgerald Elected Chairman Declaration of Policy to Be Adopted Greater County Council Movement Question of Management and Mr. Wilton S Position Reorganising the Accountancy System

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 January 1935 · page 6

After having fixed the chairman's allowance for the current year at £100, the same as last, year, the Clarence River County Council…

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Maclean Council Proposed Water Supply Catchment Area Favored the Swimming Baths

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council was held on Monday night last when there were present Alds. A. Stenhouse (Mayor), W…

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County Council Northern Extensions Proposed Rural Lines Water Division at Blaxland's. Creek

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 6

The January meeting of the Clarence River County Council was held at the head office, Prince street, Grafton, on Tuesday. here were present: Crs. G. W…

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Shire Council General Monthly Business

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of Dorrigo Shire Council, held al the Council Chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday Just, Cr. S. Hooson (president)…

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Nymboida Shire Council Monthly Meeting General Rate of 2d FOR 1935

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council was held at the Chambers, South Grafton, on the , 17th inst. There were present: Crs…

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Overdue Shire Rates

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 4

The Shire Clerk informed the council at last Wednesday's meeting that 107 summonses for overdue rates had been issued by Mr. Maclierson, the…

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Still Threepence Dorrigo Shire Rate

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 3

The estimates for the year were considered at last Wednesday's meeting of Dorrigo Shire Council and the general rate, lightning rates and…

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Research Officer to Education Council Dr. Wyndham Appointed

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 9

Hr. H. S. Wyndliam, M.A., has been appointed by the Public Service Boan. as research officer to the recently appointed Council of Education. The…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Monthly Meeting Damaged by Roads on Plateau Application for Assistance to Be Made Grants for Roads of Access and Bridges Sought General Rate Fixed at Threepence Dorrigo Street Lighting Rate Reduced to One Penny Unhealthy Position Hydro Electricity Account

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 2

The Dorrigo Shire Council had a comprehensive business sheet to deal with on Wednesday and in consequence the meeting was of…

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Casino Alderman Bogged in Drain

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 2

That he had been bogged recently in a drain two feet deep at the approach to Beith street, Railway Heights, was a complaint made by Ald. U. J. Tinkler at…

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South Grafton Council Meeting

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 4

Owing to the ordinary meeting night falling on a public holiday, the South Grafton Council's next meeting will he at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday next, instead…

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Cows on Shire Roads

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 2

"Owing to the large amount of rain having inundated the low-lying country, most of my grass has been under water, with the result that I am forced to put…

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