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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1897

102 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 6

Ulmarra Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 2

Aid. Bailey was the only absentee from Wednesday's meeting. Mr. John M'Parlane wrote that he was taking the necessary steps to obtain the consent of the Government to…

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Grafton Borough Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 November 1897 · page 2

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday. Present—the Mayor, Ald. Francis, Wilcox, Crispin, Johnson, Maxted, Kritsch, Doust, Trent, Labban, Jordan, See…

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South Grafton Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 2

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday. Present—the Mayor, Ald, Beatson, Schwinghammer (2), O'Keeffe and Hawthorne. The Department of Works acknowledged receipt…

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Notes and Comments. Municipal

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 4

A number of variegated gentlemen are about to woo the burgesses of Sydney, with a view to be elected to the position of alderman. It is devoutly to be hoped the voters will…

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Maclean Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 November 1897 · page 2

At the regular meeting of the Maclean Municipal Cauncil on Tuesday night all the aldermen, were present. The Member for the Clarence wrote stating that the application for site for baths,…

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Grafton Borough Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 November 1897 · page 2

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday; present—Ald. See (chair), Jordan, Crispin, Johnson, Francis, Trent, Kritech, Doust, Maxted. The Member for Grafton wrote stating that the…

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Municipal Assessment

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 November 1897 · page 2

MR. EDITOR.—At the last meeting of the Maclean Council, Mr. Sch won [?] brought forward the valuation placed on his slip. In reply to his contention, we (a[?]sors) still maintain that in…

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Political and Social. Caloric in the Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 November 1897 · page 4

The popular opinion concerning the Legislative Council of New South Walen is that it is an easy going body of men. Mr. Reid, indeed, described them on one occasion when…

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South Grafton Municipal. Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 December 1897 · page 2

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday; present, the Mayor, Alderman Haw thorne, A. E. Schwinghammsr, O'KeeSa, Beatson. Mr. T. H. Wilshire drew attention to the…

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Ulmarra Council Meeting

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 December 1897 · page 2

At Wednesday's meeting all were present except Aldermen Redmond and Lee. The Chief Secretary wrote, BE borrowing £300, thet it wonld be neeeasary to furnish a statement…

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Endowment to Municipalities

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 December 1897 · page 5

SYDNEY, THURSDAT.— An in fluential deputation, consisting of members of Parliament, Mayors and Aldermen of suburban and country Municipalities, numbering over…

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Political and Social. Special Municipal Grant

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 December 1897 · page 4

The municipal bodies throughout the country have some cause, for rejoicing, for Mr. Reid has promised them a special grant for the current financial year of 2s 6d in the £, and…

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Cursory Comments. Financial Condition of Municipalities

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 December 1897 · page 8

According to the views expressed by the Premier to a deputation representing the various municipal hodies of the colony, he has moderated his views on local government…

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Maclean Council Meeting

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 December 1897 · page 2

At the regular meeting on Tuesday there were present—The Mayor, Aldermen Schwonberg, Macnaughtan, M'Donald, M'Millan, Peoples, and W. O'Connor…

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Grafton Borough Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 December 1897 · page 2

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday; present, the Mayor, Ald. Maxted, Doust, Kritsch, Johnson, See. Wilcox, Trent, Francis, Lobban. G. H. Varley and C. Sanders were granted…

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The New Mayor

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 December 1897 · page 4

Mr. Mat. Harris, M.L.A., has been elected Mayor of Sydney, the present Mayor having retired from his candidature. Upon counting noses after the late aldermanic elections,…

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The Maclean Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 December 1897 · page 5

Mr. Editor.—I noticed in your last issue that your late correspondent still persists in his assertion, and adds to them others that are as equally unfounded and characteristic as his former ones were, which, after…

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The Sacrifice of the Municipalities. the Financial Mess

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 December 1897 · page 4

The Premier is up to his neck in the sea of financial troubles with which he has surrounded himself, and his sad bungling confronts him with fresh difficulties day…

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South Grafton Municipal Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 December 1897 · page 5

The Aldermen met last evening, when all were present. A letter was read from the Department of Works, granting request to have Armidale…

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Maclean Municipal Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 December 1897 · page 5

On Tuesday, there were present: Aldermen J. M. Kelly (Mayor), F. Sehwouberg, S. Macnaughtun, J. M'Millan, D. See, and J. Dowling…

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