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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Dorrigo Shire Council. Ordinary Monthly Meeting

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 June 1917 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held yesterday at Coramba, Cr. H. E. Hindmarsh, president, in the chair. The other…

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Dorrigo Shire Funds

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 June 1917 · page 2

Though the financial position of the Dorrigo Shire commenced to look up recently, the position is still one of seriousness. It will be, remembered that…

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Bellingen Shire Council

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Bellingen Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers on Monday last, when Crs. Piggott (President), Raymond and…

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Dorrigo Shire Valuations

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 2

The next Police Court to be held at Coff's Harbor promises to be a stirring affair. The town is up in arms against the new valuations of the shire, and a…

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Shire Wharfage Fees

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 2

In closely questioning the President of Harwood Shire at Tuesday's meeting, with regard to the fees paid by vessels making calls at the shire wharves, Cr…

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Shire's Fidelity Bond

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 2

"I would like to see the fidelity bond covering the late clerk produced and the conditions read," said Cr. Johnstone at the last meeting of the Harwood Shire…

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Harwood Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above-named Council was held at the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Tuesday. Present: Crs. D. McIntyre (president), R. J…

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Dorrigo Shire Council

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 16 June 1917 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at Coramba on Wednesday last. Present: Crs. Hindmarsh…

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P. Union. District Council Meeting. the Sack Question

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 June 1917 · page 4

A meeting of the District Council of the P.P. Union was held at Ulmarra yesterday. Mr. C. Napper occupied the chair, and the following delegates were…

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P.L.L. Conference. Discussed by Council in Camera. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 June 1917 · page 5

The Labor Council discussed in camera a report of the P.L.L. Conference committee dealing with conscription…

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Dorrigo Shire Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 June 1917 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at Coramba on Wednesday, those present being Crs. H. E. Hindmarsh (President), J…

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The Municipal Elections. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 June 1917 · page 3

Reuter's Petrograd correspondent, Saturday: In the municipal elections the Socialist block polled 507,982 votes, whereof the extremists polled 117,760. The…

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Grafton City Council. Ordinary Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Grafton City Council was held in the Town Hall last night. The Mayor (Ald. D. McFarlane) presided, and the other…

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Lord Mayor's Opinion. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 June 1917 · page 2

In the City Council, the Lord Mayor, condemned the mountebank methods in connection with the recruiting campaign…

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Grafton Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 June 1917 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Grafton Municipal Council was held on Monday night, there being present the Mayor (Aid. D. McFarlane) and Aid…

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Jewellers' Conference. the Lord Mayor's Welcome. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 June 1917 · page 3

The Interstate Conference of Jewellers was opened in Sydney to-day. The Lord Mayor, in welcoming the delegates, said Australia possessed every kind of stone…

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Labor Council Precaution. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 June 1917 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Labor Council, at which unaffiliated unions were represented, the probability of the question of conscription being again brought…

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A Changed Tone. Workers Council Getting Sense. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 June 1917 · page 3

The ''Daily Chronicle's" correspondent at Petrograd says: "A change of tone is observable. The Council of Workmen's delegates,in a letter to…

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Many Better Signs. Resumption of Hostilities Favored. National W. AND S. Council's Attitude. Petrograd

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 June 1917 · page 3

The secret ballot of the Workers Committee and Social Democrats favoured the advance of the armies. The Socialist Revolutionists also voted in…

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Lismore Municipal Roll

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 June 1917 · page 2

The roll of municipal electors for Lismore to be used at the coming election has been compiled and printed. The roll contains 2017 names, as against 1053…

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