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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

779 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 27 of 39

Maclean Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 3

Sir.--I wish to draw your attention to the erroneous nature of pari, of your report of the Maclean Municipal Council meeting, published in to-day's issue…

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Shire Council General Monthly Business

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of Dorrigo Shire Council, held at the Council Chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday last, those present were Crs. W. M…

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Shire Works Engineer's Report

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 1

The Shire Engineer, Mr. H. G. Bond, reported as follows to the Shire Council meeting last Wednesday:A Riding…

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Threat to Council

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 2

The following communication was read at the Shire Council meeting on Wednesday from Mr. J. Gerard, Coffs Harbour:—"Now that you have filled…

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Council Wants Reserve

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 2

In a letter to last meeting of the Shire Council Mr. T. A. Jordan, offered £10 for portion of special lease near Coffs Creek, facing Castle and…

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Proposed Shire Hall Public Inquiry to be Held

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 3

In regard to the proposed erection of a new hall costing £1600 at the rear of the Council Chambers, Bowraville, the Nambucca Shire Council is…

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Critical Position Is Referred to by General President of P.P.U. at District Council Meeting at Bellingen

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 8

At the quarterly meeting of the Raleigh District Council of the Primary Producer's Union, at Bellingen on the 4th inst., the State President…

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Swimming Baths To-night's Meeting Of Grafton Council Will There Be Quorum?

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 September 1937 · page 4

The business paper for the meeting of the Grafton City Council includes a motion, pursuant to notice, by Ald. G. C. Chalmers, for the rescission of the…

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No Quorum Grafton City Council Six Aldermen Attend Request for Call of Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 6

For half an Hour, in accordance with statutory requirements six aldermen of the Grafton City Council waited patiently for a quorum for…

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League Council Spanish Claim To Seat Rejected. by One Vote. Geneva

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 September 1937 · page 5

The Assembly of the League of Nations rejected by 24 to 23 the Spanish claim regarding eligibility for election to the Council, for which a two-thirds…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Meeting Grant Accepted Cost of Public Holidays

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 September 1937 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council held in the Shire Chambers, Coramba, there were in attendance Crs. W. M. Mark…

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"Alter Wording" Baths Referendum Request To Mayor by Meeting of Citizens

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 September 1937 · page 6

At a public meeting last night, attended by over 100 ratepayers and citizens, strong opposition was expressed to the wording of the…

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Grafton City Council To-night's Meeting

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 4

Notices have been issued by the Town Clerk of Grafton advising that, at the ordinary meeting of the Grafton City council convened for Monday night…

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Grafton Council Last Night's Meeting Wages of Employees Question of Increased Basic Wage

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 6

The adjourned meeting of the Grafton City Council was held last night, there being present Alds. B. C. Eggins. (Deputy Mayor), Joseph Reid, R…

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Swimming Facilities for Grafton Referendum Resolution Rescinded Grafton City Council Meeting a Comprehensive Scheme Swimming Pool and Playing Areas Committee Appointed To Investigate

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 September 1937 · page 6

The adjourned meeting of the Grafton City Council was held last night it having been convened as a call of the council, following the absence of a quorum, oh Monday night. At 7.30 p.m. there were present: Alds. B, C. Eggins (Deputy-Mayor),…

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No Quorum South Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 September 1937 · page 2

Owing to the absence of a quorum, the ordinary meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council, which should have been held last night, lapsed…

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IMPRESSIVE County Council Ceremony Memorial to Late Mr. Wilton

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 September 1937 · page 1

"Valentine Noel Wilton, Chief Engineer and Manager, 1923-1937," is the simple inscription worked into a plaque, bearing the portrait of the late…

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Junior Farmers Clarence River District Council Essay Competition and Field Day

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 September 1937 · page 6

An essay competition among junior farmers on the Clarence River for a prize of £33, donated by the North Coast Steam Navigation Company, has…

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Free Lighting Jacaranda Festival County Council Aid Northern Extensions Prospects for Rural Lines

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 29 September 1937 · page 8

At the meeting of the Clarence River Jaunty Council yesterday a letter was received from the organiser for the Grafton jacaranda festival…

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Tomki Shire Roads £39,000 Scheme

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 September 1937 · page 10

A decision to spend £39,000 on main roads works and £16,000 on concrete culvert and bridge works under the Works Department employment scheme…

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