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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

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Lord Mayor's Appeal. for Starving Women and Children

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1912 · page 5

Through the courtesy of the newspapers I now extend my appeal beyond the city to all parts of the State. The citizens of the…

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Lismore Council

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Lismore Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers last night, when the following members were present: The Mayor…

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Byron Shire Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 April 1912 · page 8

A meeting of the Ryron Shire Council was laid yesterday, when the followingwere present; Cr. Banner (in the absence of the President, presided),…

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Kyogle Shire Council Vacancy

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 24 April 1912 · page 4

A seat in the local Shire Council for C[?]riding will shortly become vacant by the resignation of Mr. P. B. Chauvel. Mr. Chauvel has been one…

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Lord Mayor of Sydney. to Be Called to Upper House. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 April 1912 · page 5

understood that upon the retirement it is Allen Taylor as Lord Mayor of of sir next week, the Government will Sydney he accept a seat in the Upper…

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Byron Shire Council

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 25 April 1912 · page 4

Councillor Banner, in the absence of the President, presided at the meeting on Tuesday. Also present—Councillors Bower, Hayter, Wells…

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Municipal Council

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 25 April 1912 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting oE Mullumbrmby Municipal Council eventuated on Monday evening. Present—Ald. Davidson (Mayor)…

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Coraki Council

Northern Star · Thursday 25 April 1912 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Coraki Musicipal Council was held on Monday evening Present:ALd R.G.Benaud (Mayor) D.and J.McKinnon.W.McLean.W…

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Privy Council Appeals. the Variwa Case Finished LONDON,Tuesday

Northern Star · Thursday 25 April 1912 · page 8

In the action White versus Williams,a New South Wales appeal,judgment has been reserved.In Variwa Versus Howard Smith Company leave to appeal.was…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 8

The regular Meeting of the above was held last Monday evening. Present:—Md. R. G. Benaud (Mayor). W. M'Lean, D. and J. M'Kinnon, W. Nopan, and…

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Maclean Municipality and Amalgamation

Northern Star · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 4

Parliament having passed the bill submitted by Minister Griffith, providing for the amalgamation of small Municipalities with the adjoining Shires, a petition has…

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Legislative Council. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 9

It is understood that one more appointment is to be made to the Legaslative Council. Sir Allen Taylor has been appointed to…

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New Shire

Northern Star · Monday 29 April 1912 · page 2

Mr. Briner, M.L.A., forwards us ("Clarion") the following letter from the Works Department, in regard to Shire ridings— With reference to the letter dated 22nd…

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Municipal Council

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 30 April 1912 · page 2

Mr. Elsmer Jones has been elected to Jill the vacancy In the Casino Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Alderman W. G…

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Lord Mayor's Farewell. Successor Must Make Sacrifices. Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 April 1912 · page 5

The Lord Mayor, who ratired from office to-day, took a farewell of the staff at the Town Hall, Sir Allen Taylor said Whoever might follow him must be prepared,…

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Shire Council Meetings

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 May 1912 · page 4

The Gundurimba Shire Council hold their next meeting to-morrow, commencing at 11 o'clock; this Terania Council, meet on. Friday at 11 o'clock, and the Byron Shire,…

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Tintenbar Shire

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 May 1912 · page 7

A meeting of the Tintenbar Shire Council was held in the Shire Chamers, Alstonvile, on Monday, when the following members were present:—L rs. Bartlett…

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Shire Councils' Conference

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 May 1912 · page 4

The representatives of the several district Shire Councils to the annual confer: ence, to be held,. in Sydney next week, will leave by theWollongbar on Saturday…

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Woodburn Shire

Northern Star · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 8

The ordinary meeting of the Woodburn Shire Council was held at Coraki on Tuesday, Present—Crs. W. Yabsley (President), C. Yabslev, C. E. Middleton, J…

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Sydneys New Lord Mayor. Election Results in Bitter Recrimination. Ald. Clarke Appointed by 11 TO 10. SYDNEY

Northern Star · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 5

The meeting of the city. council. to-day for the election of the now Lord Mayor was responsible. for. some lively? proceedings…

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