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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

692 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 29 of 35

Mortgage Bank Export Of Primary Produce Agricultural Council Subjects. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 3 November 1941 · page 7

The proposed establishment by the Commonwealth Government of a mortgage bank and the export of Australian primary produce will be among the…

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Jacaranda Week People Congratulated Mayor's Appreciation

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 7

In a minute presented to the meeting of the Grafton City Council last night the Mayor, Ald E. H. Chataway, referring t d the Jacaranda Festival…

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Harwood Shire Coming Elections Requirements of Nomination

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 7

Nomination day in connection with the election of councillors of the Harwood Shire Council, and committeemen for the Yamba Urban Area has been…

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Banter in Council Comment About Float

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 8

"Any apologies?" asked the Mayor; Ald. E. H. Chalaway, at the beginning of the meeting of the Grafton council last night, and promptly Ald. G. C. Chalmers replied…

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Council Election Right To Vote Provisions of Law

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 8

The Town Clerk. Mr. W. C. Sheather, in a report to the meeting of the Grafton City Council last night, pointed, out the provisions of the law regarding the council…

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THE H.B.A. Administration Costs Zone Council Discussion

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 4

The full discussion at the Zone Council meeting of the H.B.A. at Kempsey recently on the question of administration costs makes interesting…

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War Industry Committee Formed to Watch Position City Council Makes Move

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 8

Following a discussion on the need to agitate for the establishment of some war industry in the district it was agreed, at the meeting of the Grafton City Council last…

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Guyra Shire Works Programme

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Guyra Shire Council the engineer reported that a comprehensive programme of works had been carried out during the…

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OPPOSITION At Shire Elections Nymboida and Orara

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 4

It is understood six candidates will seek election to the two seats available for B Riding of the Nymboida shire at the triennial elections on December 6…

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Work on Roads In Dorrigo Shire Forestry Commission's Promises

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 8

The Forestry Commission has decided to contribute to the repair of the Glenreagh-Corindi and the Tallawudjah Creek roads, according to advice…

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Maclean Council Maclean -Ashby Ferry Request for Increased Subsidy Footpath Extension

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Maclean Council was held on Tuesday night, when there were present: Alds. W. J. Kolph (Mayor), A. E. Canrey (Deputy Mayor). W. Herrernan. E. J…

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Harwood Shire Elections Contest in "A" Riding

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 4

There will be a contest, in "A" Riding of Harwood Shire, three nominations having been received, namely Cr. John Ryan, and Messrs. Owen R…

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Ashby Dock Enlargement Suggested Maclean Council Discussion

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council, on Tuesday night, the Mayor (Ald. W. J. Roipn), drew attention to the fact that, with…

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Ferry Dwellings Cost Of Maintenance Councils to Confer Nymboida Shire Proposal

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 1

For the purpose of reaching some agreement with regard to the repair and maintenance of all ferry, punts, and buildings connected there with, in the Nymboida and…

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A Sad Farewell Cr. P. Mulquiney Attends Last Council Meeting

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 7

"I must now say farewell to council life after 34 years of service with local Government. I will miss it very much," said Cr. Patrick Mulquiney…

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Mr. Duff Cooper Report To War Council ''Frank and Comprehensive." Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 November 1941 · page 6

The British Minister to the Far East, Mr. Duff Cooper, to-day gave members of the Advisory War Council, what the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, described…

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Permanent Camp South Grafton Site Successful Negotiations Statement by South Grafton Mayor

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 November 1941 · page 4

A permanent A.I.F. military camp will be established at South Grafton, along the Rushforth road, probably before the end of the year…

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Opinions of Our Readers Enlarging Maclean Municipality

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 November 1941 · page 3

Sir,-Your report oft the last meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council reveals that Aid. Heffernan has hopes of enlarging the municipality by…

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S. Grafton Camp Aldermen Pleased Step in Right Direction

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 November 1941 · page 2

Pleasure at the announcement that a permanent A.I.F. military camp will be established at South Grafton was voiced by aldermen at the…

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Military Camp Probable Location Statement by Mayor

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 November 1941 · page 4

Mr. H. L. Anthony, M.H.R., in a telephonic communication yesterday, informed the Mayor of Grafton (Ald. E. H. Chataway) that he had not been…

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