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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Shire Engineer's Sudden Death. Dorrigo Shire's Loss

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 July 1917 · page 2

The death occurred suddenly at Martin's boarding establishment at Coramba some time during Monday night of Mr. James Beal Meldrum,…

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Harwood Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 July 1917 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Harwood Shire Council was held yesterday at the Shire Hall. Maclean, Present: Councillors D. McIntyre…

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For Shire Councils. More Money Wanted

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1917 · page 2

A few country members of Parlisment have recently been urging members of the National Government to restore the amounts paid…

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C. P. and A. Society. Monthly Council Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 July 1917 · page 1

The final meeting of the present Council of the C.P. and A. Society was held at Fitzgerald's Chambers, Grafton, yesterday, Mr. S. See (President) being…

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Crown Council Held. First During War. Copenhagen, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 July 1917 · page 3

The Kaiser, resided at a Crown Council, whereat the Prussian Federal Ministers were present. This was the first such meeting since the…

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The War (Messages received, except where otherwise specified, through the Australian Cables Association.) Huns' Air Raids. Demand for Reprisals. Lord Mayor of London's View. a Matter of Urgency. London, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 July 1917 · page 2

The Lord Mayor of London, in an interview, said: "This last raid ought to convince everybody that the case for reprisals is enormously…

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South Grafton Council. Ald. Bawden Re-elected Mayor

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 July 1917 · page 4

The election of Mayor for the ensuing year, held over for a week owing to the illness of Aid. R. D. Bawden, was taken at a special meeting held last night. The…

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Shire and Municipal

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 July 1917 · page 4

Prior to the conclusion of business at the Harwood Shire meeting on Tuesday, the President-(Cr. D. McIntyre) congratulated Cr Munro on his re-election to the…

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Harwood Shire Council. (Continued from Yesterday's Issue.) CORRESPONDENCE

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 July 1917 · page 2

The Palmer's Island P.P.U. drew attention to the rough state of the Palmer's Channel bridge.--Referred to the engineer for attention…

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Closing a Shire Office

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 July 1917 · page 4

At Tuesday s 'meeting or Harwood Shire Council, Cr. Munro moved that the office be closed for the transaction of business on the second Tuesday in each…

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A "Bankrupt" Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 July 1917 · page 4

During the progress of the Harwood Shire Council meeting on Tuesday, repeated reference was made to the depleted state the finances of that body, and…

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McQUEEN'S Wharf. Shire Assistance Refused

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 July 1917 · page 4

At the Harwood Shire, meeting on Tuesday, Cr. Parsons moved a resolution that the shire drive three piles at McQueen's wharf, Lower Lawrence. He stated that,…

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France's Day. Millions Club Luncheon. Lord Mayor's Reflection. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 July 1917 · page 5

At the Millions Club luncheon in honor of France's Day, Mr. Fuller, Acting-Premier proposed the chief toast and remarked that the French Premier had said…

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The Grand Council. Grant Important Liberties. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 12 July 1917 · page 5

Events are moving rapidly. The meeting of the Grand Council was the first time since the declaration of war, and is associated in the public mind with the…

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Bellingen Shire Council

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 2

The usunl monthly meeting of the Bellingen Shire Council was hold on Monday, July 8th. Present—President Piggott (chair), and Cre. A. M. Raymond, W…

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South Grafton Council. Ald. Bawden Re-elected Mayor

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 2

A special meeting of the South Grafton Council was held on Wednesday night to elect a Mayor. There was a full attendance, over which Ald. R. D…

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Shire Clerk's Report

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 2

Mr. Marsh, Shire Clerk, reported for month, ns follows :-Government Subsidy.—The first instalment of £2141 Ml 6/-has been paid into the…

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Money for Shire Councils

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 2

A few country members of Parliament have recently been urging members of the National Government to restore the amoaots paid to Shire…

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Harw00d Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 4

In addition to that reported in last issue, the following business was transacted at the monthly meeting of the Harwood Shire Council at Maclean on…

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More Money for Shire Councils

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 2

Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., has received the following letter, dated July 6, 1917, from the Under Secretary for Local Government:--"With reference to the…

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