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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 26 of 43

A Shire Council Incident

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1920 · page 3

A party who was somewhat on the [?] had occasion to interviw the W[?]burn Shire Councillors during the meeting last…

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City Council Election

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 July 1920 · page 4

The nomination of candidates for election to the two extraordinary vacancies in the Grafton City Council closed at five o'clock yesterday, and will be formally…

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Injunction Against a Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 July 1920 · page 5

In the Equity Court, an application was made by the Attorney-General for an injunction to restrain members of the Blackhealth Municipal Council from…

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Ulmarra Council

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 July 1920 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Friday night, the Mayor presiding. There were also present: Ald. Jefferies, J. Napper, Hoade, Fitzgerald…

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Dorrigo Council Election

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 July 1920 · page 2

An election in "A." Riding of the Dorrigo Shire, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Councillor S. A. Jones, will be held on Saturday next…

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Grafton City Council. Extraordinary By-election. the Nominations

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 July 1920 · page 4

Little interest was evinced in the official announcement of the nominations for the extraordinary by-election to fill the vacancies in the Grafton City Council…

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Council's Building Scheme. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 4

The Manly Council has secured about four acres of ground for the purpose of erecting twenty-four houses for residents of the district who are not in possession…

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The Fishing Industry. Sydney City Council's Project

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 4

A largely attended meeting of Clarence River fishermen was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Saturday, when a new scheme for reviving the industry was unfolded by…

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Ulmarra's Town Hall. Matter Again Before the Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 3

For some months past the members of the Ulmarra Council have had before them suggestions for improving both the appearance. and accommodation, of their meeting…

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The Courts. An Injunction Granted. Against Members of a Council. Case in Equity Court. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 5

In the Equity. Court the question of the validity of the election of the municipal council of Blaekheath was continued. Mr. Justice Harvey, having reviewed…

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Grafton's Lighting Council Takes Action Electricity for Streets. Installation at Small Cost. to Give Three Times More Light

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 4

A proposal was adopted unanimously by the Grafton City Council, last night which means, in effect, that if the estimate of cost is not exceeded, the persent miserable…

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The Municipal Election

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 4

The municipal electors of Grafton will be called on to exercise their votes on Saturday next for the purpose of electing two aldermen to fill the vacancies now…

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Shire News

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 21 July 1920 · page 2

The contest between Messrs. Johnson and Nicholson for Cr. Jones' recant seat [?] Off on Saturday. A small poll is anticipated owing to…

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Grafton City Council. Ordinary Meeting

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 July 1920 · page 1

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

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Sanitary Service. Removal of the Depot. Decision by the City Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 July 1920 · page 4

Another departure from the old order of things which were allowed to continue so long in Grafton was decided upon by the City Council on Monday night, when…

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South Crafton Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 July 1920 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night, when there were present: Aldermen C. J. Ainsworth (Mayor),…

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Municipal Election

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 July 1920 · page 4

Mr. W. T. Robinson, senior, proprietor of the well-known motor firm of Robinson Bros., in this issue announces his policy in connection with the…

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Resignation of Maclean's Mayor

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 4

General regret was expressed at the last meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council when the Mayor (Aid. A. P. Gale) handed in his resignation both as…

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Council's Clerical Workers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 July 1920 · page 4

An industrial agreement to take effect from July 9 has been filed governing the salaries of the office staffs of councils. It is of course, founded on the living wage…

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Labor Council's Resolution. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 July 1920 · page 5

The Labor Council has carried a resolution urging seamen and wharf laborers to refuse to man any ships which may be used to deport men from this country…

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