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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1906

406 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 20 of 21

Shire Councils

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 14 December 1906 · page 4

At a meeting of Orara Shire Council on Tuesday it was agreed to ask Copmanhurst and Harwood Councils to meet Orara Council in conference on the 10th inst. with a view…

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Orara Shire Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 December 1906 · page 10

The Orara Shire Council met at South Grafton on Tuesday. There were present— Councillors Gerard (President), Campbell, Foley, Lattimore and Shannon. An…

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The Election of Lord Mayor

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 December 1906 · page 4

An impression had gained ground that the retiring Lord Mayor, Ald Allan Taylor, would be re-elected. But the surprise so frequent in contests decided by the ballot…

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Legislative Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 December 1906 · page 9

In the Council on Wednesday, a bill to incorporate the Young Men's Christian Association was referred to a select committee. The Gaming Act Amendment Bill was read a first time…

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Grafton Borough Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 December 1906 · page 3

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday. Present—The Mayor, Ald. Smith, Crispin, Shore, Maxted, Page, Strauss, Richards, Eggins, Kritsch, and Bawdea…

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The New Municipal Law

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 December 1906 · page 6

Municipal men are disturbed in mind as to the uncertainty of the date when the new Local Government (Extension) Bill will come into operation. As matters…

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Shire Councils

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 18 December 1906 · page 3

Mr. Briner asked the Secretary for Public Works,—When the Shire Councils take over the roads, will any maintenance men be retained by the State? If men who have…

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Le[?]islative Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 December 1906 · page 5

When the Legislative Council met early on Saturday there were 10 items on the business paper, including eight bills that had passed only the first reading stage…

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Shire Councils

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 December 1906 · page 4

The councillors of Harwood, Orara and Copmanhurst Shines met at South Grafton yesterday. The proceedings were closed to the press…

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South Grafton Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 December 1906 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held last night Present:-- Aldermen McKittrick (in the chain),…

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The Shire Council. Important Decisions

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 21 December 1906 · page 5

THE Bellingen Shire Council has appointed Mr W. H. Grant, Shire Engineer. It was decided at Wednesday's meeting to pay the President £50 a year and…

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Bellingen Shire Council. Meeting at Bowra. Distribution of Prizes

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 21 December 1906 · page 4

THE Bellingen Shire Council met at Bowra on Wednesday. The business transacted appears to have been of a rather surprising nature. It was decided that the…

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Harwood Shire

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 21 December 1906 · page 4

The first regular meeting of the Council was hold yesterday afternoon. Cr. T. Lobban (President) occupied the chair. Other members present were Councillors D…

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Shire Councils

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 21 December 1906 · page 4

The councillors of Harwood, Orara, and Copmanhurst Shires met at South Grafton on Wednesday. Orara and Harwood Shires agreed to combine for the purpose of…

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Maelean Municipal Council

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 21 December 1906 · page 8

At the usual fortnightly meeting on Tuesday evening the Mayor (Ald. Powell) presided, and there were also present Aldermen Osborne, McKinnon…

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The Election of Lord Mayor

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 21 December 1906 · page 6

An impression had gained ground that the retiring Lord Mayor, Aid. Allan Taylor, would be re-elected. But the surprise so frequent in…

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Harwood Shire Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 December 1906 · page 4

Mr. Lobban presided at a meeting of the Council on Thursday. The President said that a conference had been held at Grafton on the previous day, and…

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Shire Councils

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 December 1906 · page 3

A conference of Shira Councils was held at South Grafton on-Wednesday. Present—Councillor Gerard (Orara) in the chair, Councillors D. Billie, Crispin, Bundock, Boorman. Zuill,…

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Shire Councils

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 December 1906 · page 4

The Shire Councils throughout the State are now making arrangements preparatory to entering into the real work for which they were brought into existence. Already…

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Maclean Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 December 1906 · page 3

The Mayor presided at the regular meeting on Tuesday. John Caroy asked for payment in respect of a contract carried out by him, which was…

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