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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

710 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 29 of 36

Alteration of Shire Boundaries

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 October 1916 · page 4

Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., writes: "In April, 1915, ten ratepayers of the Guyra Shire, who live in Guy Fawkes and Hernani districts, petitioned the Nvmboida…

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Maclean Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 October 1916 · page 8

The regular meeting was held on Tuesday night. Present: Ald. Goddard (Mayor), Aid. Boden, Henson, Powell, Fogarty, Skinner, Kelly, Munro, and the…

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South Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 October 1916 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting was held last night. Present: Alderman R. D. Bawden (Mayor), J. T. McKittrick, C. T. Schwinghammer, C. J. Ainsworth, J. Reid, and D…

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Bellingen Shire Council (Continued from last issue.)

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 5

The Engineer reported as follows :— Coast Road "A"—Reforming and metalling is being carried out between the 13 and 14 mile pegs, and during the three months…

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Alteration of Shire Boundaries

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 6

Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., writes:--"In April, 1915, ten ratepayers of the Guyra Shire, who live in the Guy Fawkes and Hernani districts,…

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South Grafton Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the S.G. Municipal Council was held at the Chambers on Wednesday evening. Present: Ald. R. D. Bawden…

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Dorrigo Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 2

Dorrigo Shire Council met on Thursday, last week, when a large amount of business was transacted of a purely formal nature. It comprised…

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Bellingen Shire Council -- Shire Clerk's Report To the President and Councillors

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 6

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Bellingen Shire Council. Investigation of Accounts. by Government Official. a State of Chaos. "Council Grossly Misled."

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 6

A meeting of the Bellingen Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, Bellingen, on Thursday, at 11 am., there being present Cr. Piggott (President), Crs…

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Ulmarra's Mayor Threatened

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 4

Speaking at Tucabia last night, Alderman Fitzgerald said he had that day received an anonymous letter, threatening him that if he continued in his advocacy…

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Lord Mayor's Luncheon. Speech by Mr. Bonar Law "A Long Road Before Us." London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 October 1916 · page 5

Mr. Bonar Law, speaking at the Lord Mayor's luncheon to the Dominions Commissioner and Agents-General, said that what the Dominions had given and…

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I.W.W. Disclaimed by Labor Council. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 5

Mr. Cahill, President of the Sydney Labor Council, speaking at the Eight Hours' dinner at Newcastle, said he did not believe in I.W.W ism, adding, I.W.W…

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Local and General. Municipal Rolls

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 4

It is questionable whether any of the last few municipal elections in Grafton were valid, as the rolls were compiled in the most haphazard manner, and many…

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Prickly Pear Pest. Discussion by Shire Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 2

At the meeting of the Copmanhurst Shire Council yesterday, a letter was read from Mr. J. A. McLachlan, secretary of the Great Marlow Progress…

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Copmanhurst Shire

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 1
Also in The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser

The monthly meeting was held yesterday Present: Crs. Boorman (President), Doberer, Doust, Davison, and Morrissey. PRESIDENT'S MINUTE…

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Alleged Murder. Ex-mayor in Custody. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 3

The inquiry regarding the death of Ellen Eyles, who was found hanging to a bedpost in her house at Five Dock,was resumed by the Coroner to-day. William…

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The Legislative Council. the Liquor Bill. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 3

The Legislative Council passed the second reading of the Liquor Bill, which was considered in committee. An amendment was agreed to providing for an…

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Grafton Referendum Council. Winding Up Campaign Details Testimonial to Mr. Donnelly

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 5

The committee of the Grafton branch of the National Referendum Council met at the committee rooms, Prince-street, last night to wind up…

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Coal Commandeered. Naval Department Seizes Supplies. Lord Mayor's Comments. the Industrial Dagger. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 5

Mr. Jensen, Minister for the Navy, announced this afternoon that the Commonwealth Government was commandeering coal supplies, and stated that everything…

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