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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1904

220 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 7 of 11

The Lord Mayor's visit

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 July 1904 · page 2

Mr. Peter Kritsch (Mayor of Grafton) yesterday received a wire from the Lord Mayor of Sydney stating that, on account of the steamer being…

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Ulmarra Council. A Stormy Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 July 1904 · page 3

Our Ulmarra correspondent writes under date of Thursday last :-- The regular monthly Council meeting was held yesterday afternoon, at…

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Lord Mayor's Visit

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 July 1904 · page 4

A meeting of citizens was held in the TownHall last night, the Mayor presiding, to decide what steps should be taken to welcome the Lord Mayor of Sydney on…

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Ulmarra Council

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1904 · page 2

AT the meeting of Ulmarra Council on Wednesday last, a wire and letter were received from Mr. Jno. McFarlane, stating that he had obtained the £200 special roads grant applied for,…

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Municipal Reforem

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 July 1904 · page 2

Mr. Editor.—A man owned a piece of land Wroth £50. While it was vacant it was assessed for rating at 45s, and he paid 2s 3d inrates. He built a home for himself…

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Visit of the Lord Mayor

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1904 · page 4

A public meeting, to decide upon what steps should be taken to welcome the Lord Mayor of Sydney to Grafton, was held in the Town Hall…

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Borough Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1904 · page 5

THE regular meeting of the above was held last evening. Present: The Mayor (Ald. P. Kritsch), Ald. Page, M'Farlane, Crispin, Bawden…

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Duncan Beatson, Esq., J.P. Alderman of the Borough of Grafton, and Candidate for the Clarence Electorate

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1904 · page 5

The above is the photo, of Mr. Beatson, who is a candidate for the electorate of the Clarence in the State Parliament. He has been a resident of the district for 35 years, and has during that period been honoured by holding the distinguished positions of…

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Our Grafton Letter The Lord Mayor of Sydney

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 15 July 1904 · page 4

OWING to the Kyogle, through stress of weather, not leaving Sydney on Saturday night, his Worship the Lord Mayor of Sydney postponed his trip for one week ; therefore there was no public…

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Ulmarra Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 2

A special meeting was held on Wednesday, Aid. Brennan being absent. A letter from Mr. John M'Farlane was received stating that he would use his best…

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Grafton Borough Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 2

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday. Present—The Mayor, Ald. Trent, Crispin, Bawden, Maxted, Page, Eggins, Marlane, Johnson, Richards…

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Picnic to the Lord Mayor

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 July 1904 · page 4

On Tuesday afternoon a complimentary picnic was tendered by the citizens of Grafton to the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Ald. Lees), who is at present visiting…

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Maclean Municipal Council

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 8

AT the regular fortnightly meeting on Tuesday evening the Mayor and Aldermen McMillan, Dunnot, Kemp-nich, Englert, McKinnon and Bridger…

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Visit of the Lord Mayor of Sydney. Reception at the Town Hall

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 2

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Ald. Lees) arrived, from Sydney by the Kyogle on Monday, and during his stay in Grafton was the guest of his son-in-law, Mr. G. S,…

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Borough Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 July 1904 · page 4

THE usual meeting of the above was held last night. Present The Mayor (chair), Ald. Eggins, M'Farlane, Johnson, Bawden, Shore, Maxted, Trent…

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Grafton Borough Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 July 1904 · page 2

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday. Present—The Mayor, Ald. Trent, Crispin, Shore, Bawden, Maxed, Johnson, Eggins, M'Farlane, Richards…

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Maclean Municipal Council

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 8

AT the usual meeting of the Council on Tuesday evening there were present—The Mayor and Aldermen McMillan, See, McKinnon, Dunnet, Osborne, Bridger, and Kempnich…

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A Sydney Ex-mayor's Estate

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 August 1904 · page 6

Giving evidence at the Bankruptcy Court, Isaac Ellis Ives said that his bankruptcy was caused through loss of business and falling-off of trade. He had been Mayor of…

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Ulmarra Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 August 1904 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of aldermen was held last Wednesday, all being present. Before the business began the Mayor said he was pleased to announce that the…

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Maclean Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 August 1904 · page 3

The Mayor presided at the meeting on Tuesday, when the Mayor and Alderman See were asked to represent the Council at the Municipal conference. The Board of…

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