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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 62 of 69

Council Adjourns for a Week "Till Eternity" Amendment Ruled Out. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 November 1921 · page 3

Immediately the Legislative Council met this afternoon, Mr. E. J. Kavanagh (Vice-President of the Executive Council) informed members that a…

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South Grafton Council. Ordinary Meeting

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the South Grafton Council was held at the Council Chambers, this week, when there were present, Aid. T. J Roberts (Mayor), C. J…

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Maclean Council

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 November 1921 · page 8

A special meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council has been called for Monday next, at 7.30 p.m. The principal business is to receive the report…

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Labor Aldermen. Manifesto of the A.L.P. "Corruption of Unscrupulous Wealth." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 November 1921 · page 5

A manifesto which has been issued by the Australian Labor party in connection with the municipal elections, deals with the achievements of the Labor aldermen…

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State Politics. The Legislative Council. and Proposed Appointments. Sir G. Fuller's Observations. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 November 1921 · page 4

The Leader of the Opposition, Sir George Fuller, stated that a grave responsibility would fall upon those who recommended any further attentions to the…

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Ulmarra Council

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 November 1921 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Ulmarra Council has held on Thursday night, the Mayor (Ald. C. Napper), presiding. There were also present: Ald. F. Ellem, W…

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Dorrigo Shire Depressed. Past Days of Prosperity. Nightmare of Roads To-day

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 November 1921 · page 1

The appeal of the Dorrigo Shire Council in common with several other shires for and increased apportionment of endowment for 1922-34, brings to light some…

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Federal Politics. The Parramatta Seat. Opening of the Campaign. Lord Mayor Denounces the Press Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 November 1921 · page 4

The campaign for the Parramatta seat has opened. Mr. A. B. Piddington the Independent candidate, confined his speech almost entirely to the consideration of…

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Extension of Municipal Franchise

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 November 1921 · page 4

Recently the Petersham Council decided to write to all municipal and shire councils throughout the State, seeking cooperation in strongly protesting against the…

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Grafton Council. Ferry Service Question

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1921 · page 3

At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Grafton last night, there were present: The Mayor (Ald. H. M. Baldock), in…

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Town Hall Free. to Hospital Committee. City Council's Decision

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 November 1921 · page 4

"We see some of the aldermen present who previously opposed granting the free use of the Town Hall are now in favor of it. I am not opposed to the hospital…

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Alleged Bribery City Council's Wood Blocks Town Clerk Nesbitt in the Box. Prosecution Closed. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1921 · page 3

The Ald. R. D. Bramston case was continued before Mr. Giles, S.M., at the Central Summons Court to-day. Thomas H. Nesbitt, Town Clerk of…

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Maclean Council

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 November 1921 · page 4

A special meeting of the above council was held on Mor[?] for the purpose of recoiling the report of the Li gluing Committee and dealing with matters…

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Grafton City Council. Ordinary Meeting

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 November 1921 · page 3

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

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The Suicide Club Labor Members in the Council. Pleasure to Wipe It Out. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 November 1921 · page 5

Mr. McTiernan, Attorney-General, speaking at Haberfield last night, remarked that while the Legislative Council remained it was a great honor to be…

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In the Council. Opposition to City Council Bill. SYDNEY, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 November 1921 · page 3

The Legislative Council to-night is debating the City Corporation Amendment Bill, which is meeting with severe criticism…

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Legislative Council. Sydney Corporation Bill. Some Vigorous Opposition

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 November 1921 · page 5

In the Legeslative Council the second reading of the Sydney Corporation Amendment Bill was moved by Mr. Kavanagh…

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In the Council. City Corporation Bill Emasculated

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 3

In the Legislative Council, the Sydney Corporation. Amendment Bill was taken into committee. A test division was taken on Clause 1, and the…

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Sydney City Council. on the Verge of Bankruptcy. Rescued by Labor Party. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 5

Ald. Lambert, the Lord Mayor, in addressing ratepayers in connection with the forthcoming municipal elections, said candidates were' seeking election who…

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City Corporation Bill. An Expected Fate Emasculated by the Council. All Vital Matters Deleted Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 5

The Legislative Council considered the City Corporation Amendment Bill and Sir Joseph Carruthers moved that clause four, which is the franchise clause, be…

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