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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

2,028 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 12 of 102

Cable Poles. What Aldermen Allege

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 2

Defects in the erection of the poles to carry the cables, from the Casino Municipal power house were alleged at last night's meeting of the council…

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Legislative Council Abolition Bill

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 5

In the Legislative Council this afternoon the Vice-President of the Executive Council (Mr. Willis) said it was the intention of the Government to restore to the business…

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Council Has Nothing to Fear

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 2

Speaking at last night's meeting of the Casino Council in regard to the electrical scheme, the Mayor (Ald. Jones) said that the way in which…

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In the Council. No New Legislation

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 3

In the Legislative Council, the Vice-President t of the Executive Council (Mr. Willis) said it was the intention of the Government to restore to the business…

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Causes of Cancer Research Council's Findings

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 4

The Medical Research Council has investigated 46,118 cases of cancer in males. It has discovered that chimney- sweeps are subject to cancer of the…

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Coolangatta Band Mayor Calls Meeting but Fails to put in Appearance Himself, and Meeting Lapses

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 2

Acting under instructions from the Mayor of Coolangatta (Ald. J. T. Matters), who is chairman of the Band Committee, the secretary of the…

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Out-back Centres. Where Roads Abe Scarce. Requests to Kyogle Shire. Position Discussed

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 4

A deputation consisting of ex-Cr. Montgomery and Messrs. C. Everett and H. S. Cullen waited on the Kyogle Shire Council on Monday to urge the…

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Petrol on Tap. Bowsers Line Street Fronts. Council Wants Fee

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 2

Bowsers will shortly line Casino footways at brief intervals if the present rate of erections continue. In addition to the number already…

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P Union Tweed District Council. Agenda Paper for Annual Meeting

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 5

The annual meeting or the Tweed District Council of the Primary Producers' Union will be held. in the School of Arts, Murwillumbah, on…

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Mullumbimby Council Proposals to Sink Wells for Use of Fire Brigade. Motor Truck to be Purchased

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 2

The Mullumbimby Municipal Council met on Monday night. Ald. W. E. Selwood (Mayor), presided, and others present were: Ald. F. Frost…

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Municipal Election North and South Agree Mr. Isaacs Supported

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 3

Members of South Lismore Progress Association met last night to decide on which candidate they were prepared to support in the by election on Saturday…

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Municipal Council

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night last. Aid. W. K Selwood (Mayor)…

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Paddington Mayor Vindicated Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 5

Lively scenes were witnessed at a meeting of the Paddington Labour League when seven Labour aldermen and the Mayor were charged with having supported a deputation…

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Coraki Municipal Council Special Meeting Economy Plan Fails Coraki

Northern Star · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 7

A special meeting of the council was held yesterday to consider the Mayor's minute, submitted to the council on January 18:—"That the council formulate a scheme for…

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Legislative Council a Brief Sitting

Northern Star · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 5

In the Legislative Council the sessional orders were agreed to and the House adjourned after a ten minutes' sitting until to-morrow when the Workmen's…

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Mullumbimby Council Fortnightly Meeting Mullumbimby

Northern Star · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 6

The Mullumbimby Municipal Council met last night. Ald. W. E. Selwood, Mayor, presided. With him were Ald. F. Frost, A. Burns, M. Stapleton, W. D. Bryant, and…

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Lismore Council Committees' Reports Works in Progress

Northern Star · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 6

The Mayor Ald. R. Kellas, presided at the meeting of the Lismore Muncipal Council on Monday night last. Aldermen R. White, F. Kennare, S. R. Arthur, C. McKenzie, E…

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Taking the Council to Task Chamber of Commerce Members Want All Papers Connected with the Hydro Electric Scheme Tabled

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 3

At last Thursday's meeting of the Chamber of Commerce the Municipal Council came in for a good deal of criticism for the expense it was…

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Shire Council

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 1

In addition to those published in last issue the following reports were submitted to the Shire Council at its meeting on Monday…

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Kyogle Shire Council. Business at Regular Meeting. Requests Receive Attention

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 4

The monthly meeting of Kyogle Shire Council was held on Monday. Present Cr. Aleorn (in the chair) Crs. O. C. Walters, J. M. Johnson and Norman…

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