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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1914

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Kyogle Shire Council

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 2

THE regular meeting of the above was held yesterday, there being present Crs Allen (President in the chair). Alcorn, Mackrell, Mahoney,…

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Shire Council Work

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 3

A word of praise is due to the resigning Council of the Tomki Shire, for the very able manner in which they have legislated under Local…

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Byron Shire Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 8

A meeting of the Byron Shire Council was held yesterday when there were present:—Councillors Collings, President, in the chair, Banner, Armstrong, Bower,…

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The Shire Elections

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 4

Nominations for the forthcoming triennial Shire Elections, Tweed Shire, close with the Town Clerk to-morrow evening. Nothing fresh is heard…

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New Brighton Water Supply. "Unspeakable Pump Fluid," Caustic Letter to the Shire, Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 5

At yesterday's meeting of the Byron Shire Council a letter was read from J. R. H. Gaggin, reporting a most unsatisfactory position with reagard to the water…

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Lismore Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 3

A meeting of the Lismore Municipal Council was, held at the Council Chambers on Monday night, when there wore present his Worship the Mayor (Ald. R. J…

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The Town Council

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Town Council, the first this year, will be held to-night. The resolution passed by the public meeting in the Imperial…

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A Year's Work. Byron Shire President's Report

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 4

The following report from the President was read at yesterday's meeting of the Byron Shire Council:—On the conclusion of another year in our history, I have the…

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Legislative Council. Views of Labor Member Morrish. "You May Take It From Me." Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 5

Mr. Morrish, Labor member for King division, addressing his constituents, Bold, "The Legislative Council is not an instrument of our creation, but it will probably…

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Municipal Finance. a Warm Debate

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 6

At a meeting of the Lismore Municipal Council on Monday night the Mayor (Ald. R. J. Spinks) preached reports showing bank balances on January 12th,…

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Open Column. (This column being open for the expression of different opinions on public matters, they are to be considered as those of correspondents, and not necessarily endorsed by us. Communications must be written in ink.) Municipal Finances in Lismore, (To the Editor.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 2

Sir,—In view of the approaching municipal election, a description of high finance as practised by the rulers of the Lismore Council may be interesting to the…

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Ballina Municipal Council

Northern Star · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 3

Mayor Murtin presided over the Council meeting on, Monday night, Ald, Willson and Aid. Lowson being the only absontecs. The Finance Committee reported:—…

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Coraki Municipal Council

Northern Star · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of the above Council was held last Monday eveulug. Present Md. R. G. Benaud (Mayor), W..J. Hodge, M. C. Yausloy, W. Mclean, D. McKlunon…

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Gunduriumba Shire Elections

Northern Star · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 4

The ballot papers for Riding will be forwarded by post during next week to each elector. The marked ballot papers must be posted in sufficent time to reach…

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Shire Councillors Travelling Expenses

Northern Star · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 4

Some time ago there was a warm discussion in the Tomki Shire on the question of the charges of certain Councillors for travelling expenses. The public Works…

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Town Council

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 4

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening. Present: Alds. Davidson (Mayor), Reilly…

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Open Column Shire Elections. To the Editor

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 2

Sir,--Can't you let us know something of the history of the new candidates for Shire honours? I can't tell you much about them, but one thing…

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Herd-Testing Council. Quarterly Meeting

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 2

THE district Herd-testing Council met in the School of Arts, Mullumbimby, on Friday. Present. Messrs P. G. Whittall (President) and J. H…

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The Tweed-Richmond Herd-Testing Council

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 2

The following is a detailed account of the meeting of the Herd Testing Council on Friday last, a short precis of which has already appeared:--…

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Town Council. the Garage Tin. Flushing the Concrete Drain

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 3

A meeting of the Town Council was held last night, the Mayor (Ald. Connor) in the chair. There were also present. Aldermen Holston Higgins,…

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