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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

666 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 14 of 34

Ulmarra Council Special Meeting Motor Traffic Through Cower Speed Limit Suggested

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 3

A Special meeting of the Ulmarra Council was held on Thursday morning in the Council Chambers. The Mayor (Ald. Geo. Chevalley) occupied…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Meeting County Council Boundaries Agreement with Alteration

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Dorrigo shire council was held on May 15. Cr. W. Mark, president was in the chair and also present were Crs. W. Hooson,…

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Dorrigo Shire Valuation Court MAKINSON v. the Shire

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 7

On Friday, 17th inst., before Mr. A. J Bryant. P.M., at Coff's Harbor. Mr. Makinson, solicitor, Coff's Harbor, executor of the late A. W. J, Foster…

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Recruits for A. I. F. Public Farewell Question Action by the Mayor Grafton Council Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the Grafton City Council the following was contained in a report presented by the Mayor Ald, E. H. Chataway:—…

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Electors' Roll Grafton City Council Cards to Be Distributed

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 3

The Mayor, Ald, E. H. Chataway, submitted the following minute:- At last meeting the question of the compilation of the new roll of electors…

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"Fifth Column" Threat To Australia Communists Condemned Grafton Council Motion

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 2

Wholehearted condemnation of subversive activities by foreigners in Australia was expressed at last night's meeting of Grafton City Council…

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New Depot Wanted For A.I.F. Recruiting Casino Mayor's Request. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 4

A request that a depot be established at Casino at which men could enlist for the A.I.F. was made by Mr. Anthony (C.P., N.S.W.) in the House of…

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National Health Conference At Canberra Medical Research Council. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 6

Plans to co-ordinate the work of all Australian public health organisations are being discussed by the Australian National Health and Medical Research…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Electrical Engineer's Report for April

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

The electrical Engineer (Mr. W. McSkimming), in his monthly report to the Shire Council meeting, said Both No. 1 and 2 Water driven…

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Dorrigo Shire Council the Monthly Meeting Points of Local Interest

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

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

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Shire Engineer's Report

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

The shire engineer (Mr. E. J. Smith) reported:— Dorrigo Street Improvement.—It is anticipated that work in this…

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Shire Metal Contract System Proposed

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

The shire engineer (M. E. J. Smith) reported to last Council meeting that for some time he has been considering recommending to…

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New Green Grafton Bowling Club Council Minute Read

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 7

At the last meeting of Grafton City Council the following extract from the minutes of a request by the Grafton Bowling Club for ground for [?]s new…

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National Council? States And Federal Govt. Unified War Effort. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 6

Although he regards the new war policy as enunciated by the Prime Minster as satisfactory up to a point, the Deputy-Premier, Colonel Bruxner,…

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Greater Cut Loan Council Anticipation. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 7

In view of the greatly increased expenditure, State Premiers may be asked at the meeting of the Loan Council on Monday to agree to a greater…

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Grafton Leads Road Safety Council Members a Fine Achievement

Daily Examiner · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 2

"Outstanding gain in the number of members in the Road Safety Council was in Crafton, where the branch is little more than two months old…

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County Council Soldiers

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 3

The Chairman of the Clarence County Council (Ald. G. W. Fitzgerald), stated at yesterday's meeting of the Council that a number, of…

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County Council Employees Enlisting Difficult To Replace Future Power Supplies

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 3

At yesterday's meeting of the Clarence River County Council the chairman (Cr. G. W. Fitzgerald) pointed out that a number of…

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Loan Council Spender Submits Plan Defence--Civil Works Co-ordination Suggested Canberra

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 4

A plan for the co-ordination of defence and civil works in the States in order to ensure the most economical use of loan funds during…

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"Illegal" Sunday Football L.G. Solicitor's Opinion Referendum Out of Order South Grafton Council Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 6

At a meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council last night a letter was received from Mr. A. R. Bluett local government solicitor, regarding…

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