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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1907

580 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 24 of 29

Council of Associations

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 October 1907 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the Upper Richmond River Council of Associations was held at Casino last week. There was a large attendance of delegates from all parts…

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The Shire Valuations. Meeting at King's Creek

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1907 · page 2

A public meeting was held in the above hall on Wednesday evening for the purpose of discussing the Shire valuations. There was a good attendance,…

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Compiling the Municipal Roll

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 October 1907 · page 2

At the North Sydney Council, Ald. Clark moved—"That Counsel's opinion be at once taken as to the legality of otherwise of the present methods of compiling the…

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Shire Council

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 1 November 1907 · page 4

At the meeting on Wednesday afternoon the chair was occupied by Cr. Lobban (President) and there were also present Crs. Read, Kable, Yager and McMillan…

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A Texas Alderman

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 1 November 1907 · page 6

Dallas, Texas, has an alderman who is noted for his opposing every expenditure which he thinks unnecessary, and he thinks that of almost every…

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Shire Valuations

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 1 November 1907 · page 4

The issue of the assessment notices of the Harwood Shire Council has brought the ratepayers face to face with, the extent of the new taxation they are called upon to…

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Shire Assessments. Friendly Appeal Court Impossible

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 1 November 1907 · page 4

The agitation against excessive valuations in Harwood Shire resulted in a meeting being convened on Saturday last at Maclean, under the auspices of the Fanners'…

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Compiling Municipal Polls

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 1 November 1907 · page 5

At the North Sydney Council, Aid. Clark moved—"That Counsel's opinion be a once taken as to the legality or otherwise of tho present…

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Harwood Shire Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 November 1907 · page 10

Mr. T. Lobban presided at the regular meeting on Wednesday. The Finance Committee reported the General Fund in credit £849 8s 4d, and the…

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Harwood Shire Valuations. Appeal to the Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 November 1907 · page 10

At the regular meeting of the Harwood Shire Council, at Maclean on Wednesday, the following letter was read from the Clarence Farmers' Union:…

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Legislative Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 November 1907 · page 4

In the Legislative Council on Thursday a bill to provide for the registration of nurses and the regulation and inspection of private hospitals was read a first…

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Municipal Electoral Lists

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 November 1907 · page 12

The various municipalities and shires throughout the State are now busy completing the lists of electors, and persons entitled to be enrolled should see that they…

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Harwood Shire Assessment

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 4 November 1907 · page 2

The valuations made by the Harwood Shire valuators have aroused a storm of indignation among ratepayers, and several public meetings have…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 4 November 1907 · page 2

In the Council on Wednesday, a ballot was taken for the election of three members of the Council, as members of the Public Works…

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Shire or Municipality ?

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 5 November 1907 · page 2

Since the initiation of local government the question has more than once been raised, as to whether it would not be advisable for Maclean Municipality to…

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British Municipal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 November 1907 · page 5

The Unionists have won upwards of 135 seats at the English and Welsh municipal elections. The Liberals won 22 seats, the Labour candidates 22, Independents 4, the…

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Shire Councils. COPMANHURST

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 7 November 1907 · page 5

The regular monthly meeting of the above Council was held yesterday. Present: Crs. Baillic (President), W. C. Thorald, C. S…

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Shire Assessments

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 8 November 1907 · page 4

Sir—From remarks circulated there would appear to be an impression among some people that the land-holders as a body are dissatisfied with the improved valuation…

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Maclean Municipal Council

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 8 November 1907 · page 4

At the meeting on Tuesday evening the Mayor and Aldermen Powell, Gallagher, Schwonberg, McKinnon, Bridger and Henson were present…

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Dorrigo Shire Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 November 1907 · page 4

The regular meeting was held on Thursday. Present—Councillors O'Neil (President), Ellis, Tindal, Shea, Martin, and Mulquiney…

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