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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

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

Coraki Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 2

The first meeting of the new Council was held on Monday last. Present:—Ald. McMullen (Mayor), W. H. Jackson, L. F. Benaud, W. R. Williams, and J…

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Shire Council's Request Opposed

Northern Star · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 4

At last meeting of the North Lismore Ratepayers' Association Mr. H. Pritchard referred to the action of the Terania Shire Council in endeavouring to have a portion…

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Shire Boundaries

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Copmanharst Shire Council a letter was read from the clerk of Kyogle Shire, who wrote stating that his council…

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Copmanhurst Shire Matters

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Copmanhurst Shire Council the following tenders were accepted for road work at the places mentioned:--…

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General News Lismore's, First Mayor

Northern Star · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 4

Speaking at a meeting last night Ald. R. White regretted that with the exception of Stocks Park there was nothing in Lismore to perpetuate the memory of Lismore's first…

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Legislative Council. to Be Abolished

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 2

Sydney,Friday.--The Premier, Mr. Lang, announced this morning that Cabinet had definitely decided to introduce a bill this…

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Ballina Council Fortnightly Meeting Balllna

Northern Star · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Ballina Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night, the Mayor (Ald. J. Barlow) presiding. There was a full attendance. The…

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Byron Shire Felicitations Cr. Snow As Host Progressive Programme Outlined Byron Bay

Northern Star · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 9

Following a rule that has been in vogue in Byron shire for several years, Cr. J. G. Snow, the newly elected president on Tuesday last at the conclusion ot the shire…

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Immediate Abolition. the Legislative Council. Bill Introduced Next Week

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday,--The immediate abolition of the Legislative Council has been decided upon by the State Cabinet, and a Bill will be submitted…

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Council to Go Cabinet's Decision. Bill This Session. Protecting Ministers

Tweed Daily · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday. The Premier (Mr. Lang), announced to-day that Cabinet definitely decided to introduce…

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Council Abolition Bill This Session Cabinet Unanimous "Ministers Will Be Protected"

Northern Star · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 5

The Premier (Mr. Lang) announced to-day that the Cabinet, had definitely decided to introduced a bill this session to abolish the Legislative Council…

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Differential Rating Municipal Farm Lands

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 2

The East Maitland Municipal Council, at a special meeting last week, decided to adopt the principle of differential rating. It was also decided to…

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Second Session. Parliament Resumes To-morrow. Duration Rests with Council

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—The second session of the State Parliament will be resumed to-marrow. When questioned as to the probable…

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Late Sitting Lismore Council Important Decisions

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 4

Lismore Municipal Council last night sat for the first time in 1926 and extended the meeting over two days. In accordance with the regulations the meeting adjourned…

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State Parliament Session Resumes To-day Suicide of Council Gold Passes to Be Retained Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 5

Without dissenting voice the Parliamentary Labour Caucus to-day agreed to the decision of the Cabinet that legislation for the abolition of the…

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Coraki Municipal Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 4

At a special meeting of the Coraki Municipal Council held on Monday the resignation of Mr. W. Hope, electrical engineer to the council, was accepted as from January…

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Legislative Council. Premier Questioned

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 2

Sydney, Tuesday.--When the Assembly met this morning Mr. Bavin asked whether it was the. Government's intention to introduce a bill to…

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Local Government Mullumbimby Council

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 6

The regular meeting of the Mullumbimby Council was held on Monday night. The Mayor (Ald. W. E. Selwood), and Alds. W. D. Bryant, A…

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Lismore Council. Big Expenditures Sanctioned

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 2

Lismore Municipal Council arrived at some important decisions at the meeting held on Monday night. It was decided to borrow £20,000 for the…

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Swimming Baths Proposals Needs of Lismore Evidence Placed Before the Municipal Council "Memorial Baths" Suggestion From Returned Soldiers

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 4

Lismore's need of proper swimming facilities has attracted a good deal of attention during the past few months. Further publicity has been given to the proposal by representations made to the Municipal Council, and by the suggestion advanced at the meeting of the Soldiers and Sailors' Club last night…

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