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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 35 of 43

Grafton Council Foodstuffs For England Appointment of Consultant Engineer Proposed Vigilance Committee

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 7

The ordinary meeting of the Grafton City Council was held last night, there being present the Mayor (Ald. D. W. Macpherson), Alds. C. H…

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£29,344 New Buildings At Grafton City Council Permits Government Spending £14,600

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 4

For the quarter ended September 30 permits were granted by the Grafton City Council for new buildings, additions, alterations, etc.,…

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Maclean Council Abolition Of State Govts. the Lookout Road Street Lighting Charges

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Maclean Council was held on Tuesday night, when there were present Alds. W. J. Rolph (Mayor), W. Heffernan, E. J…

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Orara's Future "May Re Amalgamated" Shire Engineer's Services Nymboida Council Discussion

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 1

The possibility of the Orara Shire Council, at some future date, having to amalgamate with another local governing area--Ulmarra was…

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Brisbane Council Debentures Instead of Cash. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 5

The City Council will suggest to those who supply it with materials, particularly for loan works, that they must accept debentures instead of cash, at…

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Mr. Menzies To Go To London Special War Council. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 4

In addition to a member of the Cabinet who will travel to England to attend the Emergency Imperial Conference this year, the Prime Minister…

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Shire Clerk Injured

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 October 1939 · page 4

Mr. R. N. Shaw, shire clerk, Wauchope, and formerly Town Clerk of Ulmarra, had a very narrow escape from serious injury on Thursday, when he Wets knocked down by a car…

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P. and C. Assns. L.c. District Council

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 4

A meeting of delegates of the Lower Clarence District Council of P. and C. Associations was held in the Literary Institute, Maclean, on Friday night,…

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No Amalgamation Of Shire Councils Statement by President Orara Shire Council Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Orara Shire Council, at South Grafton, yesterday morning, the president, Cr. G. W. Fitzgerald, referring…

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South Grafton Council Jacaranda Festival Patriotic and War Funds Municipal Saleyards

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held last night. In the absence of the Mayor through illness, the Acting Mayor (Ald…

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Mayor May Be Sacked. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 5

Aid. R. D. McDowell, who to-dav was elected Mayor of Maryborough, intimated that he would not obey an instruction from the Railway…

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Talented Artists Festival Concert Appreciative Audience Present Trophies Presented by Mayor

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 1

A large and appreciative audience attended the grand festival concert, which was held at the Saraton Theatre, Grafton, last night. The…

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Greater County Council Urged

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 4

The following motion was carried unanimously at a meeting, of the Kyogle Shire Council this week: "That the Government be approached with a…

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Ulmarra Council Patriotic Funds Stormwater Drainage Lightless Cyclists

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 6

The Ulmarra Council held its ordinary monthly meeting in the Council Chambers on Thursday morning, those present being the Mayor, Ald. Geo…

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Excellent Display Maclean Methodist Flower Show Keen Interest in Exhibits Mayor Performs Opening Ceremony. Maclean

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 2

It is over 10 years ago since the Methodist Church people at Maclean held their last Flower and Domestic Arts Show, but this year their efforts…

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Minor Roads And The Problem Of Their Upkeep Bellingen Shire Discussion. Bellingen

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 2

In a special minute to councillors of the Bellingen shire, at the meeting this week, the shire, president, Cr. H. V. Wood, surveyed the many difficulties…

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Sawtell Needs Council's Considerate

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 2

At last meeting of Bellingen Shire Council, Cr. Blythe said the [?] club at Sawtell had been [?] ing a good deal of trouble…

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Gundurimba Shire Ratepayers Object to Drainage Plan

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 7

Before Commissioner H. H. Kelly, appointed by the Minister for Works and Local Government, a number of ratepayers of Gundurimba Shire…

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Craig Street Land Financing The Resumption Grafton Council Discussion Temporary Advance From Council Funds

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 3

Once again the question of the resumption of land in Craig street near the approach to the Clarence River Bridge occupied the attention…

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Military Service Leave Of Absence For Employees Grafton Council Attitude

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 October 1939 · page 3

Dealing with the question of leave of absence for employees, who are members of the military forces, to attend parades and camp, the Mayor of…

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