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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

767 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 3 of 39

Timber Lorries Loading At Night Nymboida Shire Warning Departure of Shire Clerk

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 3

The action of a timber lorry in loading on the Armidale road at night was brought to the notice of the Nymboida Shire Council yesterday…

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Ex-Dorrigonian Mayor of Wingham Did Not Want Job

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 3

Mr. E. L. R. Keech, a resident of North Dorrigo for many years and a prominent identity of the Plateau, has been Mayor of Wingham for…

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Royal Romance Necessitated Privy Council Why King's Consent Was Required. London, January 1

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 11

The first Sunday Privy Council to be summoned since the war was held this week at Sandringham, when the King gave his formal consent to the…

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Child Health The Research Council Recommendations to Minister "Object Lesson to the Nations." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 4

Every child should be examined medically at least once a year, and the training of teachers should include instruction in physology, physical…

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Opinions of Our Readers Harwood Shire and Yamba Road

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 6

Sir,--It is indeed refreshing to learn that the Harwood shire councilors have awakened from repose, and have decided to shake off the shackles of…

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Race Clubs Hit by Broadcast Verdict May Seek Protection Decision of Privy Council Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 5

The decision of the Privy Council on the race broadcasting case caused perturbation among officials of various proprietary race clubs to-day. It…

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All Re-elected Ulmarra Aldermen Ald. Yalden Heads Poll Heavy Vote on Saturday Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 4

All the retiring aldermen were re-elected at the extraordinary election of the Ulmarra Municipal Council yesterday, following the retirement…

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AERODROME £50 Grant Wanted Deputation to South Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 6

At last night's meeting of South Grafton Council a deputation from the Northern New South Wales Aero Club waited on the council, led by Mr. Bruce…

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£1000 a Year Chairman of Sydney County Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 5

At the first meeting of the newly elected City County Council to-day. Gr. John Henry Gardiner was elected chairman, defeating Cr. Harding by…

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"Westward Ho" Grafton-Tablelands Line Support From South Grafton Council Votes Donation to Funds

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 4

A letter from the North Coast and North-West Better Communication League to last night's meeting of the South Grafton Council asked for…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Meeting Pacific Highway Coff's Woolgoolga Section Council Urges Improvements

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council, there were present: Crs. W. M. Marks (president), J. Noble, P. Burke, S. Hooson, T. A…

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Tomki Council's £55,000 Programme

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 6

Tomki Shire Council decided to apply for a loan of £23,000 through a local bank to provide its share towards carrying out a £55,000 programme…

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RE-ELECTED Mayor Of Ulmarra ALD. G. Chevalley Unopposed. Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 3

The newly elected Ulmarra Council held a special meeting this morning and before proceeding with the business the aldermen returned thanks to…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 1

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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Nymboida Shire Council Monthly Meeting Timber Lorries Loading at Inght

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 6

The action of a Umber lorry in loading on the Armidale road at night was brought to the notice of the Nymboida Shire Council on…

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Harwood Shire and Yamba Road

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 4

Sir,--In replying to my letter of Saturday's issue, Councillor Beckman states "no useful suggestions are offered." Judging from…

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RE-ELECTED Cr. G. W. Fitzgerald County Council Chairman

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 4

The allowance for the chairman having been fixed at £100, the same as last year, the Clarence River County Council yesterday re-elected Cr. G. W…

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£50,000 LOAN County Council Scheme for Rural Extensions Details of Proposals

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 3

Detailed information with regard to the Clarence River County Council's rural line extensions to be carried out with the proposed special loan of…

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Chief Engineer County Council Vacancy Dual Position Abolished Mr. A. W. Lord's Appointment

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 3

Further consideration was given at the meeting of the Clarence River County Council yesterday, to the question of the position of chief…

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Founder of the Scheme Nymboida Hydro-Electricity County Council and Sir Earle Page

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 1

"If there is a local governing body on the Clarence River which should rejoice in the honor of knighthood recently conferred upon Sir Earle Page,…

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