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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

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Allied War Council Debate in the Commons. Lloyd George Refuses Details. Commons' Confidence Challenged. London, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 3

In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith, after paying the highest tribute to Sir Douglas Haig and Sir Wm. Robertson, and declaring that the…

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The Versailles Council. Mr. Lloyd George's Explanation. No Use Crying "Peace!" No Recision From War Aims. Allies Prepared for Any Attack. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 3

Mr. Lloyd George, in the House of Commons, referring to the great part the British army is now playing, said they were holding a most important part of…

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Dorrigo Shire Council. Councillor Hindmarsh Reelected President

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 4

A special meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at Coramba on Friday morning, when the full council, with the exception of Councillor Bennelt, who was…

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Bellingen Shire Council. Special and Monthly Meetings. Fixing Presidential Allowance

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 6

A special meeting of the Bellingen Shire Council was held at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, February 11, 1918, for the purpose of filing the presidental allowance,…

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Dorrigo Shire. Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 4

The regular meeting Mas held at Cotamba on Friday. Present: Cr. Hindmarsh (president). Crs. Faulkes, Blythman, McLeod, Sparks, the engineer…

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Priest's Loyalty Challenged. Marrickville Mayor's Statement

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 2

Alderman J. T Ness, Mayor of Marrickville, replies to the statement made by Senator Pearce. Minister for Defence, regarding the allegation made…

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The Council Approved. Instant Decisions Necessary. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 3

Lord Sydenham has heartily approved of the Versailles War Council. He says: "Correspondence would be a futile method of co-ordinating the…

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P. Onion. Meeting of District Council. Election of Officers

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the delegates of the Clarence River District Council was held at Ulmarra on Saturday. Mr. C. Napper presided over a good attendance of…

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Belgium's Martyrdom. Encouraging the People. Council of Ministers' Message. Paris, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 3

The Belgian Council of Ministers has sent congratulations to the Flemish and Walloon Senators, Deputies and magistrates for so heroically…

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Lord Mayor's Appeal. Gratitude to Our Soldiers

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 3

"When I look around and see so many bearing the sears of this bloody war I realise the debt this country owes you," said Mr. .H. D. Morton,. M.L.A., in the…

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Sixth War Loan. Lord Mayor Invests. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 4

The business of selling bonds for the sixth Commonwealth war loan began this morning at the Commonwealth Bank. The Lord Mayor was the first to enter…

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Grafton City Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Grafton City Council was held in the Town Hall last night,' the Mayor (Aid. D. McFarlane) presiding. The other members…

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Grafton Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 4

The regular meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night, when there were present Aid. D. McFarlane (Mayor), M…

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Soldiers or Civilians? Who Is To Get Shire Clerkship? Protest Meeting at Maclean. Vigorous Attack on Council. Cancellation of Appointment Wanted

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 4

An indignation meeting was held at the School of Arts, Maclean, last night to protest against the appointment of a local resident, Mr. Stuart Maurice, to the…

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Our Sixth War Loan. Opened by the Lord Mayor. Purchase of £10,000 Bond

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 2

The first bond of the new Commonwealth War Loan was bought, when the Commonwealth Bank in Sydney opened at 10 o'clock on Monday…

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P.p. Union. District Council Meeting. Important Business Discussed

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 4

A well-attended meeting of the delegates composing 'the Clarence River District Council of the Primary Producers' Union was held at…

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Allied War Council. General Wilson's Successor. General Rawlinson Appointed. London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 3

General Sir Henry Rawlinson has been appointed British Representative on the Allied War Council at Versailles…

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The High Command. Necessity for Unity. the Versailles Council. Sib William Robertson's Opposition. Press Comment. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 5

Referring to Sir William Robertson, the "Chronicle" suggests that the nation should trust the Government's judgment. It points out that Sir William Robertson…

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South Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the South Grafton Council was held last night, the Mayor (Ald. R. D. Bawden) presiding. The other members present were Alds. E…

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C.p. and A. Society. Monthly Meeting of Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 3

The council of the C.P and A. Society met in Grafton yesterday, Mr. A. Gray (vice-president) presiding, in the absence of the president (Mr. S. See)…

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