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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

1,648 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 7 of 83

Burleigh Beach Patrol Ban President Critical "Unceremonious" Action of Nerang Council

Tweed Daily · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 8

"It would now seem that the councillors have taken advantage of the first opportunity to unceremoniously 'kick out' a club that…

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Green Turf on Broadway Council's Action Hoary Problem Buried for a Time

Tweed Daily · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 7

The old question of what is to be done with Broadway has not yet lost its power to provide occasion for a little stimulating…

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P.p. Union Fee Motion Opposed Resolutions for District Council

Tweed Daily · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 4

Several resolutions from other branches of the Union deigned for submission to next meeting of Tweed District Council of the…

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Progress Denoted Mullumbimby Municipal Figures

Tweed Daily · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 2

The annual report submitted by the Clerk (Mr. C. S. Inch) at the last meeting of Mullumbimby Council showed that good progress has been made by…

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Rating "Rural-municipal" Lands

Tweed Daily · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 2

When the Richmond District Council of the P.P.U. meets in Lismore on Wednesday, February 28, it will give consideration to a resolution from the…

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P.p. Union District Council Meeting

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 3

The following motions are tabled for discussion at the District Council meeting to be held on February 28 th Culmaran Creek Branch. That the…

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Greater County Council Conference Proposed North and South

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 4

Writing in reference to the proposed Greater County Council, the Clarence River County Council suggested to last night's meeting of the Lismore…

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ALD. R. KELLAS Seat Declared Vacant Council's Regrets

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 4

Believed to be the first time in the history of the municipality that such a step has been taken, the seat of Ald. R. Kellas on the…

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Extension of Municipal Service Agreement for Control of Lismore Park Provision of Camping Area for Motorists

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 9

"It would seem because Lismore has been somewhat independent and financed its own works, and properly controlled its finances, that it is to receive little sympathy in regard to moneys for the relief of unemployment." That statement,…

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Alderman's Seat Declared Vacant

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 2

Through his absence from ordinary meeting without leave on four separate occasions, the seat of Ald. R. Kellas on Lismore Municipal Council has…

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Public Health Alderman Emphatic Inspector's Duties

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 4

"Where do we stand with our health department?" "Can you tell me when we will have a report on its operations?" Those…

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BROADWATER P. AND C. Requests to Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 5

A meeting of the Broadwater P. and C. Association was held in the Colonial Sugar Refining Company's hall, Mr. A. R. Isaacs presiding. The secretary…

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Council Vacancy Must Abide by Act Ald. R. Kellas

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 6

Although representations were made to the Minister for Local Government (through Mr. W. Frith, M.L.A.) and to the Local Government…

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Municipal Mower Two on Trial

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 6

The Lismore Municipal Council is considering the purchase of a mower to handle the lons grass in the streets and parks in Lismore. At Monday…

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Mayor's Review Council Activities

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 1

Commenting on the annual report presented by the Mayor at the meeting of the Mullumbimby Municipal council last week Aid. Sturr said that…

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Loan for Road Works £8,900 INVOLVED Coolangatta Aldermen Endorse Scheme

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 3

Prior to the ordinary meeting on Tuesday night last, the Mayor (Ald. S. W. Winders) presided at a special meeting of the Council at which there…

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Discount on Rates Coolangatta Aldermen Agree To Compromise Valuations Approved; Rates Fixed

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 4

The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the discount on rates paid within 30 days be reduced from 10 per cent. to 5 per cent. caused considerable discussion at Tuesday's meeting of Coolangatta Town Council…

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1934 Works Programme Coolangatta Town Council

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 3

When submitting the report of the Works Committee to Coolangatta Council last Tuesday, Ald. J. L. Gordon (chairman) stated that the Works…

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Local Government COOLANGATTA Regular Meeting of Council

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 7

The Mayor (Ald. S. W. Winders) presided at the February meeting of Coolangatta Town Council held on Tuesday night last. Others present were…

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Children's Play-ground Coolangatta Innovation Citizens and Council Combine

Tweed Daily · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 3

At last Tuesday's meeting of the Coolangatta Town Council, Ald. E. silverton submitted for the approval of the Council a Suggestion for a…

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