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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

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Maclean Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Maclean Council on Friday night, the following chairmen of the different committees were appointed:--Works, Ald…

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Ulmarra Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Ulmarra Municipal Council was held on Thursday night last. Present: The Mayor (Ald. C. Napper), Ald. J. T…

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Dublin's Lord Mayor May Be Installed in England London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 3

In the event of Mr. T. Kelly not being allowed to quit England for the Mayoral installation at Dublin on Monday, probably the Dublin Corporation,…

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Supreme Council. Discussion Regarding Turkey Strong Feeling in Britain. Turks Must Be Sent to Asia. Parts

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 5

"Le Temps" states that owing to the amount of work not dealt with, Mr. Lloyd George 'anticipates that the conference will sit in London throughout March…

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Engineers' Strike. Meeting of Executive Council. Men May Resume on Wednesday. the Position More Hopeful. Sydney. Monday, Night

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 5

All the marine engineers now on strike will probably be advised by the members of their Executive Council, who are now…

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Dorrigo Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

The Dorrigo Shire Council met at Coramba on Thursday last. Cr. Blythman, president, occupied the chair, and there were present, Crs. J…

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Dorrigo Shire Council. Cr. Bannett Now President

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

The Dorrigo Shire Council [?] at Coramba on Thursday last. Presi dent Blythman occupied the chair, and there were also present Crs…

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Fighting Parsons Golburn Alderman's Opinion. Stadium Proposal Turned Down

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 1

"The best hiding I ever had was from a parson. This talk about boxing being degrading is nonsense," said Alderman Steele at the Goulburn City Council's first…

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Dark Dublin City Council's Cantankerous Action London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 3

As a retort to the military order forbidding persons without passes to be abroad in Dublin after midnight, the Dublin City Council has issued an…

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Supreme Council. The Turkish Problem. Arrival of Moslem Deputation. a Critical Situation. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 5

An official communique' states that the Supreme Council has resumed the discussion regarding the Peace Treaty with Turkey, and substantial, progress was…

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Outrages in Ireland Attempt To Blow Up Barracks the Curfew Order. Retaliation of Dublin Council. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 5

Haulers attempted to blow up the police barracks at Baliynahinch, County Down. Holes were bored in the wall and a, charge of gelignite inserted, which, fortunately,…

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The Russian Soviet. Sydney Labor Council Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 3

The Labor Council to-night carried a resolution approving of the failure of international capitalism to destroy the Russian Soviet Republic; also that a letter…

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"Stuffing" the Queensland Council. Political Rascality. a Scathing Indictment

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

Mr. W. J. Vowles, M.L.A, loader of the Queensland Parliamentary Opposition, made the following statement to the Press on the question of the…

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Destiny of the Turk Constantinople or Asia ? Decision of Supreme Council. Debate in House of Commons the Subject Talked Out. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 5

The greatest interest was taken in the House of Commons in the debate on the Turkish question, which arose in the afternoon on a motion for adjournment…

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Supreme Council. The Financial Problem. Turkish Peace Treaty Massacre of Armenians. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 3

An official meeting of the Supreme Council this morning was attended by the British, French, and Italian financial and economic experts, who began an…

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Local and General. Grafton City Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 4

An ordinary meeting of the City Council was held last night, with a full attendance, a number of ratepayers also being present. A petition from 61…

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Grafton Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 4

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Grafton Council was held on Monday, when the Mayor (Ald. T. Matheson) presided over a full gathering of…

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Grafton City Council. Ordinary Meeting

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 2

An ordinary meeting of the Grafton City Council was held on Monday night, when there were present: Aldermen Matheson (Mayor), Fergnson, Doberer,…

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Nymboida Scheme. Details Explained. by Department Officer. Information for City Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 4

Mr. Diamond, of the Public Works Department, attended the meeting of the Grafton City Council on Monday night, and explained some details in…

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Sydney Municipal Rates. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 5

It was decided by the City Council to strike a rate of 4½d. in the pound oil the unimproved capital value…

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