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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

857 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 20 of 43

Attempted Murder. Charge Against a Mayor. Victim's Condition Serious. Wellington

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 5

C. E. Mackay, Mayor of Wanganui, New Zealand, has been arrested on a charge of attempting to murder Walter Creswell, a returned soldier, by shooting. Bail was…

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P. UNION. Meeting of District Council. Various Matters Discussed. a Lengthy Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the Clarence River District Council of the Primary Producers' Union was held at Ulmarra on Friday, Mr. D. McIntyre (president)…

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The Undergrads. Big Bill from the Council. "A Lot of Larrikins" Mr. Mitchell's Strictures. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 5

It is understood the City Council intends to draw up a substantial bill at present to the undergraduates in connection with the destruction of property a…

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Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at Coramba on Wednesday last, the President (Cr. Bennett) occupying…

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Dorrigo Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 4

The Council of the Shire of Dorrigo met at Coramba on Wednesday, when there were present: Councillors Bennett (president)Faulks, Mulhearn…

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The New State. Cordially Endorsed by Armidale Council. Strong Arguments by the Mayor

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 1

The New State movement was discussed by the Armidale City Council last week, when there was a letter from the Tapiworth Council asking the Armidale…

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Ulmarra Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 3

At the last regular meeting of Ulmarra Municipal Council there were present: The Mayor (Ald. C. Napper), Alderman J. Hoade, G. W. Fitzgerald,…

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Grafton Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 4

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Grafton Municipal Council was held on Monday night, when there were present Ald. G. Morrison (Mayor)…

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Alleged Attempted Murder Mayor and Returned Soldier

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 3

Ald. Mackay, Mayor of Wanganui, has been arrested on a charge of attempting to murder a returned soldied, Walter Cresswell, by shooting…

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Grafton City Council. Ordinary Meeting

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 6

AR ordinary meeting of the Grafton City Council was held on Monday night, when, there were present: Ald. Geo. Morrison (Mayor), Ferguson, Doberer, Cooney,…

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Dome Mount Road. Discussion at Council Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 3

For reading of a letter from Mr. S. H. Mullan, Dorrigo. asking for payment in respect of work carried out on the Dome Mount road, was the…

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Town Drainage. a Comprehensive Scheme. Report Submitted to the Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 2

The following report was submitted to the Grafton City Council by the City Engineer (Mr. S. G. Davey) on Monday night:--…

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South Grafton Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 1

The council of the Municipality of South Grafton met on Wednesday night. Present Ald. Ainsworth (Mayor), Reid, Munns, C. I. A. Lee, A. E. McCann, King,…

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Maclean Council

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting of the above council was held in the Municipal Chambers. Maclean, on Tuesday night. There were represent: Ald. Gale (Mayor),…

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Outfall Within the Copmanhurst Shire No. 4

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 4

The boundary of this drainage area is generally along the line commencing at the northeastern boundary of the Municipality at Villiers street, and…

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CASUALTIES. New Zealand Tragedy. a Mayor Resigns. Sensational Developments Expected. Wellington

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 3

C. T. Mackay; who is awaiting trial on a charge of attempted murder of a returned soldier, has resigned his position as Mayor of Wanganui. Sensational…

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Payment of Members. " Direct Action " Approved. by Adelaide Labor Council. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 5

A resolution was moved at the Adelaide Trades and Labor Council congratulating members of the House of Representatives in taking direct action to have their…

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Maclean Municipal Council

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 4

A special meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers, Maclean, on Tuesday evening, when there were present:--Ald. Gale (Mayor), Bate, Kelly,…

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Labor Council's Protest. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 2

The Trades and Labour Council to-night entered an emphatic protest against the deportation of Father Jerger and others…

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Father Jerger. Lord Mayor's Representations. Public Trial Asked For. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 2

The Lord Mayor has wired to Sir Robert Garran regarding Father Jerger, and stating that one of the overpowering reasons against deportation was that Father…

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