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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1921

1,374 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 54 of 69

Council's Responsibility for Straying Stock

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 October 1921 · page 2

"Where a corporate body such as a Shire Council or Municipality fails to carry out the duties or powers assigned to it by statute law or…

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Municipal Employees. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 October 1921 · page 5

At the Municipal Employees' Conference at the Traces Hall among the resolutions to be discussed was one from the Blue Mountains branch, demanding that all…

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Municipal Workers Their Little List of Requirements. Overcoats, Tents and Holidays. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 October 1921 · page 3

At the conference of municipal, employees, held at the Trades Hall resolutions were placed on the agenda paper demanding" that all shires and…

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Approaching a Shire Council

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 4

The picture of the muscular gentleman vainly endeavoring to break a bundle of stout sticks across his knee, signifying that "Unity is Strength," might be…

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Nymboida Shire Council. Ordinary Meeting

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, South Grafton, yesterday, when there were present: Crs. D. N. Maxwell…

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Mayor Committed for Trial. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 5

Thomas Craine, Mayor or South Melbourne, appeared at the local court to-day and was committed for trial. The charge arose from evidence given in a case…

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South Grafton Council Regular Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the South Grafton Council, at the S.G. Council Chambers on Wednesday night, was attended by Ald. T. J…

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South Grafton Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the South Grafton Council was held on Wednesday evening, when there were present: Ald. T. J. Roberts (Mayor), J. Reid…

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Executive Council Meets. Mr. Dooley Remains Premier. Until Caucus Meets

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 4

The State Cabinet met to-day and discussed the political situation arising out of the death of the premier. Agreement was expressed that Mr. Dooley should…

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Three-inch Metal a Breeze in S.g. Council. Ald. Roberts Condemns Purchase

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 7 October 1921 · page 2

At question time a[?] the South Grafton Council's meeting on Wednesday night, the Mayor (Ald. T. J. Roberts) said he desired to know what the 200…

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Nymboida Shire. Regular Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 8 October 1921 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, South Grafton, on Thursday. There were present: Crs. D…

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Lord Mayor's Defence. Sydney, Friday Night

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

Referring to the published report regarding the ag incident at the Town Hall, as telegraphed earlier, Aid. Lambert this afternoon said: "I would…

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Ulmarra Council

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 October 1921 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Ulmarra Council, called for Thursday night, lapsed for want of a quorum, the only aldermen putting in an appearance being the Mayor…

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City Council Adjourns

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 October 1921 · page 5

The City Council meeting to-day, was adjourned out of respect to Mr. Storey. The Acting-Premier received a telegram from Mr. Blakeley, M.P., secretary of the…

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Flags at the Town Hall. Striking the Union Jack. by Order of the Lord Mayor. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 October 1921 · page 5

The City Council by a special resolution in May last decided that in the matter of flags at the Town Hall the Council's executive officer should have full…

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A Union Dispute. Branch Officials v. Federal Council Sydney, Friday Evening

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

The dispute which has occurred between the Sydney branch of the Federated Marine Stewards and Pantrymen's Association and the Federated…

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News and Notes That Tomki Shire Squabble

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

Cr. M. McLennan writes: At the Tomki Shire meeting on Tuesday the President stated, with regard to a letter tendered by me from the…

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Nymboida Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 12 October 1921 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers. South Grafton, on Thursday when there were present…

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Council's Responsibility

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 12 October 1921 · page 2

Elsewhere in this issue, we publish an interesting account, of a court case tried at Casino, in which a man was charged with allowing stock…

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Ferries and Fares Trouble Over Manly Service Council May Run Boats. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 October 1921 · page 2

The Port Jackson Steam Company, carrying on the Manly ferry service, is seeking increased fares, but the Manly Council is resisting the claim…

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