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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1922

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Preference to Soldiers. City Council Makes Changes

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The City Council to-night by thirteen votes to seven carried a resolution in favour of preference to returened soldiers. which principle was not…

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Shire Valuations Increase of 150 Per Cent. Ratepayers up in Arms

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 2

The voluations made by the Valuer-General's Department have just been issued in the Wallarobba Shire (Dungog) and land owners are up in arms over the…

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State Election Northern Tablelands Electorate. Progressive Council Against Coalition

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 2

A representative of the Electoral District Council of the Progressive Party for the Northern Tablelands electorate was held in Glen Innes on…

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Wholesome Party Politics. Franco-british Relations. the Supreme Council. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—"We are taking the field and entering the lists against Mr. Lloyd George," was the declaration of Lord Gladstone, chief organiser of the…

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Electric Power. Lismore Council's Scheme. Application to Borrow £35,000. Fobmal Resolutions Carried

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 2

A special meeting of the Listmore Municipal Council last night took another step in the direction of carry out the proposal to borrow £35,000 for the installation of a…

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City Administration. Council Seeks Royal Commission. Paddington Proposal Goes Overboard

Northern Star · Thursday 26 January 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A motion asking for a Royal Commission to inquire into certain phases of the City Council's administration was agreed to at last night's…

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Tintenbar Shire Council. Rates for 1922

Northern Star · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 7

A meeting of the Tintenbar Shire Council was held at Alstonville on Monday, January 23, when, the following were present:—Crs. Biggs (president), Daley, Fitzpatrick,…

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"I Am a Republican." Brisbane City Council Scene

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 2

At the conclusion of the business at a meeting of the Brisbane City Conn-cil alderman Gelson moved and Alderman McLachlin seconded,…

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Shire Clerk Resigns

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1922 · page 4

On the application of Mr. S. Daley, Shire Clerk to the Blue Mountains Shire Council, an inquiry, which closed this week, was held into the matter of his…

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New State District Council

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 28 January 1922 · page 1

A meeting of the Kyogle New State District Council was held at the "Examiner" office on Saturday last, there being present Messrs…

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New Staters. Kyogle Council's Decision. Two Candidates Wanted

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1922 · page 2

The Kyogle District Council to the Northern New State League, at a meeting this week, decided to approach the New State District Councils within the…

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Reduced Wages. County Council Favourable. Will Co-operate with Byron

Northern Star · Saturday 28 January 1922 · page 6

The Richmond River County Council had before it yesterday the question of the reduction of the wages of shire and municipal employees…

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Keeping Down Hyacinth. Work of the County Council. Restricted Powers on Other Matters

Northern Star · Saturday 28 January 1922 · page 6

The Richmond River County Council held a meeting at the Lismore Council Chambers on Friday under the presidency of Aid. Benaud Mayor of Coraki. Others present were:…

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"God Help N.s.w." Mayor's View of Government

Tweed Daily · Monday 30 January 1922 · page 3

It is stated in a message from Young that Mr. Hugh Main, M.L.A., has been nominated as a Progressive candidate for Cootamundra…

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R.R. County Council. Hyacinth and Other Questions

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 3

The Richmond River County Council held a meeting on Friday under the presidency of Aid. Benaud, Mayor of Coraki. Others present were:-Aid…

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Local Government Tweed Shire Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 6

A meeting of the Tweed Shire Council was held on Friday last. The President Cr. Parker, was m the chair, and others present were Crs…

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Coraki Municipal Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Coraki Municipal Council was held on Monday night, when there were present: Aldermen L. F. Benaud, W. Nolan, Jackson, MeMullen,…

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Mullumbimby Municipal Council

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Mullumbimby Municipal Council was held on Monday night. Present: Ald. Morrison (Mayor,), Selwood, Frost,…

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Casino Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 2

The regular meeting was held last evening, when there were present Aid. E. Jones (Mayor), S.T. Northcott, W. Wallace, H.T. Sheppard, T. Clark, A…

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Municipal Council. Monday Night's Meeting

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 3

The Lismore Municipal Council held its usual fortnightly meeting on Monday night. The Mayor (Ald. C. McKenzie) presided, and there were also present: Aldermen…

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