Death of Alderman Marsden. Verdict of Suicide. Sydney
At the inquest concerning the death of Alderman Marsden, of Parramatta, a letter written by deceased was read, in which he explained that instead of going to the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs
Council & local affairs, 1916
710 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 11 of 36
The Municipal Muddle. Mr. Truman's Report
We understand information has been received that Mr. Truman (Government Examiner of Accounts), who had been conducting an inquiry into…
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The Mayor stated yesterday he had been informed by wire that Mr. Truman's report had been posted to him from Sydney, and it is probable that a meeting of the Council…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Grafton Municipal Council. Mayoral Minute
The Mayor (Ald. Johnson) yesterday drafted the following minute, which will probably be submitted to the special meeting of the Council called for this evening, and will be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Vilifying the Lord Mayor. Sydney
Vincent Pennington, a Domain orator was charged at the Police Court with using abusive words respecting the Lord Mayor. Evidence was given that accused, in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Belgium. a Scene of Destitution. Three Millions Starving. Lord Mayor's Special Appeal. London
The special appeal issued in London by the Lord Mayor in connection with the Belgium Fund states that the number destitute in Belgium to- day exceeds three millions, mostly…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Mayor's Resignation
The Mayor resigned from the Council last night. His letter of resignation, which is published in our report, shows that he conscientiously believed that he was acting for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Grafton Municipal Muddle Mr. Truman's Sweeping Report. Wholesale Condemnation. Charges Against Aldermen and Officials. The Mayor Resigns from the Council
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Continued on Trove, page 3 →Grafton Municipal Council. Another Resignation. the Position of Mayor
A special meeting of the Council has been convened for this evening for the purpose of receiving the resignation of Ald. Johnson as Mayor and Alderman; to receive the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Municipal Muddle. Nearly All Aldermen Resigning. Protest Against Mr. Truman's Report
After the report of Ald. Schaeffer's resignation and our comments regarding to-night's meeting were printed, on page 6 of this issue, we learned that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Mayor Resigns. "With a Calm Conscience."
There being no further business, the Mayor said, be wished to read the following statement:-- Grafton, 31st March, 1916…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Ald. Schaeffer Resigns. Special Council Meeting Called
On Saturday morning Ald. H. Schaeffer handed in his resignation. A special meeting of the Council has been called for to-night for the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Excitement in Holland. Extraordinary Council of Ministers. Cause for Special Anxiety. London
A delayed message from the Hague states there was much excitement in Hollond on Friday on a report that officers on furlough had been suddenly withdrawn and that goods…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mayor Ousted
At the Court of Patty Sessions, held at Nowra last week, before Mr. T. B. Clegg, P.M. Mr. K. Ryan, of Kiama, appeared for David Hyam, an alderman of Nowra…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Affecting a Property. a Council's Sanitary Depot
In the case of Howard v. Bega Municipality, which was heard before Mr. Justice Pring and a jury of four last month, Henry Howard sought to obtain compensation from the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Four More Resignations. a Dwindling Council. No Quorum Available
The meeting called by the Acting Town Clerk, Mr. Edward Avery, for last night, lapsed, Aldermen Walsham, McDonald, Ferguson, Englert, and Strauss being the only…
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The monthly meeting of this Council was held at South Grafton yesterday. Present: -- Crs. Small (President), Mulquiney, Jones, Lattimore, Shannon, Davison…
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At the meeting of the Orara Shire Council yesterday, the President (Cr. Small) stated that the agreement with Nymboida Shire Council with respect to joint motor car…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dobie Street Punt. Orara Shire Quotes Mr. Truman's Report. Correct Statement Asked For
At the Orara Shire Council meeting yesterday the following statement was received from the Council of the Municipality of Grafton regarding the…
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