Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1911

798 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 11 of 40

Byron Shire Council

Northern Star · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 2

The above Council met on the 28th there being present Crs. Banner (in the chair), collins, Armstrong, Wells, Bower, and Hayter…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Council

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 4

THE regular meeting of [?] Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. Present— The Mayor (Ald. J. Hollingworth), and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Sydney Council and Coronation. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 3

The Sydney City Council has decided, on the Lord Mayor's casting vote, that the latter should not represent Sydney at the Coronation celebrations in London…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers, on Monday last, February 27th. Present—Aid. R. G. Benaud (Mayor), Aid. W. Nolan. J…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Casino Municipal Council

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Casino Council was in the Casino Town Hall on Tuesday night last. The Mayor (Ald. G. J. Mortimer) presided,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tomki Shire. to the Editor

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 10

SIR,—Permit me, through the medium of your paper, to endrose the remarks made by Mr. Benn re our junior Shire Councillor and underpaid Council Clerk…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Casino Municipal Council

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 6

THE fortnightly meeting of the Casino Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening. There were present:-- The Mayor (Ald. Mortimer), Ald. A…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Lismore Municipal Council. Special Meeting

Northern Star · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 4

"A special meeting of the Lismore Municipal Council was held last night, when there were present:—Aldermen Carlton (Mayor), Jackson, White, Molloy, Hewitson,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Municipal Road Expenditure Discussion in the Council

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 6

The following report from the Works Committee, recommending, expenditure on roads, etc., was read at the fortnightly meeting of the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Municipal Blundering

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1911 · page 2

AN extraordinary development and an instance of the blundering of officialdom recently occurred in the Mayoral elections throughout the State. One of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Copmanhurst Shire Council

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1911 · page 2

WE are indebted to the Grafton "Argus" for the following extracts from report of the Council's last meeting:— The Myrtle Creek Progress Association…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tintenbar Shire Council

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 March 1911 · page 2

A meeting of the Tintenbur Shiru Council was held yesterday at the Shire Chambers, Alstonville, when there were present:—Councillors Bartiett (President),…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tintenbar Shire Presidency

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 March 1911 · page 2

At the meeting of the Tintenbar Shire Council yesterday a letter was read from the Public Works Department pointing out that the election of President had been…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Expenditure on Shire Roads

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 March 1911 · page 3

At a meeting of the Tintenhur Shire Council, yestertiuy, Councillor Daley moved:—"That this Council proceed at once to have all the roads within the shire of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Lismore Municipal Council. Applicationo for Ousters. Rulse Granted

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 March 1911 · page 2

At the Court of Petty Sessions, yesterday, Mr. C. McKenzie, on behalf of R. V. Kearney, made application for a rule calling upon John Bedo Carlton, William…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Troubles. Case Against a Mayor. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 March 1911 · page 5

At the Mittagong Police Court John Leighton, the Mayor, was proceeded against on a charge of illegally fitting on the Municipal Council, his sanitary rates not…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Byron Shire Council

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 9 March 1911 · page 2

At last week's meeting there were present Crs. Banner (in the chair), Collins, Armstrong, Wells, Bower, Hayter…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gundurimba Shire Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 7

The regular meeting of the above Council was held on Friday last. Present:-Cr. C. H. Gollan (President) and Crs. Walmsley, Ritchie, Hoskins, Robson and…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Tomki Shire Council

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 4

THE usual meeting of the Tomki Shire Council was held yesterday at the Shire Office, Casino. The President (Cr, J. Sullivan). presided, and with him were Crs…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Woodburn Shire Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday last at the Shire "offices, Coraki. Present: Crs. W. Yabsley (President), J. Olive, M…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →