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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

943 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 5 of 48

North East Corner Two Robinsons Hold Council Reins

Northern Star · Wednesday 5 February 1947 · page 4

In an unusual link-up of names two unrelated Robinsons hold the executive reins of the Richmond River County Council formed for…

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North Coast News County Council's Policy

Tweed Daily · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 2

Policy of the Clarence River County Council should be to continue the job it had started — a rural development scheme to help…

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Council To With-hold Hann Report From Next Meeting

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 1

It is now definite that no reference will be made to the Hann report in open council at the monthly general meeting of the Kyogle Shire Council to be held on Monday. The Shire President (Cr. E. L. Vincent)…

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Need For Shelter At Byron Bay "Help by Council"

Northern Star · Monday 10 February 1947 · page 2

At a meeting of Byron Bay Progress Association, Mr. Richards stressed the need for improving the waterfront, and suggested that additional sheds be erected to provide shelter for approximately 500 people…

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Kyogle Shire Rates

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 4

KYOGLE, Monday.—Rates adopted by Kyogle Shire Council to-day for 1947 include the striking of a general rate of 3½d in the £ on the…

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Assist Casino To Develop Drome Proposal by Alderman

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 4

Under civil regulations Lismore could never have a first class aerodrome. Consideration should be given towards helping Casino in its efforts, said Ald. D. McNally at a meeting of Lismore City Council last night…

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Flood Damage in Kyogle Shire

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 4

KYOGLE, Monday.—Reporting to Kyogle Shire Council to-day on flood damage as a result of heavy rain on January 25, the Shire…

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Council Discusses Amalgamation

Northern Star · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 8

TENTERFIELD, Sunday.—At a special meeting of Tenterfield Municipal Council, called for the purpose of striking the new and…

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Shire Meeting No Mention Of Gov't. Inquiry

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 1

Seemingly without concern for the painful matters evidently contained in the Hann report, which though a month old, is still being with-held…

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Shire Engineer Preparing Plans For New Million Gallon Reservoir

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 1

At the monthly general meeting yesterday of Kyogle Shire Council, the Engineer (Mr. F. J. Bamfield) announced that he was preparing plans and an estimate of the cost involved in erecting a new reservoir to store…

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Council Sells Land to Bowling Club

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 1

At its meeting yesterday Kyogle Shire Council approved of an application from the Bowling Club to purchase a portion of the land…

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Claim by Alderman Council Decision Flouted

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 6

A claim that a decision by the council had been flouted when its inspector fixed a stopping place for a 'bus in High Street in a different position to the one he had at first successfully recommended to the council…

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Water Restrictions Lifted by Casino Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 4

CASINO. Tuesday.—The Overseer (Mr. R. E. Hughes) reported to Casino Municipal Council to-night that the quantity of water…

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Unlighted Cycles Casino Council To Take Action

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 4

CASINO, Tuesday.—It was reported to Casino Municipal Council by the Town Clerk (Mr. A. R. Samut) that several names of…

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Scheme for Planned Development In Gundurimba Shire

Northern Star · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 8

A planning scheme for the whole shire is being prepared by Gundurimba Shire Council under the provisions of the Local (Government Town Planning Amendment Act of 1945…

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Rate Arrears in Tintenbar Council

Northern Star · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 4

The Finance Committee of Tintenbar Shire Council reported to the full Council that arrears of rates at December 31 totalled £3960 after…

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Council Meeting Room Left Dirty

Tweed Daily · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 2

A recommendation by the Mayor (Ald L. Peak) that outside organisations using the council's reception room for meetings be…

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Woodburn Shire Rates Levied: 1½d Rise For E. Head

Northern Star · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 5

CORAKI, Wednesday. — All 1947 rates to be levied by Woodburn Shire will be the same as for last year, with the exception of Evans Head Town Improvement fund, which is increased from 5d to 64d in the £…

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Tintenbar Council Slaughter House Alterations Action Deferred for Six Months

Northern Star · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 4

Tintenbar Shire Council decided at the monthly meeting to defer for six months enforcement of structural alterations to slaughter…

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Floods Damage Bridges And Shire Roads

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 6

Reporting to Kyogle Shire Council on Monday on flood damage as a result of heavy rain on January 25, the Shire Engineer (Mr. F. J. Bamfield)…

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