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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 29 of 39

"Matter for Shire Council" Proposed Bridge At Brushgrove Minister's Reply to Representations

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 October 1937 · page 4

The Minister for Works (Mr. Spooner) has written to Mr. A. S. Henry, M.L.A., in reply to the latter's representations on behalf of the…

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Soap Shower, Then Swim New Rules for Brisbane Council Baths

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 October 1937 · page 5

The city medical officer (Dr. R. A. Weaver) had suggested to Brisbane City Council that persons suffering from nose or eye diseases should be…

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Mayor's Plea for Immunisation

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 October 1937 · page 4

"Diphtheria caused the death of my own son recently, and I am determined if possible to save the children of other people," said the Mayor of Merewether…

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Free Public Library a Casino Proposal Tomki Shire Grants £25 ANNUALLY

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 October 1937 · page 1

A deputation from the Casino School of Arts on Friday requested the Tomki Store Council's assistance for the proposed establishment of a free public…

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Ulmarra Council New Clerk Welcomed Straying Stock Conference Drainage of River Street

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 October 1937 · page 7

At the Ulmarra Council meeting on Thursday night, the Mayor (Aid. G. Chevalley) extended a hearty welcome to Mr. Raymond O. Drew, the new Town Clerk…

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Bellingen Shire Northern Area Works

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 4

The following matters affecting the northern portion of Bellingen Shire, bordering on Coffs Harbour, were dealt with at last meeting of the…

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Woman Ratepayer "Shouts" Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 2

A rather unusual compliment to members of a shire council was paid by a resident of Summerholm, near Laidley (Qld.), to members of the Laidley Shire…

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£800 for Widow Council Employee's Death. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 October 1937 · page 5

Mrs. Maud Fox was awarded £800 in the Workers' Compensation Court, to-day, in a claim arising out of the death of her husband while employed…

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Shire Council The Monthly Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 4

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

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Shire Election

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 2

The ordinary election of six councillors for Dorrigo Shire Council will be held on Saturday, December 4, Friday, November 5, has been fixed…

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Shire Works Engineer's Report

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 1

Mr. H. G. Bond, Shire Engineer, reported as follows to last Wednesday's meeting of the council:— "A" Riding…

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Gravel for Roads Payment of Royalty Shire Engineer's Views

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 3

In a report to the Shire Council at last Wednesday's meeting the engineer, Mr. H. G. Bond, expressed the opinion that the 3d…

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YAMBA Chamber Of Commerce Candidates for Shire and Urban Area Street Improvement Proposal

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 6

There was a larges attendance at the meeting of Yamba Chamber of Commerce held in the School of Arts on 19th inst. MR. F. R. O'Grady…

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Large Water Pipe for Clarence River County Council

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 October 1937 · page 5

Hume Steel, Ltd., have started the manufacture of a 60in. mild steel pipe line to replace the existing wood pipe line at Nymboida power station for the…

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County Council Rural Extensions Loan

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 3

Mr. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., has received a satisfactory reply from the Minister tor Local Government to his representations respecting the…

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Duke Defied By English Council Estate Fence Cut. London, October 2

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 7

The Rural Council of Basingstoke Hampshire, is at war with the Duke of Wellington. This week, three councillors, with the…

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Nymboida Scheme Rural Extensions County Council Position the Kyogle Agreement

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 October 1937 · page 2

The present position of the Clarence River County Council in respect of the pursuance of its policy for the extension of the benefits of…

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County Council October Meeting Northern Extensions Position of Chief Engineer and Manager

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 October 1937 · page 3

The October meeting of the Clarence River County Council was held yesterday morning at the County Council Chambers, Prince street, Grafton…

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Better Food for Country Children Health Council's Report Following Investigation Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 October 1937 · page 4

The necessity of ensuring that children in the country receive sufficient quantities of milk, fruit, vegetables, skim milk, cheese, sweet…

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Harwood Shire Nominations for Council. Maclean

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 4

Nominations for the Harwood Shire Council closed at 5 p.m. to-day. Two councillors have to be elected for each Riding, so there will be elections in "A"…

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