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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

1,805 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 10 of 91

Tintenbar Shire Repairs to District Bridges Many Important Works Proposed Meeting of the Council

Northern Star · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 7

A meeting of the Tintenbar Shire Council was held in the Alstonville Shire chambers on Monday, when the full council was present. Cr. D. A. Robins, president, occupied…

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Court of Petty Sessions Omki Shire v. BROWN

Northern Star · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 6

CASINO, Wednesday.—The Tomki Shire Council proceeded against Ernest Brown, motor car proprietor, for, it was alleged, plying for hire in Tomki Shire without holding…

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Local Government Mullumbimby Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Tweed Daily · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Mullumbimby Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night last. The Mayor, Ald. J. T. Stewart,…

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Byron Shire Annual Inspection of Roads. Claim for Loan Vote

Northern Star · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 7

The Byron Shire Council met on Tuesday. Cr. Banner presided, and with him were Crs. T. Armstrong. C. Fernance, W. E. Selwood, and R. Collings…

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A Brick Area Mullumbimby Council Takes Action

Tweed Daily · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 2

At the meeting of the Mullumbimby municipal council on Monday night last, Ald. Stewart moved, Ald. Bryant seconded, and it was carried, "That the…

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Town Improvements Council Takes Action. The River Bank Site

Tweed Daily · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 2

At the meeting of the Murwillumbah Municipal Council last night the matter of improving the river bank along Commercial Road for park…

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ALD. J. C. Morrison Retires From Civic Life. Characterised by a colleague as one of the finest Aldermen that ever sat at the table

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 2

Id. J. V. Morrison forwarded his resignation as Alderman to the Council at Monday night's meeting. Referring to the resignation, the…

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Given Up Hope Council and Road Grant. Much Work for Nothing

Tweed Daily · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 2

Murwillumbah Municipal Council has lost its faith in Government departmental nature (if it ever had any). At last night's meeting of the council a…

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Anderson and the Cup Play in Next Contests. Proposal Before Council

Tweed Daily · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--It has been learned from a most reliable source that a proposal has been made on behalf or J. O. Anderson that certain action should…

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Woodburn Shire Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 7

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Tuesday last. Present:—Crs.B. G Yabsley (President), P. Malone, M. Yabsley, F. J. Fallon, C. Yabsley,…

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Council's Electricity Scheme. the Mayor's Advocacy. (To the Editor.)

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 7

Sir,—The time is now approaching when the ratepayers lighting area will be called upon to ,deside whether they will they advantage of the…

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Gundurimba Shire Bituminous Road Work Proposed Meeting of the Council

Northern Star · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Gundurimba Shire Council there were present Crs. Hoskins (president), Cameron, McPherson, Sutton, Ball and Buckley…

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Kyogle Shire Council. Business of the Month. Many Road Improvements Urged

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 3

The Council met in the Shire Chambers Kyogle, on Wednesday, when, these in attendance were: Crs. R. J. Moore (president), J. Reid, A. C…

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Coraki Municipal Council. a Lively Interlude

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Monday evening. Present:—Aid. L. F. Benaud (Mayor), W. Nolan, W. H. Jackson, J. Allison, J. McMullen…

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City Council Loan

Northern Star · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The City Council has arranged for a £1,000,000 loan in London. The credit of the council, it is stated, has never stood higher in the world's financial…

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Noxious Weeds. Vigilance Op Kyogle Shire

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 6

The Noxious Weeds Inspector reported to Wednesday's meeting of Kyogle Shire as follows:— I have visited various portions of the…

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Musical Society Proposed Eisteddfod Council

Northern Star · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 4

The Musical Festival Society held a committee meeting last night. The president, Mr. A. T. Stratford, was in the chair, and others present were:— Messrs. A. Cordery,…

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Terania Shire Business at Regular Meeting Nimbin Sanitary Service

Northern Star · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 3

The Terania Shire Council met at Lismore on Tuesday. Present: Crs. Green (president), Cullen, James, Somerville, and Armstrong. An apology was received from Cr. Simes…

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Eastern Diseases Meat Council on Warpath

Tweed Daily · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.--At a meeting of the Australian Meat Council to-day, it was resolved to ask the Government for a full statement as to the position with…

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In the Boom City Council Has Plenty of Money

Tweed Daily · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.-- The City Council last night voted £3000 as a fund for entertaining the officers and men from the visiting British [?]eet. The…

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