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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

1,220 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 2 of 61

Apology Demanded Orara Shire Council Incident

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 1

At the meeting of the Orara Shire Council, a letter was received from Cr. W. J. Benson, stating:--"In view of what I regard as an insult at the…

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Tomki Shire Works

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 2

A special meeting of the Tomki Shire, Council was held yesterday, Cr. W. Sullivan presiding. Arrangements were made to start the men on the…

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Orara Shire Engineer Suspended

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 1

A list containing 16 reasons for the suspension of its engineer (Mr. Adams) was submitted to the Orara Shire Council meeting and adopted…

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Terania Shire Wants Nymboida Electricity

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 2

Terania Shire Council met in Lismore to study the draft agreement with the Clarence County Council for the supply of electricity to the shire…

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Good Progress Cabinet Discussions Loan Council Meeting CANBEEEA

Northern Star · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 7

Mr. Lyons stated to-day at the conclusion of the week's Cabinet meetings that he was very pleased with the progress made and with the…

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Lyons' Ministry Will Tell People the Truth. 'One Grand Council of State.'

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 6

Introducing members of his Ministry who figured in a sound film at Parliament House on Wednesday. Mr. Lyons said they all recognised the…

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Tarvenac "Retread" Road-terania Shire

Northern Star · Monday 11 January 1932 · page 7

Terania Shire's engineer (Mr. G. L. Newton) is at present laying down a stretch of "retread" road on the Nimbin road, extending from the…

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Gundurimba Shire Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Thursday last, there being present Crs. J. Kennedy (President), W. H. Hoskins, O. H. MePherson, G. Oliver,…

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Kyogle Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 1

The first meeting of the Shire Council for the new year was held at the Chambers on Monday morning, when there were present: Crs. R…

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Shire Engineers

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 7

"For some time," states a letter from the head office of the Primary Producers' Union to the secretary of the union's Richmond District Council,…

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Gundtjrimba Shire Finances

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 4

A report by the shire clerk (Mr. G. K. Stuart) to Gundurimba Shire Council shows that the general fund on December 31, 1931, was overdrawn by…

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Council Brevities Last Nights Meeting

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 7

Business dealt with by the Lismore Council last night included:- It was resolved to co-operate with the Stockholm Muncipal Council in a…

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Mr. Bruce Mentioned Permanent Chairman of Loan Council

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday:--The possibility is being discussed that Mr. S. M. Bruce will, be appointed permanent chairman of the Loan Council…

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Lismore Council Committees' Reports Adopted Three Years' Work Commenced

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 2

Aldermen make fortnightly appearances in public at council meetings, but there is more work attached to the position of alderman than is involved in attendance at council meetings. Much of the council's work is done at committee meetings, and…

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Loan Council Meets January 27 Proposal to Float Loan? Important Session

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Monday:--It was learned to-day that it is intended to call a meeting of the Loan Council on January 27…

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Loan Council Meeting January 27 Budgetary Position Important Discussions MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 5

A special meeting of the Loan Council will be held on January 27, at which the financial position of the Commonwealth and…

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Byron Shire Rate

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 6

Rates for 1932 struck by the Byron Shire Council at a meeting at Byron Bay yesterday were a general fate of 2d in the pound on u.c.v., and a street…

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Car Parking Mayor's Proposal Endorsed by Citizens

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 4

On Monday night the Lismore Municipal Council adopted the suggestion of the Mayor (AId. E. J. Eggins) that, for the convenience of visitors, 32…

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Local and General Byron Shire Rates

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 2

Rates for 1932 struck by the Byron Shire Council at a meeting yesterday were a general rate of twopence in the pound on the U.C.V. and a street…

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Loan Council Meeting Date not Suitable to All States

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday:--It was learned to-day that at least two States favor the meeting of the Loan Council in Melbourne. On the other hand…

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