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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1907

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Bellingen Shire Council

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 22 November 1907 · page 3

When our report was posted last week the Council was still sitting. From the report of the "Nambucca News" we glean the following:—…

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Maclean Municipal Council

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 22 November 1907 · page 4

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

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The Shire Finances

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 22 November 1907 · page 4

At the meeting of the Bellingen Shire last week, the President said that their funds were practically exhausted. They had now £3900 in hand. Of that £1000…

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Grafton Municipal Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 November 1907 · page 10

This Council met on Thursday. The Mayor (Ald. M'Farlane) president, and there were also present Ald. Smith, Maxtech, Bawden, Eggins. Johnson, Richards, Strauss…

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Shire Taxation

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 November 1907 · page 11

Councillor Mulquiney writes: At the last meeting of the Orara Shire Council I was reported to have stated that I was in favour of taxing all leases, including…

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Maclean Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 November 1907 · page 2

The Mayor, presided at the meeting on Tuesday. The Finance Committee reported, the general account in credit £270 13s 8d, and…

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South Grafton Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 November 1907 · page 2

This Council met on Wednesday night. There were present—The Mayor (Ald. Carlton), Ald. A. and C. Schwinghammer, P. J. Timbs, and J. T. M'Kittrick…

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Points in Municipal Rating

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 November 1907 · page 12

Mr. Editor.—There are some practical considerations in connection with the new municipal order which obtains next year that are well worth attending to…

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Municipal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 November 1907 · page 4

A proclamation in the "Gazette notifies the number of aldermen that are to be elected under the present Act for the various municipalities in the State. The…

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Grafton Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 November 1907 · page 4

The meeting of the above Council, adjourned from 13th inst. was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday evening. Present: The .Mayor (Ald…

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Shire Claims

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1907 · page 2

A Revision Court shall be appointed by the Governor, and shall consist of either a stipendiary or police magistrate or three justices…

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Shire Claims

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1907 · page 2

A Revision Court shall be appointed by the Governor, and shall consist of either a stipendiary or police magiatrate or three Justices…

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A Mayor's Casting Votc

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 November 1907 · page 4

At Orange a lively and warm discussion took place at the Council meeting, over the action of the Mayor (Ald. Flanagan) in stopping the sale of coke at the local gasworks. Some of…

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Bellingen Shire Finances

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1907 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Bellingen Shire Council, the President said that their funds were practically exhausted. They had now…

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Bellingen Shire Finances

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1907 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Bellingen Shire Council, the President said that their funds were practically exhausted. They had now…

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Shire Council

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 29 November 1907 · page 4

At the meeting on Wednesday Cr. McLachlan (Deputy-President) occupied the chair, and Crs. McMillan, Kable, Yager and Read were also present…

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Harwood Shire Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 November 1907 · page 10

Cr. M'Lachlan, Deputy President, presided at the regular meeting on Wednesday. The Finance Committee peported the general account in credit £1614 10s 5d…

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Grafton Municipal Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 November 1907 · page 4

A meeting of the Council was held last night. Present—The Mayor, Ald. Smith, Shore, Bawden, Strauss, Johnson, Crispin, Kritsch, Maxted, Page…

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Legislative Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 November 1907 · page 9

In the Legislative Council on Thursday, Mr. Ashton moved the second reading of the Closer Settloment Bill. He said it involved an alteration in the procedure…

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Grafton Council

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

The Meeting of the above, which lapsed on Wednesday evening last through lack of a quorum,was held in the Council Chambers…

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