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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1950

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No Funds for New Main Roads Work In Shire

Northern Star · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 4

All sealing and new surfacing work in the 1950 Gundurimba Shire main roads improvement programme has been abandoned because of lack of funds in the Department of Main Roads…

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Labor Wins Seat on Leg. Council

Northern Star · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 7

Thursday.—Mr. R. S. Jackson (Labor) yesterday won a by-election for a vacancy in the legislative Council…

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Road Safety Council's Good Results, Second Year's Work

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 4

During its second year of existence, just completed, the Kyogle branch of the Road Safety Council accomplished much valuable work in the interests of the whole community. This was stated in the report…

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Central Parking Signs Discussed By Road Safety Council

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 1

The recently erected central parking signs in Main Street near the Baths and opposite Brookes' were the subject of discussion at the monthly meeting of the Kyogle branch of the Road Safety Council…

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Kyogle Shire Break-Away Move May Be Initiated Through Bonalbo C. of C.

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 1

A definite move to break away from Kyogle Shire Council may soon be initiated in Bonalbo and district. Being situated on the western side of the Richmond Range, Bonalbo…

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Tomki Shire Rate Notices on Old Valuations

Northern Star · Saturday 15 April 1950 · page 4

CASINO, Friday.—Rate notices when sent out would be based on the old valuations, said the Tomki Shire Clerk (Mr. A. R. Hodges) in reply to a councillor at today's monthly meeting…

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Sketch Plan of Casino Baths for Council Approval

Northern Star · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 4

CASINO, Sunday.—A sketch plan of the layout of the proposed War Memorial Baths will be submitted to Casino Municipal Council for…

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Shire Seeks Assistance

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 4

Kyogle Shire Council's decision to seek assistance from the Federal Government to implement its main and trunk roads programme may not prove fruitful, but will at least serve to draw attention to the financial difficulties of Shire Councils everywhere…

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Insurance Claim by Council

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 4

KYOGLE, Monday:—An insurance claim under third party cover has been lodged to meet the cost of repairing damage to the Mallanga[?]e…

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Kyogle Shire Seeks Federal Aid In Roads Programme

Northern Star · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 4

KYOGLE, Monday.—Kyogle Shire Council will inform the Federal Government it is unable to carry but its 1950 main and trunk roads programme without financial assistance…

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Building Applications Approved By Council

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 1

On the recommendation of the Health Inspector (Mr. H. S. Wilson), the following building applications were approved at yesterday's…

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Alleged Unlicensed Slaughtering, Council To Prosecute

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 1

Kyogle Shire Council will institute proceedings against a Bonalbo man who is alleged to have disposed of mutton slaughtered other than on…

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Federal Aid To Be Sought To Implement Shire Works Programme

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 1

Kyogle Shires Council will seek financial assistance from the Federal Government towards meeting the cost of its 1950 main and trunk roads programme of works…

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Council To Allocate Funds For Grady's Creek Road

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 1

An allocation of funds from the next Federal Aid Roads Grant will be made for repairs to the Grady's Creek Road…

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Lord Mayor Rebuffed By Miss Australia: 'Undignified Comments'

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Miss Australia (Miss Margaret Hughes) said in Sydney today that the Lord Mayor of Melbourne (Cr. Disney) should take care of his Ms city and not indulge in undignified comments…

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F.N.C. Council Plans Seek Half Holiday For M.C.C. Visit

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 12

A half holiday on Tuesday afternoon, November 21, on the occasion of the visit to Lismcre of the M.C.C. team, is to be sought by the Far North Coast Cricket Council…

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Complaints On Shire Men Must Be Signed

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 1

All complaints against Shire employees must be made in writing and signed by the person making the complaint…

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Council Wants Rag Weed Declared

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 5

Kyogle Shire Council will take action to have rag weed declared noxious. It is a noxious weed on the Tweed,…

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"Peace" Talks with Council Urged

Northern Star · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 4

TENTERFIELD, Thursday. —Two representatives of the branch of the Farmers' Union will wait on the president of Tenterfield…

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Deputation To Discuss Remodelling Of Road With Council

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 6

Kyogle Shire Council will receive a deputation from residents of the Boundary Creek area to discuss improvements to their road of access. At the monthly meeting of Kyogle…

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