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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

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Municipal and Shire Employees

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 4

The secretary of the Shires Association of N.S.W. (Mr. Glassop) advised the Gundurimba Shire Council, under date January 7, that it would be about three weeks…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 8

A special meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening. Present:—Ald. L. F. Benaud (Mayor), McMullen, Nolan and Opic…

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Gundurimba Shire Valuations

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 4

At the meeting of the Gundurimba Shire Council yesterday the clerk, Mr. J. Allen, reported that the new L.G. Act having come into operation there were no valuations in…

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Wake Up, Woodburn Shire!

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 7

Sir,—Many have read with interest the discussion at last meeting of Woodburn Shire Council touching, Evans Head reserve. Matters there are certainly not…

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Council Felicitations

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 4

At the conclusion of the ordinary business at Wednesday's meeting of Tomki Shire Council, Cr. Watterson said that was the last meeting at…

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Kyogle Shire Council

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 6

The regular monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday last Present: Crs. Alcorn (President, in the chair), Mackrell, Moore, Heffernan and…

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Tomki Shire Council

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 6

The last meeting of the Council as at present constituted was held on Wednesday. Present: Councillors Bulmer (President), D. W. Cowan, J. Sullivan…

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Tweed Shire Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 4

The Tweed Shire Council met yesterday. The following were present: Crs. Alex. Buchanan (President), McMahon, Bothwell, Knight, Marks, Gillies, and…

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Tomki Shire Roads. Commerce Chamber's Criticism. Council Wants Withdrawal

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Casino Chamber of Commerce some criticism was levelled at the Gundurimba and Tomki Shire Councils regarding…

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Shire Elections

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. A, C. Waller advises us that he is withdrawing from the contest for C Riding owing to the apathy shown by electors up in his district…

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Terania Shire Valuations

Northern Star · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 4

Owing to the new L.G. Act not providing for the continuance of Valuations from the old. period the Terania Shire at its meeting yesterday reappointed Mr. J. Flaherty as valuer…

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Shire Elections. Nominations for Tweed

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 4

Following are the names of those who have been nominated to contest the three Ridings of the Tweed Shire at the forthcoming elections:…

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The New Council

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 2

The new Shire Council to be elected on January 31st next will have several problems to solve, and until it gets into its…

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Labor Council and Drink

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--A notice of motion was tabled at last night's meeting of the Sydney Trades and Labor Council that in view of the attitude…

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Culcairn Shire Candidates. a Strong Protest Lodged. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 5

Premier Holman was interviewed today by a deputation of returned soldier at Cootamundra, who protested against the nomination of two former internees…

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Municipal Elections

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 4
Also in Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser

It is pleasing to note that at last a commendable and practical interest in the affairs of the Municipality are being, more prominently evidenced by our…

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Tomki Shire Council

Northern Star · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Tomki Shire Council was held in the shire offices on Wednesday, January 14th, when there were present Councillors Bulmer (president), Raun,…

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Terania Shire Council

Northern Star · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 4

The Terania Shire Council met at Lismore on Friday, when there were present Crs. Missingham (president), Chisholm, Somerville, Williams, Foster and Windsor…

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Refreshments for Aldermen

Northern Star · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 4

At a meeting of the Glen Innes Council a motion was moved by Aid. Legh that the Mayoral allowance be £75 for the ensuing year. The motion was opposed by Ald…

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