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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

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Municipal Council Appointments

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 4

At last night's meeting of the Lismore Municipal Council Mr. C. W. King, of the local Electric Lighting Co., was appointed to the position of mechanical engineer, and…

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Byron Shire Valuations. Meeting of Protest at Bangalow

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 7

On Thursday last there was considerable stir amongst ratepayers of Byron Shire, and they were to be seen in knots discussing something that was of more than ordinary…

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Council Resigns Fresh Elections at Kempsey

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 4

KEMPSEY, Saturday. In consequence of the ouster notices received from William Quinn on Thursday afternoon, the members of the Kempsey municipal…

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Road Tax on Motors. Early Imposition Foreshadowed. Municipalities Must Be Recompensed

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—An increase in the main roads grant was asked for by a large and representative deputation to the Minister of Local Government, Mr. Fitzpatriek,…

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Lismore Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting. Wheel Traffic Committee's Recommendations

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 6

The Lismore Municipal Council met at the local chambers on Monday night, the Mayor presiding. All the aldermen were present with the exception of Dr. Kellas, who is…

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Kempsey Council Resigns

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

In consequence of ouster notices received from William Quinn, the Kempsey Council, after holding an informal, meeting on Friday afternoon, handed…

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Inspector Talks Back at Council

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 1

Strained relations exist between the Health Inspector and the Hastings Shire Councils. The Inspector is a keen advocate for the securing…

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Vending Fruit From Barrows Council Refuses Application

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

In a letter to last night's meeting of the local Council, J. H. Reilly, fruiterer, Lismore, asked, permission for a burrow stand for the sale of fruit…

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Casino Council's Quarry. Profit of £415 Manager's Services Recognised

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

sThe Quarry Committee reported to last night's meeting of the local Council:—"In reviewing the working of the quarry for the last year your…

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P.P.U. Meeting of the Richmond Council. Secretary Resigns

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

LISMORE, Tuesday. --The annual meeting of the Richmond District Council of the P.P.U. to- day was largely it tended. Mr. F. H. Bartlett, president,…

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Local Government. in a Larger Measure. Powers of the County Council

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

The Casino Council was asked by letter at its meeting last night to approve of the following powers being delegated- to the Richmond County Council:…

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Dalley-street Needs. Deputation to Council. Water, Electric Light and Roads

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

At the meeting of the Lismore Municipal Council held on Monday night a deputation consisting of Messrs. Martin and Blanch, the former being hon. secretary of the…

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Casino Municipality. Last Night's Meeting

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 2

The Mayor (Aid. Jones) presided over a full attendance of aldermen at last night's meeting of the local council…

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Municipal Sale Yards

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 4

For the month of January the following stock were disposed of through the Lismore municipal saleyards.—Cattle over 2 years. 312; under 2 yours, 204; pigs, 1515; total…

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Coraki Municipality. Defective Town Drain. Water Supply Scheme

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Coraki Municipality was held on Monday night. Present were: Aid. L. F. Benaud (Mayor), Ald. Allison, Jackson, McMullen, Nolan, and…

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Byron Shire Council

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 2

The meeting of the Byron Shire Council was held in Byron Bay on Tuesday. There were present: Crs. Banner, Collings, Fernance, Selwood, Snow,…

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Byron Shire Council. Business at Fortnightly Meeting

Northern Star · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above shire was held on Tuesday last. President Banner was in the chair, and with him were Crs. T. Armstrong, R. Collings, C. Fernance,…

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Tintenbar Shire Council. Engineers Report and Correspondence

Northern Star · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 7

A meeting of the Tintenbar Shire Council was held in the Shire Chambers on Monday, when the following councillors were present:—D. A. Robins (president),…

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Local Government Mullumbimby Municipal Council

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Mullumbimby Municipal Council was held in the council chambers on Monday night last. There were present Ald. Morrison…

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Ballina Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Northern Star · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the council was held on Monday night. Present: His Worship the Mayor (Ald. T. Russell), and Alds. F. Stangei. T. Torrens, E. R. Mobbs, P. E…

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