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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

495 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 9 of 25

South Grafton Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 2

The South Grafton Municipal Council was held last night in the Council Chambers, South Grafton. Present: Aldermen C. T. Schwinghammer (Mayor), J. T…

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Maclean Municipal

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 3

The regular meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, when all the aldermen were present. The Mayor moved the following…

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Mayor's Report

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 2

The Mayor reported, verbally, that the Council had met Mr. Stahl, assistant engineer, re the provision for traffic diverted by the railway works,…

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Dorrigo Shire

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 4

A Coirs Harbour correspondent writes:— A rumour is afloat here to the effect that no election will take place of Councillors to the new Shire…

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Maclean Municipal Council

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of Maclean Municipal Council was held in the Shire Hall on Tuesday night. The Mayor, Ald. C. E. Henson…

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South Grafton Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the above on Wednesday evening was attended by Alds. C.T. Schwing hammer (Mayor, presiding), J.T…

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A Warning to Drivers. the Council Takes Action

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 2

The number of runaway horses in Maclean during the past six months has been pretty considerable, so considerable, indeed, that the Maclear…

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Maclean Municipal Situation Taxation to Be Increased. the Dignity of the Chair

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 2

The Alderman of Maclean Municipality, to quo[?]e the expression of an Alderman, found themselves in a somewhat awkward position at their…

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The Lord Mayor's Appeal

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1912 · page 5

THROUGH the courtesy of the newspapers I now extend my appeal beyond the city to all parts of the State…

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Ulmarra Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 April 1912 · page 2

Th? regular meeting of the Ulmarra Municipal Council was held on Thursday night last. The Mayor (Alderman G. W. Fitzgerald, J.P.)…

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Labour Council's Sympathy SYDNEY, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 April 1912 · page 3

Mr. Kavanagh, M.L.C., Secretary of the N.S.W. Labor Council, has despatched to the Lord Mayor of London the following cable:--"Accept…

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Grafton Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 April 1912 · page 4

The Municipal Council met last night at the Council Chambers. Present: Aldermen C. Strauss (Mayor), McDonald, Ferguson. H. Schaffer, jun., Johnson,…

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Grafton Municipal Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting on Wednesday night was attended by the Mayor (Ald. C. Strauss) and Aldermen C. C. McDonald, W. J. E. Johnson, Adam Englert, August…

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Dorrigo Shire

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 4

The monthly meeting was held on April 11 at the Shire Offices, South Grafton. Present: Crs. C. K. Maxwell (President), Small,…

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The Dorrigo Shire

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 2

Nothing has been made public with regard to what steps are to be taken in connection with the matter of dividing the Shire. Whether…

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The New Shire

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 2

Mr. Briner, has received the following letter:— Pubiic Works Department, Sydney, April 15, 1912…

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Dorrigo Shire Council

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 5

THE ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held in the Shire Chambers, South' Grafton, last week, the following gentlemen…

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The New Shire

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 2

The hon, secretary of the Dorrigo Ratepayers' Association (Mr. E. A. Murray) is in receipt of the following letter from the…

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The Lord Mayor

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 April 1912 · page 3

The resignation of Sir Allen Taylor, and his subsequent elevation to the Legislative Council, have made a vacancy in the distinguished position of the chief…

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Grafton Municipal Council

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 April 1912 · page 2

The adjourned meeting was held last evening. Present: The Mayor. (A[?]d. Strauss) and Aldermen Ferguson, Doberer, Schaeffer, Page, Walter,…

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