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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

851 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 14 of 43

To Share Cost M.R. Department's Offer Coutts' Crossing Road Surfacing New Bridge to Be Built Orara Shire Council Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Orara Shire Council held at the Shire Office, South Grafton, yesterday morning, a letter was received…

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"RIDICULOUS" New Building Ordinance Grafton Council Protests

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 7

The Grafton City Council last night decided to protest against an amendment in the building ordinances, prescribing 4in. x 2in. external studs,…

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Lighting System At Fisher Park Council Seeks Improvement

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 4

The provision of better lighting facilities at Fisher Park, particularly in view of the Anzac night sports, was dealt with by the Grafton City…

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"Whittled Away" Powers of Councils Boards And Commissions Erina Shire Criticism Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 5

"The term local government is rapidly becoming an empty phrase, because the policy of the Government appears to be whittling away…

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Craig St. Site Fresh Valuation Grafton Council Move "Owner's Price Too High"

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 7

Grafton City Council last night adopted a recommendation from the Finance Committee that the Valuer- General be asked to make a fresh…

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BUNNERONG Plans To Protect Special Meeting of Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 4

After members had emphasised the importance of protecting Bunnerong power-house from attack by an enemy, Sydney County Council to-day decided…

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Shire Council The Monthly Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · 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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Park Beach Road Shire Council's Obligations

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

The Shire Clerk. (Mr. R. E. Sm[?] reported to the Shire Council at [?] Wednesday's meeting that no ment[?] is made in the special lease con[?]…

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"The Same Old Aldermen."

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

The greater the truth the greater the libel--unless you say it with a smile. Apparently, a broad grin got Aid. Soper over a difficult moment at the…

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Korora Basin Roads Deputation to Shire

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

Messrs. A. Benson, H. G. Manuel, R. Plunkett, W. Mulhearn and V. E. Alien attended the Shire Council meeting on Wednesday to urge that…

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"Not Legal" Council Insurance State Office Criticised. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

The secretary of the Fire and Accident Underwriters' Association, Mr. Reynolds, to-day claimed that the general insurance which the State…

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Alderman Hoaxed

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 8

Ald. V. J. Brady, Deputy Mayor of Manly, was the Victim of a practical joke on Sunday morning. He is a member of a special municipal…

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£1500 DAMAGES Car And Lorry Collide Action Against Inverell Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 5

Rupert Mansfield, formerly a commission agent employed by New Zealand Forests, Ltd., was awarded £1500 damages in an action which he brought…

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Where Shire Money Goes

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

In his report to last meeting of Dorrigo Shire Council the Clerk (M[?] R. E. Smith) showed how each £[?] received in the general fund is…

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"Time Inopportune Take In Harwood County Council District

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 3

The Clarence River County Council yesterday adopted a recommendation by the chairman (Cr. G. W. Fitzgerald) that the time was…

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County Council Cost Statements Report for First Quarter of 1939

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 8

A special report on cost statements for the three months ended March, 31 was presented to the chief engineer (Mr. A. W. Lord) to yesterday's…

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Free Installation Will Be Eliminated County Council Decision Sales Department Policy

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 8

Reporting that a nett profit of £17 had been made by the sales department during the first quarter of this year, the chief engineer (Mr. A. W…

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"Damage to Gardens" Alleged Against Sewerage Contractor Complaints at South Grafton Council Meeting Discussion

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council, complaints of alleged damage to house gardens as a result of the installation of…

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Melb.'s Mayor Urges Universal Training Call Up Nation's Resources. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 5

"The only way to ensure continuance of the freedom for which so many of our young men paid with their lives. is by a system of universal training…

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Ban on Teachers L.C. P. And C. District Council Must Not Hold Office Discussion at Maclean Meeting. Maclean

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 4

There was a large and representative attendanre of delegates at the annual meeting of the Lower Clarenre Assoriated Parents and Citizens'…

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