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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Harwood Shire Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire Chambers, Maclean, on Tuesday. Present: Crs. John Parsons (Deputy President),…

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Orara Shire Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Orara Shire Council was held at South Grafton yesterday, those present being the President (Cr. J…

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Nymboida Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council was held yesterday. Present: Crs. Mulquiney (in the chair), Mulligan, Krifsch, and Waugh…

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Obituary. Alderman Evan Jones. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 3

Alderman Evan Jones, rather of the City Council, died to-day, aged 72…

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Teamsters' Shipping Depot. Alleged Unwarranted Resumption. Deputation to Shire Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 4

At Orara Shire Council meeting on Tuesday, Cr. Jones introduced a deputation headed by Mr. E. J. McGregor, representing the P.P.U., the Progress…

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Sydney Council. Refuses to Remove Photos. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 May 1917 · page 5

The Sydney Labor Council has rejected a proposition to remove from the walls of the chamber photos of Mr. J. C. Watson and Mr. Andrew Fisher…

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Our Gold Yield. Labor Plans. Sydney, Friday. Labor Council to Organise. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 May 1917 · page 5

The New South Wales gold yield for the first four months of the year shows a decrease in value of £52,226. The Sydney Labor Council has determined to adopt a policy of industrial organisation, in view of the legislation which might be inimical to union…

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The Shire Conference

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 May 1917 · page 2

The Shires' Conference passed over quietly in Sydney, but none the less successfully. These are not times for harbor excursions and gaiety; all such…

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General Russky Relieved. to Advise War Council. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1917 · page 3

Petrograd reports that the Provisional Government has relieved General Russky of the command of the northern army. He remains on the War…

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Grafton Municipal Electoral Court

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 May 1917 · page 4

Yesterday, before the P.M., Mr. J. L. Shropshire, the Grafton Municipal Electors' Revision Court was completed, and the roll revised and certified as correct…

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Maclean Council. Question of Shire Amalgamation

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Maclean Council was held last night, when the full council was in attendance. FINANCE…

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Maclean Municipal Council. Proposed Amalgamation with Harwood Shire. Action Re Alleged Defalcations

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Maclean Council was presided over last night by the Mayor (Ald T. A. Goddard), and there were also present:…

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Alleged Shortages. Maclean Council Reaches Finality. Late Clerk to Be Prosecuted

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 2

At the regular meeting of the Maclean Council, held last night, when the full council was present, the question of the alleged shortages in its funds, upon…

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South Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held last night. Present: Ald. Bawden (Mayor), Schwinghammer, H. G. McKittrick,…

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Municipal Elections. Suburbs Awakened. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 5

Although the suburban triennial elections are six weeks off. there is marked activity in some municipalities regarding the choice of can candidates…

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Bellingen Shire Council. Monday, May 14, 1917

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 2

The Bellingen Shire Council met at the Council Chambers on Monday last for its May meeting, President S. J. Piggott in the chair. All the other Councillors were…

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Shire Clerk's Report

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 2

Gentlemen,—I have the honor to report on the month's working as follows :- Sanitary Fees.—Legal proceedings were taken against 30 persons for outstanding…

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South Grafton Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 6

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night, following the special meeting to elect the…

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Local and General Ulmarra Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 2

At the regular meeting last night, the following tenders for roadwork were accepted:--200 yards of gravelling for Wilcox's road, Swan Creek, C. D. Gillett, 3s…

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Queensland. the Legislative Council. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 3

Consequent on the defeat of the Queensland Government's proposal for the abolition of the Upper House, the Government has now decided to appoint a…

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