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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 2 of 34

Orara Shire Meeting Of Council Rates in Arrears Solicitor to Collect

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 8

At yesterday's meeting of the Orara Shire Council it was decided to place in the hands of solicitors for collection all arrears of rates over 5, payment…

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Fish Industry Expansion Proposition Grafton Council References

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 3

In a minute dealing with industrial development the Mayor of Grafton (Ald. E. H. Chataway) at last, night's meeting of the Grafton City Council,…

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Water Board Election Of Members Grafton City Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 3

At a special meeting of the Grafton City Council last night, Alds. Eggins, O'Brien arid Jordan were elected as the council's representatives on the Grafton…

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ESTIMATES Grafton City Council a Income and Expenditure Total Rates Unaltered

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 16 January 1940 · page 3

In presenting the estimates of income and expenditure for the year commencing January 1. the Town Clerk(Mr. W. C.. Sheather) furnished…

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Lismore Municipal Budget

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 4

Though the total rate for ratepayers in the Lismore municipality has not been changed from last year's figure, 9 5-16d in the £, the total income is…

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"Abating a Nuisance" Complaint At Maclean "Council Flouted by Mayor."

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council on Tuesday night, a further communication was received from Mr. G. W. Stokes, of…

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Maclean Council Monthly Meeting Resignation Of Inspr. Unemployment--food Relief or Work?

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 1

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

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Shire Council The Monthly Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 4

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

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Presidential Dinner Dorrigo Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 3

At the invitation of the president, Cr. W. M. Mark, councillors of the Dorrigo Shire Council, the staff and the district press representatives were…

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Shire Dinner

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 1

The Dorrigo Shire Councillors, staff and pressmen were entertained at a dinner by the President (Cr. W. M. Mark) at the Coramba Hotel on…

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Casino Municipal Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 3

The Casino Municipal Council rejected a motion by Ald. Elsmer Jones that fortnightly meetings should be held to cope with increased business…

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Alteration of Boundaries For Raleigh Electorate Opposed by Dorrigo Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 4

The Dorrigo Shire Council on Wednesday decided to seek the co-operation of the Coff's Harbor Chamber of Commerce in haying the electoral…

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Shire Works Engineer's Report

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 3

The Shire Engineer (Mr. E. J. Smith) reported as follows to the council meeting last Wednesday:— Maiatenance works, under the Main…

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ESTIMATES Nymboida Shire Council General Fund Expenditure £19,054 Small Loan and Grant Programme

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 3

At yesterday's meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council, the clerk (Mr. J. T. Tully) reported that the draft estimates for the current year were…

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£250,000 LOAN Brisbane City Council Amount Readily Subscribed. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 5

The response to the Brisbane City Council's loan of £250,000 was so good in the last few days that it is felt another £100,000 could have been secured…

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Bush Fire Season Precautionary Measures N.E.S. Resources Nymboida Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 6

The resources of the National Emergency organisation are to be called upon as much as possible in any outbreaks of bush fires that may…

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War Finance Loan Council's Plans £10,000,000 For Works £40,000,000 About June Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 5

At the conclusion of the Loan Council meeting to-night, the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, said there had been a general discussion on the…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Meeting Dorrigo Street Improvement Works Endowment for Triennial Period

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 2

A meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at Coramba, on January 17. There were present: Cr. W. Mark (president), Crs. W. Hooson, B…

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Govt. Funds Assistance To Harwood Shire Minister's Statement

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 4

The following letter, dated January 18, has been received by Mr. C. G. Wingfield, M.L.A., from the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr…

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RE-ELECTED County Council Chairman Cr. Fitzgerald's 14Th Term

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 1

Cr. G. W. Fitzgerald was unanimously re-elected chairman of the Clarence River County Council for the ensuing 12 months at yesterday's…

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