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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

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Lismore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 7

The Lismore Municipal Council met on Monday night, when there were present: Aldermen McKenzie (Mayor), Lockett, White, Brewster, Ross, Parry, Robinson,…

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Byron Shire Council. Engineer's Report

Tweed Daily · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

At the meeting of the Byron Shire Council on Tuesday the Engineer's report, dealing with numerous matters, was as follows:—…

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An Alderman Gassed

Tweed Daily · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 4

Last week an adventure which might have resulted in a tragedy befell Ald W. A. Bourne. Repairs to gas pipes in an enclosed yard at Glyde's Chambers…

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Ballina Municipal Council

Northern Star · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

There were present at the fortnightly meeting of Balliha Municipal Council on Monday night the Mayor (Ald. T. Russell), and Aldermen E. R. Mobbs, B. Rice, H. B…

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Municipal Engineer's Report

Northern Star · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 7

The municipal engineer submitted the following report to the council meeting on Monday night last:—South Gundurimba road.—Owing to wet weather the repairs to this…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening. Present:—Aid. L. F. Benaud (Mayor), W. Nolan, W. H. Jackson, J. McMullen and J. G…

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Casino Municipal Council

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 8

The regular meeting was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, when the whole of the aldermen were present, the Mayor occupying…

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Town Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Murwillumbah Municipal Council was held on Wednesday. Present Aldermen Hynes (Mayor), Holston, Connor,…

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Council not a Political Body

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 4

Most people will agree with the action of the Mayor when he gave his casting vote against a motion of protest against the application of the…

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Primary Producers' Union. Richmond District Council

Northern Star · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Richmond District Council of the P.P.U. was held at the School of Arts, Kyogle, on Wednesday. The president. (Mr. W. T. Missingham) occupied…

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Byangum Bridge. Discussion at Council Meeting

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

At yesterday's Shire Council meeting a telegram was received from the Public Works Department stating that four tenders had been received, the…

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Electric Lighting Plant. Council Decides It Is Unsatisfactory

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

That the new Council is not so satisfied as the old with its electric lighting plant is evident. Last night the matter cropped up several times and…

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Labour Council Views on Federal Proclamation. Excessive Loyalty to "The Boss." SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 3

The Trades Hall Labor Council tonight decided to ask delegates to recommend their respective unions to subscribe 5 per 100 members per week to…

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Mayor Declines to Welcome New Aldermen

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 4

At the last meeting of Armidale Council the mayor declined to welcome the new Aldermen. "Since we-- or rather the old Council-- last…

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Tweed Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting

Tweed Daily · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Tweed Shire Council was held on Thursday. Present: Crs. Buchanan (President), Parker, Thompson, Perdriau,…

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Casino Municipal Council

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Casino Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night. Present Aldermen Mc-Dougall (Mayor), Waddell, Sheppard,…

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Redfern Council Voices Its Opinion. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 5

The Redfern Municipal Council discussed the Government's action in issuing' a proclamation in connection with the strike last night. It was resolved,…

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Primary Producers' Union. Richmond District Council. Annual Meeting

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Richmond District Council was held at the School of Arts, Kyogle, on Wednesday. Mr. W. T. Missingham,…

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Motor Licenses. Casino's Maximum Charge. Discussion at Council Meting

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 5

When the Sanitary Inspector's report was before the Casino Council on Tuesday night, recommendations in the report that motor car licenses be…

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Engineers' Strike. Casino Council Interested. Protest Against Government's Action Defeated

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 5

The action of the Prime Minister and the Federal Cabinet in making use of the powers obtained under the War Precautions Act to deal with the…

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