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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

2,028 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 5 of 102

The Mayor Was Wrong

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 2

When the Casino Municipal Council met on Tuesday night, the thermometer registered a few degrees short of the century, proving that Herb. Kelleway…

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"Lang the Tyrant." Eastwood's Mayor's Opinion

Tweed Daily · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--At a meeting of the Eastwood Council, last night, the Mayor (Alderman Ball) remarked. "If ever a tyrant sat in the…

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Hold Up of Mayor Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 5

Two men were arrested at Alexandria in connection with the holdup of Ald. Gollan, Mayor of Auburn, at his home on Wednesday night. The suspects were seen by…

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Road Problems. Tweed Shire Council's Difficulties. Lack of Funds. Deputation to Ask for Assistance

Tweed Daily · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 4

Tweed Shire Council is faced with a grave problem. Most of the roads are in a deplorable condition, and in many cases traffic has…

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Gundurimba Shire Public Works Estimates

Northern Star · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 6

At last Thursday's meeting of the Gundurimba Shire Council it was resolved that the various sums stated in the following estimates be voted to cover the cost of the…

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Tintenbar Shire Monthly Meeting Alstonville

Northern Star · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 6

There was a full attendance of the councillors at the regular meeting of the Tintenbar Shire Council on Monday, With the exception of Cr. Alcorn, who sent an…

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"Cab, Sir?" Are the Vehicles Safe? "Not Fit for the Street," Says Alderman

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 6

Those chariots which convey the passenger from the station to the hotel and the resident from his or her domicile to the town and back to home,…

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Adult Franchise Is Not Justified. Says Mayor of Casino

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 6

Councils all over the State are up in arms against the Lang Government over its intention to re-introduce the Bill to provide for adult franchise and…

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Noxious Weeds Spreading in Kyogle Shire Kyogle

Northern Star · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 16

The, problem crcated by tlie spreading of noxious weeds in the shire and the matter of eradicating the weeds without causing hardship on the landowners and occupiers…

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Town Council and 44 Hours

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 5

The question of the 44-Hour Bill, now operative, was considered by the Casino Town Council on Tuesday evening. The Mayor (Ald. E. Jones) stated that the…

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Legislative Council. More Appointments Likely

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 4

Sydney, Friday.--A special meeting of the A.L.P. Executive has been called for to-morrow. It is understood the chief business will be endorsing…

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Gundurimba Shire Rate for Current Year Valuer-general's Request

Northern Star · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 9

The ordinary meeting of Gundurimba Shire Council on Thursday was attended by Councilors J. F. Buckley (president), W. N. McPherson, O. H. McPherson, J. C. Hicks, J…

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Tomki Shire. Yesterday's Meeting. Visit of Main Roads Board

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 5

Tomki Shire Council met yesterday. There were present: The President (Cr. W. Sullivan), and Councillors G. [?] Whitehead, G. Meldrum, H. J. Clark,…

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Government in Trouble. Defeated in Council

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 4

Sydney, Friday.--The defeat of the Government in the Legislative Council on the Local Government Bill when a vital amendment was insisted…

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Government Defeated. Set Back From Council

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday. -- The Government met with a sensational defeat in the Legislative Council last night over the Parliamentary Elections Bill…

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The Extra Rate. Discussion in Council

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 4

At the Council meeting on Wednesday dealing with the matter of Dyraaba roads, the President was informed by the Engineer that the…

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Ballina Council a Slight Breeze Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 9

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

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Casino Council First Meeting for the Year Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 9

The Mayor (Ald. Elsmer Jones) presided at the first meeting of the Casino council of the new year last night. There were also present Ald. Collyer, Wedlock, Clark,…

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Pledges by M's.L.C. Agree to Abolition of Council Melbourne

Northern Star · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 16

In the Legislative Assembly the Premier in response to a request by Sir George Fuller gave the wording of pledges signed by Mr. Farrar and others when appointed to…

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Grass Grown Streets General Clean-up Wanted. Council Decides Against Effort by Stock

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1926 · page 6

Last June the Casino Municipal Council carried a resolution that no stock be allowed to stray on the streets, and this ordinance has been pretty…

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