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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1921

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The Lord Mayor. Replies to Sir T. Henley. Does Not Want to Meet Him. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 5

The Lord Mayor, Mr. Lambert, referring to Sir Thomas Henley's declaration of yesterday, said: "I really believe it to be in the best interest of the city and the…

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Motherhood Bill Women Want It Passed. Deputation to Lord Mayor. Request That Parliament Be Convened. Sydney, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 5

A deputation from various Women's Associations waited on the Lord Mayor to-day and requested him to try to have Parliament opened and…

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Late Wires the Retort Splenetic. Lord Mayor Hits Back. Reply to Sir T. Henley. the Sectarian Gibe. Sydney, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 5

Aid. W. Lambert, the Liord Mayer, said to-day that he was glad Sir Thomas Henley did not call on him as it relieved him of an unpleasant ordeal…

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Maclean Municipality

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 4

The three candidates, Messrs. D. Daniels, P. Connelly, and E. Towell, were declared duly elected yesterday, no other nominations having been received…

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A Draw for Mayor. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 January 1921 · page 1

The Minister for Local Government had a sporting way in dealing with a contentious problem in the election of the Mayor of Burrowa. Two candidates received an…

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Ulmarra Council

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 January 1921 · page 4

The first meeting of the Ulmarra Council this year takes place on Thursday night, when the rate for the year will also be struck. A special meeting will also…

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Maclean Council. Extraordinary Election

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 January 1921 · page 4

At noon on Friday the Returning Officer (Mr. W. H. Poynter) declared the following candidates to be duly elected to fill the aldermanic vacancies caused by the…

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Coal Mine for City Council. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 10 January 1921 · page 3

The special committee appointed by the City Council for the purpose of acquiring a coal bearing property, developed or undeveloped, will meet on Wednesday right…

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Payment of Aldermen. Lord Mayor's Denial. the Greater Sydney Bill. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 5

The Lord Mayor stated to-day it was untrue that either himself, or members of the party to which he belonged, had at any time advocated the payment of…

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Payment of Aldermen. City Laborites' Aim. Provided for in Greater Sydney Bill. Sydney, Monday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 3

Referring to the question of payment for Aldermen, the Lord Mayor (Ald. Lambert) says neither he nor the party has advocated the payment of…

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Grafton Council. First 1921 Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Grafton, postponed from 3rd instant, was held at the Council Chambers last night. The Mayor, Ald…

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City Council's Scheme. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 4

The Lord Mayor, Ald. Lambert, has no intention of allowing the Labor party's schemes for acquiring a coal mine and metal quarry to go by default. He said…

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Grafton City Council. Appointment of Town Clerk

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 2

An ordinary meeting of the Grafton City Council was held last night, when there were present Aldermen H. M . Baldock (Mayor), Doberer, Cooney, Cox, K…

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Maclean Council. Another Civic Vacancy. Ald. French Disqualified

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 4

At a meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council held last night the Town Clerk (Mr. W. A. Poynter) announced that Ald, French was disqualified from continuing in…

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City Council Quarry. an Adverse Report. State Quarry Praised. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 3

The City Council has received four offers of quarries, ranging from £11,000 to £45,000 in cost. The City Surveyor has reported with…

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Maclean Council. Ald. French's Seat Declared Vacant. the Rate Fixed. Monthly Meetings Reverted To

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council wad held at the Maclean Council Chambers last night. Present: The Mayor (Ald. F. C…

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The New Town Clerk. City Council's Selection. Mr. W. J. Lake, M.i.m.e

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 2

At the meeting of the Grafton City Council last night, applications for the position of Town Clerk and Secretary of the Grafton and South Grafton…

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Harwood Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the above council was held in the Shire Hall. Maclean, yesterday. There were present: Crs. R. J. McDonald (President), Collis, Archer,…

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Orara Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Orara Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, South Grafton, yesterday, with Cr. E. E. Small…

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Harwood Shire. Monthly Council Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 4

The Harwood Shire Council met at the Shire Chambers, Maclean, yesterday. Present: Crs. R. J. McDonald (President), D. McIntyre, R. Collis, J…

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