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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 23 of 26

Must Get Permit From Council for Burning Off

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 1

In some parts of the State National Security registration dealing with bushfires was being disregarded, especially on the central North Coast…

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P.P. Union Council's Activities Quarterly Meeting Butter Subsidy

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 November 1942 · page 4

Mr. L. C. Sab[?]en, president of the Clarence District Council of the Primary Producers' Union presided over the quarterly meeting in the Town Hall,…

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Maclean Council War Damage Insurance Demolition Of Building Outstanding Charges

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 November 1942 · page 1

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

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Orara Shire Council Meeting N.E.S. Equipment Arrangement with South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 4

At yesterday's meeting of the Orara Shire Council, the president, Cr. G. W. Fitzgerald, reported that, as hardly any calls had been made on the sum…

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County Council Rural Area Debts Move To Capitalise S. Grafton Opposition

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 2

A move by the Macksville delegate on the Clarence River County Council, to have a debt paid by the County Council in…

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Room for Diggers Club At S. Grafton Grant From Council Health Inspector Resigns

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 November 1942 · page 4

The South Grafton Municipal Council at its meeting last night decided to give the South Grafton sub-branch of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A. the free…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Meeting Bush Fire Fighters Coff's Swimming Pool

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 11 November 1942 · page 4

A meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held on Wednesday, October 21, at the Council Chambers, Coramba. There were present the president (Cr…

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Curtin Attends War Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thurs.—After a day's rest the Prime Minister, who returned indisposed from West Australia was able to…

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Maclean–ashby Ferry Harwood Shire Replies To Criticism Time Off for Meals Refused

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Harwood Shire Council yesterday, a communication was received from the Maclean Municipal Council asking that its…

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Harwood Shire Council Meeting

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 November 1942 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Harwood Shire Council Was held of Thursday, when there were present Councillors T. K. Taylor (president). J. Ryan. D. E…

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Nymboida Shire Council Meeting Pay Of Ferrymen Improved Rates Suggested

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 November 1942 · page 3

A suggestion that certain ferrymen on the Clarence River were inadequately paid, was made at yesterday's meeting of the Nymb[?]ida Shire…

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Talkies Saraton. "The Mayor of 44th STREET."

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 November 1942 · page 3

George Murphy and Ann Shirley are oblivious to the dangers to their future [?]appiness that lurks in the arrival of a former racketeer and associate who has…

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Austerity Loan Mayor Reviews Progress Appeal for Small Subscribers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 November 1942 · page 4

The amount of £31,580, subscribed to the Austerity Loan by Grafton and district to date, has been contributed by 255…

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Talkies Saraton. "The Mayor of 44th STREET."

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 November 1942 · page 4

George Murphy and Ann Shirley are co–starred in "The Mayor of 44th Street." a dynamic drama, with a stirring musical romance, screening to–night…

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Ulmarra Council Monthly Meeting War Loan Quota £5000

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 November 1942 · page 4

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

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Difficult Task Mayor Congratulated

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 November 1942 · page 1

As last night's meeting of the Grafton City Council was the last to be presided over by the Mayor. Ald. W. T. Robinson, during his present term of office…

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Jacaranda Festival Successful Completion Council's Council's Congratulations

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 November 1942 · page 1

The Grafton City Council at its meeting last night decided to send a message of congratulation to the Jacaranda Festivals Committee on…

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Opinions of Our Readers Maclean Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 November 1942 · page 1

Sir.--In your issue of 13th inst. a letter appeared signed S. C. Calderwood, in which he states he met me by arrangement. To this I give an absolute…

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Council Rates What Should Be Done Meeting To Consider Nest Egg for After War

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 November 1942 · page 2

A suggestion that a special meeting of the Grafton City Council he held to consider the advisability of reducing the rates, or investing the money the…

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Blackout Test Was Very Satisfactory Mayor's Report to Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 November 1942 · page 1

In his minute to the meeting of the Grafton City Council on Monday night, the Mayor, Ald W. T. Robinson, reporting on the blackout on Thursday, said the…

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