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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1914

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The Mayor Thanked

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 6

The Mnyor, Ald. R..J. Spinks, is in receipt of a communication from. Mr. T. A. Coghlan, Under Secretary Premier's office, thanking him for his kind action in the…

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Shire Elections

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 6

There is likely to be a keen contest for the seat vacated by Ur. Hopkinson in C Riding of Kyogle. Shire. Already Messrs. M. J. Bulmer. (Mummulgum) and R. E…

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Tomki Shire Finances

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 6

The statement of the Finance Committee as presented to the meeting of the Shire Council on Friday was us follows:—General fund—Amount forward from last…

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The Lord Mayor of London

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 5

The Lord Mayor's banquet in former days sometiems included featuers that sould not be tolerated now. In 1680 there was present "a sober person with a good…

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To Oust a Mayor. Not a Naturalised Subject. London

Tweed Daily · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 5

The hearing in a suit to disqualify the Lord Mayor, Henry O'Shea from holding office, on the ground that he is not a naturalised subject, was opened…

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Sydney Labor Council. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 7

About forty candidates in the recent State elections attended the Sydney Labor Council's meeting last night, and were congratulated an the result…

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Tomki Shire Council

Northern Star · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 2

At the meeting of the Tomki Shire Council, the President, Cr. J. Gooley, stated that the first instalment of £1000 of the Main Roads Grant had come to hand. He…

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Bentley Quarry Metal. Shire and Municipal Councils

Northern Star · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 3

The Engineer, Mr. T. H. Kirkpatrick, presented the following report to the Tom[?] Shire Council at Friday's meeting— For some years the Municipal Council of…

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Lismore Water Supply Alderman Jackson's Views. Rocky Creek Scheme Condemned

Northern Star · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 4

Ald. Jackson, the Vice-Chairman of the Health, Water and Sewerage Committee of the Lismore Municipal Council, had something to say on Saturday with regard to…

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Legislative Council. Assailed by Mr. Osborne, Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 5

Mr. J. P. Oshorne, M.L.A., (Paddington) speaking at Bathurst, said the legislative Council must now be told in the plainest possible language that no further hanky…

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Municipal Works. Two Important Branches. Water Supply and Sewerage. Disposal

Northern Star · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 8

With his retirement from active service in the municipal arena, Ald. Jackson will relinquish a most responsible position in the chairmanship of the Health, Water and…

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The Municipal Quarry

Northern Star · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 4

The way in which the quarry below the reservo[?] on the Bexhill road is eating into the hill inevitably suggests to the casual [?] the idea of a cutting right…

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Tomki Shire Council

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 6

The Tomki Shire Council met in the Shire Office, Casino, on Friday last. Cr. J. Gooley (president) occupied the chair, and with him were…

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Shire Elections. Woodburn Shire

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 3

The official nomination of candidates took place at the Shire offices Coraki, on Friday last at noon in the presence of Cr. Olive and a press representative. Mr…

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Shire Councillors' Travelling Expenses

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 5

On several occasions during last year, it will be remembered, the Tomki Shire Council had before it the question of Councillors' travelling expenses. The matter was again…

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Local and General the Byron Shire Elections

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 2

Sitting members of the Byron Shire Council are going to have a fight to retain their seats, as the following, nominations will show:--"A" Riding…

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Local Govebnmknt Elections. Shire Elections on the Lower Clarence

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 5

Mr. R. Johnson has announced himself as a candidate for the A. Riding. Cr. [?]. Morrison, who has beenn representing the Riding for six years, is not se[?]ing re…

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Sydney Council Power House. Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 5

The dispute with regard to the work of the firemen and trimmers at the City Council power house has been settled, and all dancer of a shortage of light and…

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Motor Fire Engine. Tuition of Local Men. Discussion at the Council

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 8

At a meeting of the Lismore Municipal Council last night his Worship the Mayor presented the following minute: Gentlemen, I wish to draw your attention to the…

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[?]Lmarra Municipality

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 5

The Ulmarra municipal elections take place on the 31st instant. The date of closing nominations has been fixed for Thursday next. It is understood that…

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