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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1933

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting of Mullumbimby Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last, the Mayor, Ald. C…

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Municipal Estimates Adopted by Council

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 2

On MOnday evening last the Mullumbimby Municipal council adopted the estimates for 1933, which requires a general rate of 3[?]d. in the £ on the…

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Byron Shire Finances Interesting Comparisons. Profit on Electric Undertaking

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 1

The Clerk (Mr. R. Brownell) submitted a report on the finances of the Byron Shire for the past year, at the meeting of the Byron Shire Council…

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Reduction Not Possible Terania Shire Rates for 1933 Unchanged

Northern Star · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 3

"I would like to see a reduction in the rates this year, bus I fail to see how it can be done; if we are to have good roads we must have the rates to pay for them," said Cr. C. F. Towns, at Terania Shire Council meeting yesterday when the rates for…

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Belief Work Commenced Mullumbimby Council's Scheme. 24 Men Employed

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 2

Relief works under the Mullumbimby Municipal Council's relief scheme are now in operation. Drain construction in McGougan's lane is…

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"Not a Dangerous Corner" Council's Opinion Wollumbin-Riverview Street Intersection

Tweed Daily · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 2

Holding that the corner was not dangerous if care was taken, Murwillumbah. Municipal Council decided to instruct the Lands…

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To Consider Nymboida Mur-bah Council Special Meeting to Be Held

Tweed Daily · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 2

A step further in the deliberations concerning the suggested extension of the Nymboida hydro-electricity scheme to the Tweed…

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Proposed New Weir at Wilson's Creek. Tender of £10,250 Received by Council

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 1

M. R. Hornibrook Pty., Ltd. of Brisbane, had tendered £10,250 for the genstruction of a new weir at Wilson's Creek…

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Nymboida Electricity Mayor States Difficulties

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 2

Interviewed yesterday by a " Tweed Daily'' representative regarding the proposed extension of Nymboida electricity to the Tweed, Ald F. E Nicholl…

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Amalgamation. Coraki Municipality and Woodburn Shire. Mr. Wylie Conducts Inquiry at Coraki

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 2

Mr. W. R. Wylie, of the Local Government Department, conducted an inquiry at the Council Chambers, Coraki, on Tuesday last, on the question of the proposed amalgamation of Coraki Municipality and Woodburn Shire. The Coraki Ratepayers'…

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Local Government Murwillumbah Municipal Council Problem of Town's Water Supply

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 4

A report recent visit to the Tweed of Mr. Blein, of the Public Works Department, in regard to, Murwillmbah water supply, was…

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Shire Engineer Over 100 Applicants for Tweed Vacancy

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 5

Applications for the position of engineer to Tweed Shire Council closed yesterday, when it was announced that slightly ever 100…

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Fireworks! Serious Charges Aldermen Indignant Casino

Northern Star · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 6

At a special meeting of the Casino Municipal Council to-night it was resolved that the Mayor (Ald. L. E. Jabour) be…

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Decision To-day ? Appointment of Tweed Shire Engineer

Tweed Daily · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 2

A special meeting of Tweed Shire Council was held yesterday to consider the appointment of an engineer, for which post 108…

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A Group of Tweed Shire Stalwarts Taken in 1912

Tweed Daily · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 4

From left to right the group comprises: Top row, Mr. R. Freeman (Shire Clark), ex-Cr. P. M'Mahon (Tweed Heads), late Cr. D C. Marshall (South Arm),Mr. C. Christie (Shire Engineer), now resident in Sydney. Front row, The late Cr. W. Kelly (Eungella), ex-Cr. W. L. Murphy…

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Bridge River at Tumblilgum Request to Shire Bilambil Banana Growers

Tweed Daily · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 6

Mr. A. Thomas (president) was in the chair at the monthly meeting of Bilambil branch of the N.S.W. Banana Growers' Federation on Monday last. There…

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A Candid Mayor Ballarat

Northern Star · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 5

The leg theory tactics of the English bowlers were touched upon, in speeches at the official luncheon given by the Ballarat and District…

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Shire Rates Wardell Co-operation

Northern Star · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 6

A largely attended meeting of the Wardell Ratepayers' Association was held in the Cane Growers' Rooms. Mr. E. J. Meaney occupied the chair…

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Farmers Want Electric Supply Request to the Tomki Shire Council Tender Accepted for Pigman Creek Bridge Casino

Northern Star · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 8

In a letter to Tomki Shire Council considered at the council meeting to-day, Tomki branch of the Primary Producers' Union asked that the council grant permission for a number of farmers in that locality to connect with the Clarence…

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MR. A. L. Horniman Tweed Shire Engineer Main Roads Divisional Engineer Appointed

Tweed Daily · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 2

By a unanimous decision Tweed Shire Council on Saturday selected Mr. A. L. Horniman from 108 applicants to fill the vacant position…

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