Extra Riding for Kyogle Shire Poll
KYOGLE, Monday. — The shire council elections this year will, for the first time, be for eight councillors, to…
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Council & local affairs, 1953
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Council To Improve Rec. Grounds
The Kyogle Shire Council has agreed to make certain renovations to the Kyogle Recreation Ground, following…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Preferential Voting At Council Elections Decision by State Cabinet
SYDNEY, Monday.—Radical changes in the method of voting at local government elections will be made under legislation which State Cabinet approved today. The Bill would introduce proportional…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Nominate Now for Council Elections Seat Shuffle Under New Riding Constitution
Nominations for the triennial elections of councillors in the Kyogle Shire, to be held on December 5, may now be made with Kyogle shire clerk and Returning Officer,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Holiday to Cost Shire About £90
A holiday would probably cost the council about £90, the assistant shire clerk, Mr. D. Chapman, told yesterday's…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Tintenbar Shire Rejects Poll on New State Issue
A request by the New England New State movement that Tintenbar Shire Council consider holding a referendum on the question of a new state in conjunction with the shire elections…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Bid To Raise Finance For Soil Council
In an effort to aid the work of the Richmond River Soil Research Council, the mayor of Lismore, Ald. R…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →L. G. Election Change Comment 'Council Should Be Replaced' ...Treatt
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Leader of the State Opposition, Mr. Treatt, suggested tonight that a commission of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Alderman's Claim: 15-Year Lag in Kerbing, Guttering
"The city of Lismore is at least 15 years behind in its kerbing and footpath work," said Ald. R. J. Maguire at the council's works, parks and traffic committee meeting on Monday night…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Former Mayor in Court Over Gun
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A former Mayor of Waverley today pleaded guilty at Padding Court to a charge of having an unlicensed pistol in his possession…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mayor Stresses Need for University of Technology
A university of technology was an important and vital institution which was required in this area, said the mayor of Lismore, Aid. R. Granger, yesterday. Aid. Granger was speaking at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Approves Move on Council
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The N.S.W. Labour Caucus today approved proposed amendments to the Local Government Act…
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MURWILLUMBAH, Wednesday,—Tweed Shire Council will become completely mechanised in the near…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Shire Water Scheme Tenders £21,000 Below Estimates
Tenders recommended for acceptance for water supply installations in Woodburn Shire totalled £21,000 less than the estimated cost of the work. This was revealed at a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →To The Editor Teams for Council
Sir,—As an ordinary member of the Newtown-Eastwood Progress Association, which was the prime mover in recently…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Luncheon to Shire Employees
A luncheon was given by Woodburn Shire Council outdoor staff to mark the retirement of Messrs. J. S…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fewer Electors in Terania Shire
There was a decrease in the number of electors on the Terania Shire rolls, said the shire clerk, Mr. D. R. Tucker, at the meeting of the council. Mr. Tucker said he could…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Council Bars Chambers for Meetings
Lismore City Council last night refused two applications for use of the council chambers for the holding of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Woodburn Shire Holiday
SYDNEY, Tuesday.— Next Thursday will be a public Holiday throughout the shire of Woodburn. This is the main…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Omissions From Council Rolls Carelessness Claim
Carelessness appeared to be involved in the compilation of the city electoral rolls, said Ald. C. J. Campbell at this week's Lismore City Council meeting…
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