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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

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Maclean Council for Street Reconstruction Minister to Be Interviewed

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 September 1937 · page 7

Following the presentation of a minute by the Mayor, at the meeting of the Maclean Council on Monday night last, for the reconstruction of Grafton…

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Council's Powers Over Greyhounds Lismore Council Discussion

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 8

The Mayor (Ald. S. J. Hosie) at a meeting of the Lismore Municipal Council said he had been told that a family which lived in a small house in…

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Potato Growers' Council Reply to Crookwell Agitation Existing Position Explained

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 2

Following recent meeting of Potato Growers' held at Crookwell which suggested the establishment of a Potato Growers' organisation on a…

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Marvellous Escape By Lismore Electrician 33,000 Volts Through Body Accident on County Council Line. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 October 1937 · page 7

To have been rendered unconscious by a force of 33,000 volts of electricity and still to have lived was the remarkable experience of Robert Selby…

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POTATOES Industrial Review Address to Growers' Council

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 October 1937 · page 7

At a recent meeting of the Potato Growers' Council in Sydney the Director of Agriculture, Mr. A. H. McDonald. presented a verbal report on the…

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Shire Elections

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 October 1937 · page 4

The shire and municipal elections take place early in December, and it is understood that there will be contests in both "A" and "B" Ridings in the…

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The Mansion House London's Mayoral Residence Its Kitchen Range Ox Could Be Roasted Whole. Lord Mayor's Judicial Functions

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 October 1937 · page 1

The City of London has a high conception of the dignity of its chief officer and has provided him with a noble residence, but he has to pay for his…

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Unpaid Rates Oram Shire Notices Letter From Mr. Henry, M.L.A. Straying Stock Nuisance

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 October 1937 · page 7

In a strongly worded letter to the Orara Shire Council, Mr. A. S. Henry, M.L.A., took exception to the nature of the rate notices issued to the…

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Patrol Road Grader City Council's New Machine

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 4

An illustration of the latest type of road making machinery is provided by the patrol grader recently purchased by the Grafton City Council, which…

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No Restoration Lismore Memorial The Mayor Hastens Home to Frustrate Snap Vote Lismore

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 5

Willi all of the Mayor's supporters present, Lismore Municipal Council by a majority vote, to-night, decided not to shift the South African War…

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£3460 OVERDUE Nymboida Shire Rates Alleged Removal of Timber Road to Mr. S. Ellis' Property

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 1

The Nymboida Shire Council yesterday discussed the matter of outstanding fates, the clerk (Mr. J. T. Tully) pointing out iii his report that…

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IMPROVEMENTS Maclean Municipality Proposed Grant and Loan Interview with Minister

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 1

On Friday last Aid. E. D. Munro (Mayor of Maclean) and Aid. G. W. Austen interviewed Mr. Spooner (Minister for Works arid Local Government)…

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Harwood Shire Angowrie Road Mines Dept. Asked for Grant Shoal Creek Bridge

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 October 1937 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Harwood Shire Council, was held on Thursday last when there were present Crs. D. K. Beckman (president), A…

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"COURTEOUS" Mr. Spooner At Maclean Mayor Replies to Criticism

Daily Examiner · Monday 11 October 1937 · page 4

The Mayor of Maclean, when submitting his report following an interview with the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner), said he was…

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Maclean Council Street Reconstruction PROPOSED £1500 Loan Application for £1500 GRANT

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council on Saturday morning last, the Mayor (Ald.) K. D. Munro), presiding, it was…

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New Council Chambers for Kyogle

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 October 1937 · page 4

The foundation stone of Kyogle Shire Council's new £5000 chambers being erected in Stratheden street, was placed in position by the president…

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Japan Prepares for Peace Lenient Terms? Army Will Bury Feuds Advisory Council Formed Konoye's Work Bears Fruit London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 October 1937 · page 5

The beginning of Japanese preparations for peace are apparent in the formation of a new State Advisory Council, approved by the Cabinet,…

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Strong Exception By Copmanhurst Shire to Charge of Discourtesy Remarks at Nymboida Shire Council Meeting

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 October 1937 · page 1

"This council was accused of discourtesy. I would like to make it clear that we cannot be accused of that without the strongest exception…

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Nymboida Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, South Grafton last Thursday. There were…

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Harwood Shire Cr. A. McKINNON RETIRING

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 2

Cr. A. McKinnon, of Harwood Shire Council, will not seek re-election. Cr. McKinnon had expressed this intention early in the year, and had been…

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