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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 19 of 34

A. I. F. RECRUITS Councillor Enlists Nymboida Shire Policy

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 4

At yesterday's meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council it was announced that one of the members, Cr. J. F. McCarthy, had enlisted for service with…

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Building Industry Grafton Council Permits Figures for Six Months

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 4

For the six months ended June 30 building permits were issued by the Grafton City Council tor 26 new cottages, representing a value of £16,399…

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Graziers' Assn. Federal Council Meeting Primary Production and Producer Gas. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 4

The Graziers' Federal Council of Australia has requested the Commonwealth Government to make a special grant for research in producer gas. If…

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Deputy Mayor Ald. G. L. Juchau. of South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 4

At last night's meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council Ald. C. L. Juchau was unanimously elected to the position of Deputy Mayor,…

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Banana Growers District Council Condemned

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 1

More dissatisfaction was expressed by Coffs banana growers at the B.G.F. Branch meeting last Saturday concerning the…

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"Shameful Waste" M. R. Dept. Criticised by President of Orara Shire Ornamental Trees on Ulmarra Road

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 6

Strong criticism of the Department of Main Roads in curtailing the council's main roads maintenance programme was made by the…

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Working Costs Water Board Service Proposed New Agreement South Grafton Council Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 2

The question of the administrative costs of the Grafton and South Grafton Water Board and the proposed new agreement between the two…

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Tintenbar Shire Loan

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 8

A report from Alstonville states that there is reasonable likelihood of Tintenbar Shire Council being able to obtain its loan of £10,000 for works, if…

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Road Safety Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 4

Members of the Road Safety Council (Grafton branch) are reminded that the annual meeting will be held at the Town Hall this evening at 7.30. The…

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Copmanhurst Shire Meeting Of The Council Southgate Punt Approach Tenders for Gravel

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 7

The July meeting of the Copmanhurst Shire Council was held yesterday, there being present; Crs. R. H. Davison (deputy president), H. C…

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OVER 1300 Enrolled In Four Months R[?]ad Safety Council Annual Meeting Last Night

Daily Examiner · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 6

A large attendance of members was present at the first annual meeting of the Grafton branch of the [?] safety Council, which was held…

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Patriotic Fund Harwood shire Council JOINS C. R. Fund Deputation Meets Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 4

Ald. E. H. Chataway (Mayor of Grafton), Cr. W. M. L. Hughes (president of Nymboida Shire Council), Cr. G. W. Fitzgerald (president of Orara…

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Ulmarra Council Meeting

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 3

A meeting of the Ulmarra Council was held in the Council chambers on Thursday, July 11, there being present Alds. A. Bowling, B. J. Moran, A. E…

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Curtailed Work On Main Roads Harwood Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 July 1940 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Harwood Shire Council, the Divisional Office at Grafton of the Main Roads Department wrote regarding the proposal to carry…

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Harwood Shire Council Meeting Patriotic Funds Rate Collections Improve

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 July 1940 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Harwood Shire Council was held on Thursday last, when there were present: Crs. J. Wiblen (president), D. J. Moloney, D. E. Archer, J. Ryan,…

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Harwood Shire Scrap Metal for War Purposes

Daily Examiner · Saturday 13 July 1940 · page 2

Following a communication from Mr W. R. Weaver, State Conservator of Waste, in connection with the conservation of scrap metal from such as…

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Resuming Church Property Yamba Proposal Approved Deputation to Harwooo Shire

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 July 1940 · page 4

The Yamba Urban Area Committee has asked the Harwood Shire Council to apply to the Department of Lands for the resumption of part of the…

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RESIGNATION Ald. B. C. Eggins Leaves Grafton City Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 July 1940 · page 4

After having completed almost 15 years' service as alderman with the Grafton City Council, Ald. B. C. Eggins tendered his resignation as…

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Five Officers Services Terminated Brisbane City Council Economy Drive. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 July 1940 · page 5

As part of the Brisbane City Council's drive for greater efficiency and economy, the Lord Mayor, Ald. Chandler, announced to-night the termination…

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Grafton Council Care Of Overseas Children Turf Street River Frontage the Miniature Rifle Range

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 July 1940 · page 2

The Deputy Mayor (Ald. J. C. O'Brien) occupied the chair at last night's meeting of the Grafton City Council, in the absence of the Mayor (Ald. E. H. Cha[?]away), who was…

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