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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections
122 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 1 of 7
SIR,—In tho past there has always been some difficulty about the interpretation of the Municipalities Act with regard to the number of votes allotted to each ratepayer. Returning officers have always had…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE time for the annual municipal election is again at hand, and tho ratepayers will have an opportunity of indicating their views concerning the government of the town during the next…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →JANUARY 21--28.--Revision Court to be held between these dates, of which three days' notice must be given by advertisement, and on outer door of council…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Apparently, there is not as much interest taken in the local elections as their importance warrants. At Grafton, Mr. Duncan Beatson is the only nomination for the South Ward,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →There are six candidates nominated for the three vacancies in tho Maclean Council. The three retiring aldermen are seeking reelection, and three others are also ambitious of municipal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SIR, -- It would be interesting to myself, and probably many other subscribers to the Hospital, if the Committee would explain upon what grounds, or what guided them in the choice of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. Editor.—I think some explanation is required from one of the candidates who is seeking election to-day as to why he is now being fathered by Alderman See, whereas in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THE public nomination in connection with the maclean Municipal election took place on Tuesday at noon at the Council Chambers in the presence of about 50 persons. The Roturning…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →On Tuesday the Domination, of candidates for the ordinary vacancies in the Borough was held at the Council Chambers. The Mayor (Alderman M'Guren) read the fallowing nominations:—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The election of two aldermen for the vacanclea in the South Grafton municipality took place yesterday, and evoked a considerable amount of local interest. Supporters of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. Editor.—At his meeting last Thursday evening, Mr. Shore replied in full to "Ratepayer's letter in Tuesday's issue, as he announced that he, Ald. See and Carson…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →On Thursday evening Mr. T. Shore addressed about 60 ratepayers at Arnold's hotel in support of his candidature. Mr. Ald. Carson occupied the chair, and spoke in advocacy of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Address-in-Reply to the Speech from the Throne was agreed to in the House of Lords. The Marquis of Salisbury said that the Soudan was held by Great Britain by…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The polling for two aldermen for South Grafton on Friday resulted in the return of Mr. J. T. M'Kittrick by 104 votes and Mr. D. M'Dermid by 85. Mr. T. Morrisey polled 77 votes. 165…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The election of Aldermen to represent the North and West Wards in the Borough of Grafton took place yesterday, and evinced some interest. The poll was taken forthe West…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE polling for the vacancies in the Maclean Municipal Co[?] took place on Tuesday at the Council Chambers, Mr. D. Shearer, Returning Officer, presiding. The retiring aldermen were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE Council met on Monday evening to elect its Mayor. Ald. M'Kittrick, retiring Mayor, presided, and all the aldermen were present. It was decided that the election bo conducted…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THE polling for the vacancies the West and North Wards of the Grafton Borough Council took place on Monday last, at Mr. Layton's cottage for the former ward and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tuesday's election at Maclean was unique in many respects. For the first time since the incorporation of the town the three successful candidates polled over 100 votes each…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →On Wednesday all of the aldermen attended and a number of residents. Ald. Glissan explained the object of the meeting, and Ald. Jackson moved, and Ald. Knox seconded…
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