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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 31 of 39

L.G. Elections Saturday, December 4 Municipalities--Shires No Place for FJLITiCS

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 8

In a little over three weeks--Saturday, December . 4--about 480,000 electors will be casting their votes at the shire and municipal…

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Nymboida Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of th[?] Nymboida [?] at the Chambers. [?] Thursday of…

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Opinions of Our Readers Harwood Shire Elections

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 1

Sir,--I notice that in "C". Riding, of Harwood shire, there are five contesting the two seats on the council. I sincerely hope that the electors will elect…

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Straying Stock Conference in January Nymboida Shire Decision Discuss Concerted Action

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 3

The Nymboida Shire Council, which had proposed a conference of local government bodies on the Clarence to discuss the straying stock menace,…

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Harwood Shire Council Meeting Outstanding Rates Camp Creek Deviation

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 November 1937 · page 6

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

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12 Years in Council Cr. McKinnon Retires Harwood Shire Farewell "Much Useful Work Done." Maclean

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 November 1937 · page 4

At the conclusion of the meeting of the Harwood Shire Council yesterday, the president, Cr. D. K. Beckman, said that as this was the last…

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Baths and Council's Attitude

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 November 1937 · page 4

The question, of baths will be discussed at the public meeting in the Scouts' Hall, in Fry street, on Tuesday next at 7.30 p.m. Nominations are…

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Lake Entrance Need For Dredging Fishermen's Deputation Harwood Shire to Seek Grant. Maclean

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 November 1937 · page 2

A deputation from the Maclean branch of the New, South Wales Licensed Fishermen's Association asked the Harwood Shire Council…

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Diphtheria Immunisation Municipality of South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 November 1937 · page 4

Owing to the fact that the injection treatment for prevention of diphtheria covers a period of about two months, it has been decided to…

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New Bowling Green Opened At South Grafton Official Ceremony by the Mayor Waste Land Becomes Beauty Spot

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 November 1937 · page 1

Predictions that the South Grafton bowling green was destined to become one of the beauty spots of the Clarence River district were voiced by speakers at the official opening of the new green which was performed on Saturday afternoon by the Mayor of South Grafton (Ald. Carl T…

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Ulmarra Council Auditor's Report Consideration Deferred Ald. Hope's Unanswered Question

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 November 1937 · page 2

The Ulmarra Municipal Council met on Thursday night, there being present the Mayor (Ald. Chevalley), Alds. Bowling, Pattemore, T. Redmond, T…

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G.U.O.O.F. Clarence River District Council Proposed Amendments of Rules Suggested New Hospital Fund

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 November 1937 · page 4

A very interesting and informative address was given to members of the Clarence River District Council at their meeting on Saturday by Bro. Colm…

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Community Service Work Of The Aldermen Home Truths by the Mayor

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 November 1937 · page 3

The Mayor (Ald. W. T. Robinson) last night, on the occasion of the last meeting of the Grafton City Council before the triennial elections, which will…

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A Good Year Orara Shire Council "Lowest-rated Shire."

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 November 1937 · page 6

"This being the last meeting of the present council before facing the electors, and practically the end of my presidential term, I have much pleasure…

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Sawtell Works Deputation to Bellingen Shire Council

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 16 November 1937 · page 1

Mr. O. C. Sawtell, of Sawtell, again waited in person on the Bellingen Sliire Council, at Wednesday's meeting, with requests for the speeding,…

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Banana Growers District Council Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 16 November 1937 · page 2

An the annual meeting of Coffs Harbour District Council of the Banana Growers' Federation, held at Coifs Harbour on Saturday, last, Mr…

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Council's Tribute To Jacaranda Festival Organiser Congratulated

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 November 1937 · page 4

Satisfaction with the manner in which the Jacaranda Festival was carried out was expressed at last night's meeting of Grafton City Council…

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City Council Aldermanic Elections Probable Candidates Poll Expected to Be Necessary

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 November 1937 · page 4

The election of twelve aldermen of Grafton City Council for the triennial period will take place on Saturday, December 4. As nominations close…

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Last Meeting Grafton City Council Elections on December 4 "When Shall We Meet Again?"

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 November 1937 · page 3

Grafton City Council met last night for the last time before the elections on December 4, and there was a general air of "When shall we meet…

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Opinions of Our Readers Municipal Democracy

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 November 1937 · page 4

Sir,--The people of Grafton must soon speak or forever hold their peace and take what comes to them in the way of Town Hall administration…

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