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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1921

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Shire Engineers' Allowances

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 3

At a meeting of Tweed Shire Council the engineer wrote that the proposed motor cycle and side car was not a good proposition owing…

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Town Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Murwillumbah Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night, the following being present: Aid. Connor (Mayor),…

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Anti-soldier Policy. Lord Mayor's Puerile Excuse. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 3

The Lord Mayor (Aid. Lambert) to-day referred to the protest of the Mothers, Wives, and Widows' Association in which they stated that they…

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Labour Council Resolutions. Mr. Dooley Called Upon to Resign. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 3

A fair gathering of unemployed attended to-night's meeting of the Trades and Labour Council, when the unemployment situation was discussed…

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The Municipal Elections

Northern Star · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 6

The party managers of both sides are preparing for the municipal election, which will be held in July. The danger is going to lie in split votes. The Labor party will…

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Byron Shire Council. Engineer's Report

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 7

At Tuesday's meeting of the Byron Shire Council the Engineer reported:-- For the last fortnight No. 1 gang reformed 22 chains of road, metalled 13…

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Water Hyacinth, and the County Council. Kyogle Shire Council's Difficulty

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 1

As indicated in the last issue of the "Examiner," the Kyogle Shire Council at its meeting on Monday was faced with an exacting…

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Casino Municipal Council

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 6

A meeting of the Casino Council was held on Tuesday night. The Mayor (Aid. J. B. McDougall) presided. Others present were Messrs. W. Wallace, H…

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Kyogle Shire Election

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 2

Nomination day, for the extraordinary election in C Riding, Kyogle Shire, caused by the resignation of Crs. Johnston and Gibbens, has been…

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Charge on Shire Punts

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 7

That a charge should be made on all shire punts between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., and that the revenue derived therefom should become extra…

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County Council

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 4

Kyogle Shire Council, by a majority vote, on Monday expressed its determination to remain a member of the Richmond…

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Anti-soldier Policy. Lord Mayor and War Trophies The Usual Sneer. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 5

The Lord Mayor stated to-day that the Council would place no obstacles in the way of returned soldiers desirous of seeing-war trophies exhibited in…

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Called on to Resign. Mr. Dooley and Labor Council

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday. -- Last night's meetings of the Labor Council passed resolutions protesting against the action of the Government in stopping…

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Soldiers Preference Worries Labor Aldermen

Northern Star · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Labor aldermen of the City Council are somewhat worried over the Act which stipulates that preference be given to returned soldiers, and Alderman…

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Unemployed. Labor Council Criticised

Northern Star · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Commenting on the Labor Council's actions in regard to the unemployed Mr. Gregory Waite, assistant secretary of the United Laborers' Society, said:…

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City Council and Returned Soldiers

Northern Star · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday The Lord Mayor, Ald. Lambert, says he is becoming, tired of the frequent attacks made on the City Council in the name of returned soldiers. There has…

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Council of Apprenticeship

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The question of forming a council of apprenticeship on which both employers and employees would be represented, and which would assist the Board…

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Apprenticeship. Question of Forming a Council. Getting Down to Real Work. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 3

The question of forming a Council of Apprenticeship, on which both employers and employees would be represented, which would assist the Board of Trade…

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Milk Famine. a Matter for City Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Lord Major has suggested in view of the present milk shortage the milk supply of Sydney and possibly of the whole metropolitan area should be…

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Municipal Council

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 6

THE fornightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, 14th inst. Present:—Ald. J. C. Morrison (Mayor), W.D…

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