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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

515 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 16 of 26

Shire Works Engineer's Report

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 1

The shire engineer (Mr. E. J. Smith), reported as follows to the recent Council meeting:— State Highway No. 10. — Routine…

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Special Meeting of Pacific War Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Wed.—President Roosevelt has summoned a special meeting of the Pacific War Council for Thursday…

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New Councillor Welcome by Council Appointment Criticised

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 3

Councillors of the Dorrigo Shire warmly welcomed Mr. Jack Howard at the Council table at its monthly meeting, expressing deep appreciation…

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Installations County Council Position Reviewed Decision To Resume Immediately

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 June 1942 · page 1

The decision of the Clarence River County Council to discontinue further installations, taken at the March meeting, was rescinded at yesterday's…

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Full Overhaul County Council Consulting Engineer Mr. H. G. Garter Appointed

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 June 1942 · page 1

The Clarence River County Council, at its meeting yesterday, appointed Mr. H. G. Carter, of the Sydney firm of Donoghue and Carter, consulting…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Electrical Engineer's Monthly Report

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 4

The electrical engineer (Mr. W. P. McSklinming) submitted the following report to the monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire:—…

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Politics in Shire Councils

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 3

Dear Sir,—In reply to "Citizen,"—19/6/42—allow me to state another side of the story. Shire Councils are Local Governments for the sole…

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Salvage Collection Grafton City Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 2

The following amounts of salvaged materials were collected and forwarded by the Grafton City Council during the six…

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Scrap Rubber National Appeal Grafton Council to Assist

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 2

The Grafton City Council has been requested by the Department of Supply and Development to assist in a campaign…

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Mr. Speaker Political Comments Annoys Lab. Party No Returned Men on War Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thurs.--Political comments by the Speaker, Mr. Nairn, in the monthly article published under his…

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Public Service No Affiliation with T. and L. Council

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 July 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sun.--After a daylong debate the proposal to affiliate with the N.S.W. Trades and Labor Council was defeated by…

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Impounding Straying Stock Maclean Council Discussions Question Of Boundaries

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 July 1942 · page 1

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

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Grader Stolen From Terania Shire Depot

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 2

LISMORE, Thurs.--Lismore detectives are searching for a twoton road grader stolen to-night from the Terania Shire Council…

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P. and C. Association District Council Meets Annual Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 2

The annual meeting of the District Council, P. & C. Associations was held at the Dorrigo Public School on 23rd inst. Those present were…

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War Council Good News of Day "Holding In Egypt" Too Early To Be Sure

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Wed.--The Pacific War Council to-day devoted most consideration to Egypt…

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Orara Shire Council Meeting War Damage Insurance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 July 1942 · page 4

The president, Cr. G. W. Fitzgerald, presided over the monthly meeting of the Orara Shire Council yesterday morning. There were also present: Crs…

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Nymboida Shire Council Meeting Sound Financial Position War Damage Insurance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 July 1942 · page 4

The president, Cr. G. W. Fitzgerald, occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council yesterday morning. There were also…

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FOODSTUFFS Production Goals Council Approves Campaign

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 July 1942 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Fri.--The establishment of maximum production goals in all major foodstuffs is to be aimed at in a campaign…

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Harwood Shire Council Meeting Office Arrangements

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 July 1942 · page 1

The monthly meeting of Harwood Shire Council was held on Thursday at Maclean, there being present: Crs. T. A. K. Taylor (president), N. J…

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Ulmarra Council N.e.s. Services

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 July 1942 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Ulmarra Municipal Council was held on Thursday morning. Those present were the Mayor (Ald. Thos. Redmond) in the…

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