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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 6 of 36

Dor[?] Shire Council

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire Chambers, Coramba, on Wednesday last. Present: Crs. Ritchie (chair)…

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Grafton Municipal Council Ald. Johnson Re-elected Mayor

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 4

A special meeting of the Council was held last night. There was a full attendance of Aldermen, with the exception of Ald. Eggins, from whom an apology was received,…

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Shire Presidency

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

Cr. D. Ritchie was unanimously elected President of the Dorrigo Shire for the ensuing 12 months at last Wednesday's meeting of the Council. His…

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Rough on Council

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 3

In a scathing article on the doings of the Manning Shire Council, the Taree "Champion" says:—"Nearly the whole of its meetings are held in committee,…

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Grafton Municipal Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 4

The general business transacted by the Council late on Thursday night was as follows:--Finance…

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Election of Mayor. "One Is a Traitor."

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

The special meeting convened for the election of Mayor took place at the Town Hall on Friday evening. Present: Ald. Johnson (chair),…

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River Bank Protection. Grant to Harwood Shire Refused

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

Mr. W. A. Zuill and Mr. G. S. Briner, Ms.L.A. have received the following letter, dated 3rd. February, from the Officer-in-Charge of Local…

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Municipal Affairs

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

In proposing the toast of the health of the Mayor on Friday evening, Aid. Richards paid a tribute to the work of the Mayor during the first year of his occupancy of…

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The Municipal Muddle

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

The city of Grafton, some six years ago, with much pomp and circumstance, celebrated the jubille of its municipal government. For upwards of half a century she has drawn upon…

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The Municipal Muddle. Thursday Night's Meeting. Clerk's Resignation Accepted

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

As reported in last issue, among the correspondence to be dealt with at the adjourned meeting of the Council on Thursday night was a letter from…

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High Council of Entente. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 5

The principal object of the visit of the French Premier to Italy is the constitution of a High Council of the Entente to consider matters of policy, aided by military advisers. Britain and Russia have agreed to the scheme. Italy has now asked to participate. Each of the nations agree that when absolute immunity on…

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Dorrigo Shire Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 4
Also in Daily Examiner

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire Chambers, Coramba, on the 9th inst., Present: Crs. D. Ritchie…

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The Municipal Muddle. a Detailed Statement of the Real Facts. Full Story of the Saturday Morning Incident. Chapter Iv

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 3

So much of our space has been occupied in the last two issues with reports of the two-nights' Council meeting, the Mayoral election, etc., that we…

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Maclean Municipal Council. Dissension From Mayor's Ruling

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 4

Ald. T. A. Goddard (Mayor), and Ald. E. Munro, W. Robertson, J. Skinner, W. O'Connor, E. Henson, J. Fogarty, E. Powell, and the Clerk attended the regular meeting held…

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South Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting was held last night. Present: Ald. R. D. Bawden (Mayor), Hawthorne, Schwinghammer, Russell, Ainsworth, Carlton and McKittrick…

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Municipal Affairs. Ald. Maxted's Resignation

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 4

Ald. H. C. T. Maxted has resigned from the Grafton Municipal Council, after 21 years' service. When asked yesterday if it were true that…

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Bellingen Shire Council. Cr. Piggott Elected President. Lively Scenes

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Bellingen Shire Council took place on Monday afternoon last, in the Shire Chambers…

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Appointment of Shire Clerk

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 4

There were seven applications for the position, including the retiring Clerk, Mr. Metcalfe. Moved Cr. Raymond, Seconded Cr…

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South Grafton Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting was held at the S.G. Council Chambers on Wednesday night, Present: The Mayor (Ald. R. D. Bawden), Ald. W. J…

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