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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 39 of 43

Septic Tank Disposal of Effluent Shire Council's Decision

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 4

In his report to the Shire Council at last Wednesday's meeting the Health Inspector (Mr. M. B. Kirwan) recommended that the application to…

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Money for Roads Main Roads Programme Shire Council's Problems

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 1

The big problem that confronts the Shire Council annually as to how to apportion the money available from revenue to the…

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Shire Valuations

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 2

The Shire Valuer, Mr. A. Pryor, submitted a report to the Council at last meeting on the valuation of Foster's Subdivision, Colls Harbour,…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Meeting PROPOSED L.G. Conference Large Attendance Expected

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 1

The Dorrigo Shire Council met at Coramba on Wednesday. There being present Cr. W. M. Mark (president), Crs. P. Burke, S. Hooson, R. J. Noble,…

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Shire Works Engineer's Report

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 1

In his report to the Shire Council last Wednesday the Engineer (Mr. E. J. Smith) stated that the work of repairs and painting at the Shire…

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May Be Cancelled Shire Road Contract

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 2

The Shire Engineer, Mr. E. J. Smithy reported to the Council meeting last Wednesday that progress on Contract 3/39, construction of bridge…

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Mayor Shot Sequel to Political Dispute. New York

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 5

As an aftermath of a political dispute, Patrolman Anvil Dooley fatally shot the Mayor of Longbeach, Louis Edwards, and critically wounded the…

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Coff's Harbor Industries Development Bureau Dorrigo Shire Discussion

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 1

At the meeting of the Dorriga Shire Council on Wednesday, a letter was read from the Development and Information Bureau, drawing attention to…

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Nymboida Shire Arreas of Rates Final Notices to Be Issued

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 1

Thursday weeks meeting of Nymboida Shire Council decided to issue final notices that arrears of rates must be paid by the end of the year…

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Orara Shire Valuations

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 4

A court for the hearing of appeals against the valuations for the Orara Shire Council sat at the Grafton Courthouse yesterday afternoon, before Mr…

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Public Wharves in Harwood Shire

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 4

The following is the correct wording of the motion moved by Mr. R. J. McDonald and seconded by Mr. D. A. Cameron at the meeting of the Tyndale and…

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Deputy Town Clerk Mr. Spring Appointed Grafton City Council Last Night's Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 3

After considering applications in committee, last night's meeting of Grafton City Council decided to appoint Mr. F. W. Spring, of the…

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£13,000 for Lismore Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 November 1939 · page 3

The Lismore Municipal Council has £13,000 invested in Commonwealth bonds. The money accumulated as a result of regular contributions the…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 2

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

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Money for Roads Main Roads Programme Shire Council's Problems

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 1

The big problem that confronts the Shire Council annually as to how to apportion the money available from revenue to the main roads and by…

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Graziers' Assn. Advocates Transport Council to Correct Railways Defects. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 5

The General Council of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales today urged the Commonwealth Government to convene a conference of State…

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Warsaw's Mayor Sent To Concentration Camp Punishment for Disturbances London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 November 1939 · page 5

News has reached London that the Lord Mayor of Warsaw has been sent to a notorious concentration camp as punishment for the recent disturbances…

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Gum Chewers Annoy Moree Aldermen

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1939 · page 2

Moree aldermen at last meeting chewed over the problem created b[?] gum-chewing dancers in the Memoria[?] Hall, which is under the council[?]…

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County Council Loan Money Handicap Holding Up Commitments Yesterday's Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 November 1939 · page 6

At yesterday's meeting of the Clarence River County Council, the chairman, Cr. G. W. Fitzgerald, pointed out that the uncertain,…

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Wool Prices Review Wanted Council of Graziers' Decision. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 November 1939 · page 6

The general council of the New South Wales Graziers' Association decided to-day that the wool price should be reviewed before next appraisement…

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