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Mid North Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1907

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Manning Shire Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 4
Also in The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales

A meeting of the Shire Council took place at the Chambers, Albert-street, Taree, on Wednesday last. Present:—Councillor McKinnon (President) in…

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Alderman Allen Taylor

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 8

ALDERMAN Allen Taylor, who has just retired from the Lord Mayoralty of Sydney, had been for many years a member of the Annandale Council, and was held in high esteem not only by his brother…

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Local and General News. Shire Councils' Subsidies

Macleay Argus · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 6

Though most of the shire councils have contrived to get into working order, they have been able…

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Powers and Duties of Shire Clerks

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 23 January 1907 · page 2

TO THE EDITOR OF THE M. R. TIMES. SIR,--Having had many inquiries as to the powers and duties of Shire Clerks, I would deem it a favour if you would allow me, through the medium of your…

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Bellinger Shire Council

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 24 January 1907 · page 6

A MEETING of the above Council was held in the Bowrs School of Arts on Wednesday last. There were present: The President (Cr. Wallace) and Councillors Dowls Lyon…

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Borough Council

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 24 January 1907 · page 4

WHEN Aldermen met on Friday night the Mayor (Aldn. Small), said it was his painful duty to convey to them the news of the death of Alderman Brenton. He knew that…

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Shire Council

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1907 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the Gloucester Shire Council was held on Saturday last, 19th instant. Present—President, T. N. Carter…

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Stroud Shire Council

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1907 · page 3

At the meeting of the Stroud Shire Council on the 19th instant, there were present—Councillor Merewether, President ; Councillors Hooke, Croll,…

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Correspondence. Shire Council and Noxious Weeds. (To the Editor.)

Macleay Argus · Saturday 26 January 1907 · page 7

SIR, -- Permit me space in your valuable paper to ventilate a grievance amongst the dairymen and graziers particularly on the lower end of the river,…

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Kempsey Borough Council

Macleay Argus · Saturday 26 January 1907 · page 6

A SPECIAL meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday last. The Mayor (Ald. Small) occupied the chair and Ald. Piggott, Lane, Avery, O'Meara and…

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Tribute From the Borough Council

Macleay Argus · Saturday 26 January 1907 · page 9

On Friday last week the usual meeting of the Kempsey Borough Council was adjourned out of respect to the memory of the late Ald. Brenton. The…

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Wingham Municipal Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 3

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Monday evening last. Present:— Aldermen Richardson,…

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The Election of Mayor. THE grafton Clarion, publishes the following from Mr. D. J. Lobban, collciter of grafton

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 31 January 1907 · page 6

"Having had it pointed out to me what stamed an anomaly in the Act, and asked my opinion it might be of service to you to append my reading of the Act…

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Gloucester Shire Council

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 February 1907 · page 3

At the fortnightly meeting of the Gloucester Shire Council-- held on the l9th instant-- Councillor J. Laurie moved:-- " That the Clerk be instructed to communicate with the Department of Works,…

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Tar[?] Borough Council

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 February 1907 · page 5

THE monthly meeting of the above body was held in the council Chambers, Befmore Hall, on Wedneeday evening last. There were present:-- Aldermen Stewart (Mayor), Lean, Boyce, Spence,…

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The New Municipalities Act. a Glance at Its Provisions

Macleay Argus · Saturday 2 February 1907 · page 9

THE new Municipalities Act is well worthy of perusal, and the R.R. Times has gone to some trouble to lay bear its main powers and provisions for the study…

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Manning Shire Council

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 February 1907 · page 2

THE Manning Shire Council met at the Works Office, Taree, on Monday last--the President (Counciller H. M'Kinnon) presiding. The following members were also present:…

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Borough Council

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 7 February 1907 · page 3

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the council was held on Friday night last. The mayor resided and there was a fair attendance. Amongst…

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Manning Shire Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 9 February 1907 · page 6

A meeting of the Shire Council took place at the Shire Council Chambers, Albertstreet, Taree on Monday last. Present: Councillor H. McKinnon…

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