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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

445 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 12 of 23

Dorrigo Shire Council Electrical Engineer's Monthly Report

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 3

The electrical engineer (Mr. W. P. McSkimming) in his report for the month of May, to Wednesday's meeting of the Shire, said:—…

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Dorrigo-Dist. Advancement League the Monthly Meeting Shire Engineer Attends

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 2

There was a large attendance of members at the monthly meeting held in the Memorial Hall on Thursday night, 15th inst, presided over by…

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Separate Shire for Dorrigo? More Progress If Brought Into Being Evidence for Proposal to Be Obtained

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 3

A matter that has received considerable airing of late is the suggestion for a separate shire for the Dorrigo. The president, Mr. W. H. Bailey,…

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National Fitness Council of New South Wales. Community Centres

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 June 1944 · page 3

Although in one form or another centres of community activities have always existed, the community centre in Anglo-Saxon countries has developed…

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"Apathy Bugbear." Statement By Mayor Of South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 June 1944 · page 1

"Apathy is the bugbear of local government," said Ald. J. C. Lane, Mayor of South Grafton, when moving a vote of thanks to Mr. Max Allen, at the…

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RECONSIDERED Dorrigo Shire and Better Communications League

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 June 1944 · page 4

At the meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council last week, a letter from the Coff's Harbor Chamber of Commerce requested that the council reconsider its…

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Ald. Flaherty Leaves Meeting of Sth. Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 June 1944 · page 4

Ald. J. Flaherty left the South Grafton Council meeting last night, when the council was discussing a recommendation made by the Finance…

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Sunday Sport Question Raised At Sth. Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 June 1944 · page 4

The Mayor, Aid. J. C. Lane, presided at the meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council last night. Therewere also present Aids. G. W. Fitzgerald, Carl…

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Clarence River County Council Adopts Proposals for Interconnection Of Electricity Systems In the North

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 June 1944 · page 2

The adoption of resolutions at the meeting of the Clarence River County Council yesterday carried much nearer to fruition the proposal to link up the Newcastle Railway Departmental and the Clarence River County Council electricity systems. Proposal's…

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War on Rats. Grafton City Council Seeks Citizens' Co-operation

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 June 1944 · page 2

The Minister for Health (Mr. Kelly) has announced the formulation of a publicity campaign to awaken public interest…

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Loading Ramp At Grafton Railway Station Discussed at S. Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 June 1944 · page 1

At the meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council on Monday night, a letter was received from the Transport Workers' Union of Australia…

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Copmanhurst Shire Granted £635 To Repair Flood Damage

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 1

Following representations by the Copmanhurst Shire Council some time ago, the Public Works Dept. District Engineer visited the area, and in…

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Shire Engineers To Discuss Spread Of Water Hyacinth

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 1

The spread of water hyacinth, and its destruction to land due to soil erosion along the banks of the streams it infested, was mentioned by Cr. H…

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Dorrigo Shire Council the Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council, held at the Council Chambers, those present were: Crs. R. G. Wilson (President), W. M…

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Shire Works

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 3

The shire engined (Mr. O. f. Dixon) reported on local matters As follows:—Trunk Road No. 76.—Greasy and…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Meeting Street Cleaning At Dorrigo Water Supply for Park Beach

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held on Wednesday, June 21, at the Council Chambers Coramba. There were present the…

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At War Council Meeting

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday.—The Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, unexpectedly dropped in on the Advisory War Council meeting this…

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Grafton Council Objects to Light Restriction

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 4

Last night's meeting of Grafton City Council decided to approach the Government again with a request that the early morning restrictions on street…

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Playing Area Plan Discussed by Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 2

A suggestion that Grafton's playing grounds should be the subject of a planned policy, was discussed at last night's meeting of Grafton City…

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Railways' Good Job Appreciated By Grafton City Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 2

Warm testimony to the work the State railways are doing in the war effort, was paid at last night's meeting of Grafton City Counci…

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