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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

804 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 16 of 41

Grafton City Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 May 1918 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting was held last night, when there were present:--Aldermen D. McFarlane (Mayor), Vaughan, Reid, Imeson Strong, Matheson,…

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South Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 May 1918 · page 6

The South Grafton Council met last night. Present: Aldermen E. Page (Mayor), J. Reid, R. D. Bawden C. J. Ainsworth, A. E. Durrington, C. K…

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Orara Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 May 1918 · page 1
Also in The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser

The monthly meeting was held yesterday, when there were present:--Crs. Mulquiney (president), Collett, C. K. Maxwell, Lattimore, Small, and Jones…

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Grafton Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 May 1918 · page 4

The regular fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday night, when there was present: Ald. D. McFarlane (Mayor), R. C. Law, C. Imeson,…

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Suggested War Council. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 May 1918 · page 3

In the House of Commons Mr. Lambert asked: "Is the Government prepared to consider the formation of a council consisting of Sir John Fisher, Lord…

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Commonwealth Finance. Federal Council. Personnel Announced. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 May 1918 · page 3

The Federal Council of Finance recently created is to consist of the Treasurer, Mr. Watt, as chairman; secretary to the Treasury, Mr. Collins; the…

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Copmanhurst Shire. Monthly Meeting

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 May 1918 · page 1

The Copmanhurst Shire Council met yesterday. Present: Crs. Doust (president), Davison, Thorold, Doberer and Morrissey…

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Copmanhurst Shire Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting of the above was held at the shire office, Grafton, on Wednesday, when there were present: Crs. A. H. Doust…

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Nymboida Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 2

The Nymboida Shire Council met yesterday. Present: Crs. P. Mulquiney (president), Ellis, Mulligan, Kritsch and D. N. Maxwell…

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Nymboida Shire

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council was held at the Shire Office, South Grafton, yesterday, when there were present: Crs…

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Ulmarra Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 1

The regular meeting of the Ulmarra Council was held last night, the Mayor, Aid. G. W, Fitzgerald, presiding. The following were also in attendance:…

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Recruiting. Sydney Labor Council's Decision. Debate Adjourned. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 2

The Sydney Council met last night. The President (Mr. Morby) moved: "That this Council endorses the resolution carried at the recent Recruiting…

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Report of the Melbourne Conference. Considered by Labor Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 4

At the Labor Council to-night further consideration was given to Mr. Morby 's report on the Recruiting Conference at Melbourne. He stated that a deputation…

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Maclean Council. Extensive Improvements Suggested

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 May 1918 · page 6

A special meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council was held in the Shire Hall. on Thursday evening, May 9th. The Mayor (Ad. Munro) presided over a full…

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Ulmarra Municipal Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1918 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Ulmarra Council was held on Thursday night, the Mayor, Ald. G. W. Fitzgerald presiding. There were also present:…

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Labor Council's Attitude. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 May 1918 · page 2

Discussing the possibilities of the Labor Council carrying Mr. Morby's recruiting motion, Mr. Evans, the secretary, said that the Labor Party would never…

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Dorrigo Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 6

The regular meeting was held at Coramba on Tuesday, the sittings commencing at 5 p.m., and concluding at 9 p.m. Crs. Hindmarsh (president), Blythman,…

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Municipal Appeal Court Council's Valuations Upheld

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 8

An appeal by H. A. Crouch, who wa[?] represented by Mr. A. J. Pollack, against the amount of the valuations on his property fronting Prince street, Grafton, wa[?]…

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P.P.U. Council Meeting at Ulmarra. Important Matters Discussed. N.C.S.N. Co.'s Shares

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 6

The District Council of the Clarence River district branch of the P.P.U. was held at Ulmarra on Saturday, when there was a large attendance of delegates,…

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