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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

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Land Valuation in Bryen Shire

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 5

The recent revaluations made by the Valuer General's Department in Byron Shire was the subject of much discussion at the last meeting…

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County Council Powers. a Coraki Proposal. Not Approved by Councils

Northern Star · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 2

The proposal emanating from the Richmond River County Council that increased powers be delegated to it docs not seem likely to be approved by the municipalities and shires…

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Local Government Tweed Shire Council. Regular Meeting

Tweed Daily · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Tweed Shire Council was held yesterday. There were present Cr. A. Buchanan (president), and Crs. Lyle, McCollum, Gillies,…

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County Council's Powers

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 7

In view of the hostile and hesitating attitude of several shire councils to the application of the R.R. County Council for certain specified powers…

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City Council Engineers. Reject 48 Hours

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—The engine drivers rejected the agreement of the City Council Conciliation Committee for a 48-hour week…

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Jersey Herd Society. Casino Committees Requests. Council Signifies Its Agreement

Northern Star · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—A meeting of the council of the New South Wales brunch of the Australian Jersey Herd Society agreed to the request of the Casino committee to be…

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Shire Councillor Mulct for Slander

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 3

"I am going to give him five days to give up the post office. If he does not comply he will probably get eighteen months for false…

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County Council Powers

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 2

The proposal to delegate additional powers to the R.R. County Council has so far been favored by only Coraki and Casino municipal councils. Kyogle,…

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The City Council Budget

Northern Star · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 7

The chairman of the finance committee of the City Council has delivered his Budget speech, but, as one of the metropolitan newspapers criticises, "The city finances still…

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Old Bonalbo. Cream Supply Decrease. Shire, Railways and Ticks

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 5

The weather is very dry, and mostly very hot. Water is exceedingly scarce, though there is plenty of dry feed. Once again is emphasised the necessity…

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Sydney City Council. Another Stormy Meeting

Northern Star · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—A stormy meeting of the City Council last night discussed the applications of 81 persons for the position of city surveyor. Eventually the number was…

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Jersey Herd Society Casino Committee's Requests. the Council Agrees

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the Council of the New South Wales branch of the Australian Jersey Herd Society agreed to the request of the Casino committee to…

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Hydro-electricity. Big Scheme for the North. Conference at Armidaie. County Council to Be Formed

Northern Star · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 12

Representatives met in conference at Armidalc on Friday, 16th inst., from the shires and municipalities throughout the north and north-west to consider the question of…

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Electricity Charges. Municipality of Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 14

The charges resulting from the recent installation of meters by the Ballina Co-op. R. amd P. Co., Ltd., has been the subject of much discussion amongst consumers, and…

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Municipal Employees. Federal Award Desired

Northern Star · Saturday 24 February 1923 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—Most of the New South Wales municipal employees are in State organisations and are working under State agreements. Now that there is one Federal…

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Shire Engineer's Claim. a Verdict Awarded

Northern Star · Monday 26 February 1923 · page 6

SYDNEY, Saturday.—A verdict of £110 was awarded the plaintiff by Judge Bevan in the District Court yesterday in a case in which Mr. J. Sullivan, a former shire…

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Good Friday the Opening of the Show. Sir Samuel Hordern Defends the Action of the Council

Tweed Daily · Monday 26 February 1923 · page 3

SYDNEY, Saturday.--Sir Samuel Hordern, president of the Royal Agricultural Society, has written to Archbishop Wright in reference to the latter's…

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Tweed Shire. Engineer's Reports

Northern Star · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 3

The shire clerk (Mr. C. Chorstie) submitted the following to the Tweed Shire Council meeting on Thursday:— Road Murwillumbah, via Condong and…

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City Council Garage. Unsatisfactory Position

Northern Star · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—A test audit of the affairs of the City Council garage is said to disclose an unsatisfactory position regarding money owing…

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Local Government Coolangatta Town Council. Monthly Meeting

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Coolangatta Municipal Council was hold in the Town Hall on Friday evening last, there being present: Ald. J. Gardiner (Mayor),…

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