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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1919

842 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 37 of 43

Presentation to the Mayor. Aldermanic Appreciation

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 2

At the conclusion of the business of the Grafton Council on Wednesday night, Ald. H. M. Baldock, in the absence of the Deputy Mayor (Ald. R…

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Ulmarra Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Ulmarra Municipal Council was held last night. Present: The Mayor (Aid. C. Napper), Aid. G. W. Fitzgerald, F. Ellem, W…

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Grafton Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 4

The regular meeting of the above, adjourned from Monday night, was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night, when, there were…

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Grafton City Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 1

The Grafton City Council met on Wednesday night. Present: Ald: D. McFarlane, (Mayor), McArthur Henson, Matheson, Reid, Baldock and Ferguson…

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South Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 1

The South Grafton Municipal Council met on Wednesday night. The Deputy Mayor (Ald. C. J. Ainsworth) presided, and there were present: Ald. H. G…

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Returned Soldiers "Becoming a Pest" Alleged Statement by Alderman. Prime Minister's Comment. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 3

Mr. Hughes, commenting upon a statement made by Alderman Baker, of Newcastle, to the effect that he did not think the Government should do anything more…

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Grafton Council's Enquiries. Information Still Unavailable

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 2

When the Grafton Council recently, before pledging itself to adopt the Nymboida hydro-electric scheme for the illumination of this city, decided…

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PEACE. Note to Roumania. Early and Frank Reply Requested. Supreme Council's Declaration London

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 3

Reuter's Paris correspondent states that the Supreme Council, in a long more to the Roumanian Government, set forth the Council's decisions as regards the…

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Children's Maintenance. Bill in Parliament. a Reverse in the Council. Important Amendment Carried. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 2

The Maintenance of Children Bill was considered by the Legislative Council in Committee. The first two clauses were postponed,…

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Returned Soldiers. Alderman's Statement. No Offence Intended. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 November 1919 · page 5

Alderman Baker, of Waratah, now explains that he did not intend to say that returned Soldiers were becoming a pest. He added "If I have, in the discharge…

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Ulmarra Council

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 November 1919 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Thursday, night. the Mayor (Ald. G. Napper) presiding. There were also present: Ald. Ellem, Fitzgerald…

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Copmanhurst Shire. Monthly Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Council of Copmanhurst Shire was held at Fitzgerald's Chambers, Grafton, on Wednesday, those present being: Crs…

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Bellingen Shire Repatriation Committee

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the executive of the above committee met in the Shire Chambers on Tuesday evening, the 4th inst. at 8. p.m…

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Merry Men of Manly. Trouble at Council Meeting Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 3

Matters were very lively at the Manly Council meeting last night. One alderman threatened to punch the Mayor's nose, and called him a damn liar and…

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State Political Crisis. Government Defeat in Council. on Child Maintenance Bill

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 2

As a result of a division taken in the Upper House on Thursday evening on a vital amendment to the Child Maintenance Bill, that measure, which…

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Seven New Russian States. Request for Recognition. Joint Note to Supreme Council. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 3

The representatives of seven new Russian States-- Azerdeljan, Northern Caucasus, Georgie, Kuban Republic, Esthonia, Latvia and Ukraiuia--sent a joint note…

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PEACE. German Violations. Supreme Council's Protocol. the Allies' Intentions. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 November 1919 · page 5

Renter's Paris correspondent reports that the Supremo Council's protocol, which was forwarded to Germany, recites a list of Germany's violations since the…

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State Political Crisis. Council and Maintenance Bill. Clause to Be Re-submitted. Additions to the Upper House. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 November 1919 · page 4

It is understood, when the Legislative Council meets to-morrow, Clause 3 of the Children's Maintenance Bill will be resubmitted for consideration…

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Harwood Shire Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 November 1919 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Harwood Shire, Council eventuated at the Shire Hall, Maclean, yesterday. Present: Councillors J. Parsons…

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Nymboida Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1919 · page 4

The Nymboia Shire Council met on Thursday at the Shire Chambers, South Graton. Present: Crs. Mulquiney (president), W. F. Ellis…

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