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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

908 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 3 of 46

King Is Holding His Own Had Restful Night No Change in Condition Weather Is Now Hoke Favorable Privy Council Meeting to Set Up Council of State London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 5

The "Daily Telegraph" says that during the 36 hours to 3 a.m., the King has held his own. A bulletin issued shortly after 10 a.m. read:-- "The King had a more restful night. There is no substantial change in…

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DAVIS v. TOOTHS Appeal To Privy Council "A Shilling Damage Insufficient." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 4

Mr. Justice Halse Rogers, sitting in the Supreme Court Chambers to-day, made an order allowing B. Davis, Ltd., wine and spirits merchants, of…

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Maclean Council Matters for L.G. MINISTER Water Supply Proposal Maclean--ashby Ferry Jubilee Park Improvement

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 3

A special meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council was held on Monday might last to consider proposals for submission to Mr. Spooner,…

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Road Repairs Requests to Tomri Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 3

Requests concerning road repairs were contained in correspondence dealt with at last meeting of Tomki Shire Council. Rappville branch of the P.P.U. sought…

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At Geneva Council Meeting Adjourns Geneva

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 6

The Council fo the League of Nations meeting to-day, after paying a tribute to King George, adjourned consideration of other business till…

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Blaxland Creek Claims Conferench with County Council on Spot

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 2

A sub-committee representing the Clarence River County Council yesterday. met in conference a number of the residents of Blaxland Creek, who…

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Burned to Death Brisbane Tragedy Former Mayor Of Armidale Daughter Rescues Mother Alfred Purkiss' Terrible End. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 4

Alfred Purkiss, proprietor of "Turf Life," a sporting newspaper, was burned to death at his home at Clayfield when the premises caught…

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London Shocked by News Sad Scenes Follow King George's Death Monarch Who Thought of His People to End Fateful Meeting of the Privy Council London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 5

England in its widest sense has become a land of mourning, The majority heard the dread news of the death of his late Majesty, King George, during the night, but countless thousands were stunned when they saw the newspaper placards in the early morning. As the day wore on black…

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Shire Council General Business

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 4

At the montlily meeting of Dorrigo Shire Council, held at the Shire Chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday last those present were Crs. R. H. Vincent…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at the chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday. There were present Crs. R. H…

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Nymbotda Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council was held at the chambers. South Grafton, on the 16th inst., when there were present…

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Relief Works An ambiguous Position Shire Council Inquiries

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 4

Dorrigo Shire Councillors are in a quandary over the somewhat ambiguous position regarding unemployment relief works under…

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Dorrigo Shire Council (Continued from Another Page) Temporary Clerk

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

There were 23 applications for the position of temporary clerk, and Mr. A. Loseby, of Campsie, was appointed…

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Guyra-Dorrigo Road a Dig at Armidale Aldermen

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 4

"New England" writes as follows to the Editor Armidale "Express":—"Sir,—All those New England residents who have been enjoying their…

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The Shire Staff

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

The Dorrigo Shire office staff, what is left of it, has had a tough time lately. Since Mr. Ogden left a couple of months ago the council has been…

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Forestry and Roads Co-operation of Shire and Department Minister and Commissioner Visit Dorrigo Shire Council Local Problems Discussed

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

The Minister for Forests (Mr. R. S. Vincent) and the Commissioner for Forests (Mr. E. Swain) at the invitation of the President attended the…

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Shire By-roads Proposed £1 2,000 Loan

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

A proposal by the Dorrigo Shire Council to borrow £12,000 to do something permanent on the more important by-roads of…

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Coffs Water Supply Council's Definite Action

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

The Shire Council on Wednesday made a definite move towards the installation of the proposed water supply scheme for Coffs…

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Roads to Forests New Policy Operating Help for Shire Councils

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 3

A new policy now being put into operation by the Forestry Department is likely to be of great help, to shire councils in…

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Angry Debate At League Council Russia and Uruguay. Geneva

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 5

The greater part of to -day's public session of the League Council was occupied with the hearing of a dispute between Russia and Uruguay, arising…

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