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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

2,028 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 8 of 102

Wrongful Dismissal Ganger Obtains Verdict Against the Coolangatta Town Council

Tweed Daily · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 4

In connection with the case which came before Mr. W. E. H. Ferguson, P.M., at the Coolangatta Court House on November 27th last, wherein J. J…

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Council Chambers at Ballina F.j. Board.m.i.a Architect

Northern Star · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 9

The above is a photograph of the n cw Council Chambers at Ballina, the foundations of which are now being laid. Entrance to the building is through a brick portico, giving access to a memorial vesti bule 28ft. x 13ft. On the left of the vestibu le is placed the public office 18ft. x 17ft, town clerk's office 18ft. by 11ft., inspector's room 15ft., and strong roo m 10ft. x 6ft. To the right of the vestibule is the Council Chamber 28ft. x 20ft. and, M ayor's room 12ft. 6in. x 10ft. Sanitary tary accommodation, lavatories, etc., for both sexes are at the rear; and behind the council chambers is a back varandah 11ft. wide. The building is on reinforced…

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The Auburn Hold-up Two Men Committed for Trial on Charge of Assaulting Mayor with Intent to Rob Him

Tweed Daily · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--At Parramatta Police Court to-day, Thomas Sutton and George Canale were committed for trial on a charge of having assaulted…

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Shires Protest President of Shires' Association Voices Disapproval of Proposal to Dissolve Council

Tweed Daily · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Local Government, Amendment Bill which contains provisions for the dissolving of all…

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Where is Percival ? Labor Supporter's Mysterious Disappearance Council Abolition Debate Adjourned Again. Government May Avoid Defeat by Prorogation

Tweed Daily · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

The mysterious disappearance of Mr. J. Percival, a Labor member, led to stonewalling tactics in the Legislative Council yesterday in the debate on the bill to abolish the Upper House…

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Political Juggling. Legislative Council Must Go. Premier's Outburst

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—It is stated Parliament either on February 9 or 16, will be decided upon at the…

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Works Approved Lismore Council Decisions

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 2

The Mayor, Ald. R. Kellas, presided at the meeting of the Lismore Municipal Council last night. Aldermen F. Kennare, S. R. Arthur, E. J. Eggins, W. E. Bryant, G. A…

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Fodder Conservation Council's Scheme Upper Hunter Suggestion

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Upper Hunter Shire Council, Councillor Abbott distributed copies of the following scheme of fodder conservation to the other councillors, and…

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Council Abolition Mr. Percival Located Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 5

The Premier, in an interview stated that he was determined that the Legislative Council should go. He had made his plans and could not see defeat in the end…

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The Legal Aspect? Abolition of Legislative Council. Fateful Clause in Constitution

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 2

The legal aspect of the proposed abolition of the Legislative Council excited a deal of attention during the debate last week…

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Municipal Works

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 2

In the report of the consulting engineer (Mr. H. C. Murray) to the Lismore Municipal Council last night the following works were mentioned:—…

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Electric Supply Aldermen's Criticisms Mayor's Definite Statement

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

Ald. F. Kennare again criticised the new scheme for reorganising electric supply at the last meeting of the Lismore Municipal Council, and tabled a motion favouring the…

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Council Amenities. Clash Over Works' Control. Alderman's ,Grievance. Mayor WlLL Use Discretion

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

The even tenor that generallv marks the transaction of the Casino Council's business was interrupted on Monday night, when Ald. Clark had a charge…

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Municipal Affairs Town Council Meets

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

Casino Municipal Council met on Monday eevening. The Mayor (Ald. Elsmer Jones) presided, and there were also present : Aldermen U. J. Tinkler,…

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MULLUMBIMBY Meeting of Municipal Council. Public Holiday Proclaimed

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

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

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Lismore Council Committees' Reports "Waiting Ror the Rates"

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 4

Letters received and dealt with by the Lismore Municipal Council at its meeting last night were as follows:—From Mr. W. Foley asking for connection…

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Casino Council. Monday Night's Meeting. Decisions on Requests

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

The regular meeting of the council was held in the Town Hall on Monday night. Aldermen in attendance were:- E.Jones (Mayor), J.Sallivan, C…

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P.p. Union. Richmond District Council. Business for Next Meeting

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Richmond River District, Council, Primary Producers Union, will be held in the Richmond Hall, LIsmore, on Friday,…

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Brick Area Reduced Mullumbimby Council's Decision. Present Regulations Retarded Building Operations

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

The size of the area in Mullumbimby in which only brick building may be erected is to be reduced…

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" I Don't Thank You." "For Calling Me a Liar." Breeze in the Council

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 3

What promised to develop into a heated word-warfare between the Mayor (Ald. Elsmer Jones) and Ald. T. Clark was squelched when the…

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