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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

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Lismore Municipal Council. Engineer's Report

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 5

At the last meeting of Lismore Council the engineer reported as follows- The works carried out have been principally repairs and street cleaning. Culverts have…

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Mullumbimby Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Mullumbimby Council was held on Monday night. Ald. W. E. Selwood (Mayor) presided, and there were also present Ald. Frost, C. W…

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Municipal Elections. Casino Council Candidates Probable Straters and Nonstarters. Wide Choice for Ratepayers

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

With the approach of the municipal elections, interest in affairs municipal in Casino is growing, and the chances are that there will be a fair…

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TWEED-RICHMOND H.T. COUNCIL. Meeting of Delegates

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

A meethig of the Tweed-Riehmond Herd Testing Council was held in Bangalow on 20th December. The following delegates were present:—Messrs. J. D. Condon, W. J…

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Coming Municipal Elections

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 4

The general elections in all shires and munieipalities will take place on January 31. In municipalities candidates must have their nominations in by January 23. In shires,…

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Byron Shire Council

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 2

The above Council met on Tuesday at Byron Bay. Present: Crs. Armstrong (President), Wells, Collings, Gibson and Banner…

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Ballina Municipal Council

Northern Star · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 3

The following were present at the regular fortnightly meeting of the Ballina Municipal Council on Monday night: Aldermen T. Russell (Mayor), P. E. Tighe, J. Harris, W…

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Municipal Prosecutions

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 January 1920 · page 2

Before Mr. A. J. Piesley, P.M., at the Murwillumbah Police Court yesterday, a case in which Harvey E. Thomas was charged with having no lights on…

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Woodburn Shire Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Tuesday last. Present:—Crs. J. T. Olive (President), L. Birmingham, C. Patch, A. W. Roue, C. Yabsley…

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Byron Shire Council

Northern Star · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 6

A meeting of Byron Shire Council was held on Tuesday, there being present: Crs Armstrong, Banner, Collings, Wells and Gibson Cr. Armstrong presided…

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Casino Municipal Council

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

The regular meeting on Tuesday was presided over by the Mayor (Ald. O. W. Small), and the other aldermen present were W. Gill, G. K. Imeson, J. P…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 7

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Monday last. Present:—Ald. L. F. Benaud (Mayor), W. Nolan, W. H. Jackson, J. G. A. Mitchell, A. J…

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Casino Council

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 4

The Municipal Council on Tuesday evening fixed upon the Town Hall as the polling place for the triennial election of aldermen, and fixed the…

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Hours at the Council Chambers

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. Connor) suggested at Wednesday's meeting of the Murwillumbah Municipal Council that the collectors services be dispensed with, and…

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The Shire Election. Who Are to be the Candidates

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

The election of Councillors for the Shire takes place shortly--nominations have to be in by Thursday next--and as yet few candidates are announced. Of…

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Town Council. First Meeting in New Year

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

The Murwillumbah Municipal Council met for the first time in the new year on Wednesday night. The following were in attendance: Aid. Connor…

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Municipal Rating

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 4

The Municipal Council on Tuesday evening fixed the various rates for the ensuing year on the same basis as those existing last year. The Town…

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Municipal Valuations

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 4

The passing of the new Local Government Act has brought about several important changes in regard to administration, and Casino Municipal Council…

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Strikes in Africa. Refusal to Work with Germans. Municipal Strike at Durban. CAPETOWN

Tweed Daily · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 3

The finding of the Simmerdeep enquiry has caused much dissatisfaction. The British Miners' Strike Committee has issued a statement severely…

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Shire Elections

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 2

The following are the nominations declared for the Kyogle Shire elections: A Riding: G. E. Brooks, O. C. Green, James Martin, R. J. Moore,…

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