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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 59 of 69

State Parliament. Some Personal Explanations. Regarding Wednesday's Scene. Council's Amendment Objected. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 5

When the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon, Mr. Shillington asked the Attorney-General if in view of the fact that Mr. Flannery had stated that persons…

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City Council Sensation . MR. W. M. Niland in Defence. "Greatest Dud Ever Exploded." Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 2

Speaking on behalf of Alderman Bramston, who opened his municipal election, campaign last night, Mr. W. M Niland (formerly of Ulmarra), who…

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Local and General. Dorrigo Shire Council

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 2

A meeting of the above Council will be held in the Shire Hall, Coramba, on Wednesday next, 9th inst…

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Woodburn Shire Roads. (The Editor of the "Daily Argus")

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 4

Sir,—Would you permit me space to reply to Mr. R. Lipman's remarks of last week, re "Woodburn Shire Roads." It is really unfortunate that good…

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Woodburn Shire Roads. (The Editor of the "Daily Argus")

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 4

Dear Sir,—I have read an extract of a report, made to the "Daily Argus" by Mr. R. Lipman, concerning the "frightful botch" made by the…

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Ulmarra Council

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Ulmarra Council was held On Thursday night, the Mayor,. Ald. C. Napper, presiding. There were, also present Ald. T. Jefferies, F…

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City Council Bill Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 1

The Premier stated definitely that the City Council Bill will not be dropped. Regarding the proposal to postpone, the City Council elections from December to…

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44 Hour Week. Shire President Hits Out. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 4

At a meeting of the Temora Shire Council on the question of supplying information to the Shires' Association to place before the Arbitration Court inquiry…

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Telegrams. Preference to Soldiers. the City Council Case. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 1

Owing to the eleventh hour disinclination on the part of James Poynting a returned soldier, to press his claims for promotion, the executive of The Returned…

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Mr. Dooley Returns Pleased with Premiers Conference. Going Ahead with City Council Bill. Inquiry Into Bribery Allegations. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 2

Mr. J. Dooley, Premier, who returned from Melbourne on Saturday, said he believed that a lot of good would come out of the Premiers' Conference…

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Grafton Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 November 1921 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Grafton City Council, in the Town Hall last night, was attended by Aid. H. M. Baldock (Mayor), W. T…

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City Council's Affairs

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 November 1921 · page 2

Mr. Dooley says he intends to ascertain the power, responsibility and duty of the Government regarding the suggested appointment of a tribunal to inquire into the…

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Harwood Shire. Valuations for 1922. Outline of Estimates

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 November 1921 · page 3

Through the courtesy of the president of the Harwood Shire (Cr. R. J. McDonald) we are enabled to publish in advance the figures and reports prepared by…

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Grafton City Council. Ordinary Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 November 1921 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Grafton City Council was held at the Town Hall last night when there were present Ald. H. M. Baldock (Mayor), W. T. Robinson,…

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Orara Shire. Council's Monthly Meeting

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Orara Shire Council took place in the Shire room, South Grafton, yesterday morning, the following councillors being present:…

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Orara Shire Council. the Endowment Deputation. Portion 44 AGAIN

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Orara Shire Council yesterday was attended by Crs. G. Kelly (President), H. Collett, J. T. Mulquiney, J. Campbell, A…

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44-Hours' Week. Shire and Municipal Employees

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 5

Judge Beeby commenced the hearing of the application that the 44-hour week should be applied to Shire and Municipal employees. It was contended that if the…

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Curtailment of Ballina Municipal Area Refused

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 2

Last week the Town Clerk (Mr. J. P. Walker) was advised by the Minister for Local Government that the application of the Ballina Municipal…

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£8000 Shire Deficit Expected

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Tweed Shire Council, the clerk drew attention to the state of the finances, saying there would be a deficit at the end of the year…

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County Council Works

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 4

A meeting of the provisional committee, established some time ago to go into the ma[?]er of the formation of a County Council, will be held at the Town Hall…

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