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Mid North Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1914

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Manning Shire Elections

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

The election in connection with the Shire of Manning took place on Saturday. For B Riding Messrs T. A. Irvine and James Stitt had been…

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Macleay Shire Election

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 4

THROUGH councillors S. R. J. Lancaster and J. Mannix being returned unopposed for C riding, Mr. F. Appleyard, Returning Officer, and his…

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Hastings Shire Elections

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 4

In Hastings Shire much more interest centred in the local government elections than in Macleay Shire, and no less than 22 candidates faced the…

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Anglican Church Council

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 6

THE regular monthly meeting of the Church of England Parochial Council was held in All Saints vestry on Monday evening last. The following…

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To the People of the Manning Shire. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

At the termination of my survives to the Manning Shire, as one of the Councillors for A Riding, and as President of the Council for the last three years, I desire to thank the electors for their decision of Saturday last. I felt at the expiration of my term…

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Taree Municipal Elections

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

Considerable interest was manifested in the election of Aldermen to the Taree Municipal Council on Saturday last. There were 19…

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Shire Elections

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 5

The elections in connection with the Bellingen Shire Council took place on Saturday, and passed off very quietly. On the Bellingen end there was some…

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The Shire Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 6

Monday next will be a busy day for the new Council. First the Clerk has summoned a special meeting for 10.45 a.m. for "The election of a…

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The Shire Elections

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 7

THE triermial elections in connection with Hastings Shire took place on Saturday last, and the votes recorded in each riding indicate that were than ordinary Interest was taken in the contest…

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The Shire Verdict

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 4

WE have no reason to complain at the verdict recorded on Saturday last by the electors of Hastings Shire, as it is one we have great pleasure in subscribing to and heartily…

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Local and General Stroud Shire Election

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 2

The Stroud Shire election resulted as follows: A. Riding, Archibald Grant; B Riding, William Gorton; C Riding Charles Abbott; D Riding, James…

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Manning Shire. to the Electors of a Riding. Ladies & GENTEEMEN,—

The Northern Champion · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 4

I desire to thank all who voted for me on the 31st ultimo; also to tender my sincere gratitude to all who worked for my return. I also…

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Manning Shire Council

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

More than ordinary interest was taken in the Shire Council's meeting on Monday morning. There were three now Councillors to take their places…

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Shire Council. Special Meeting

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 4

AT Monday's meeting of the above President Ku[?] presided, and also present were: Councillors Lancaster, Mannix, Hill, O'Meara, and Con…

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Municipality of Kempsey. Ald. Savage Elected Mayor

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 4

KEMPSEY'S new Council held its initial meeting on Friday night. Mayor Hardiman held the chair and also present were Ald. O'Meara, May,…

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Wingham Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

Present. The Mayor (Ald J. Skinner), and Aldermen J. B. Richard. son, S. Brewer, G. C. Hands, E. McC. S. Hill, and F. A. Fitzpatrick…

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Manning Shire Council. Election of President for Month of February a Draw From the Hat

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

On Monday morning the newly elected Councillors for Manning Shire took their seats for the first time in the Council Chamber. To the uninitiated…

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Election of Mayor. ALD. J. Skinner Re-elected

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 3

There was a "full board" at the Council meeting on Monday night, when the business of electing a Mayor for the ensuing twelve months came on…

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F. and S.A. District Council

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 3

SATURDAY morning's meeting pf the F. and S.A. District Council delegates showed a rather small attendance, only Messrs. C A. Hill…

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Bellingen Shire Council. Thursday, February 12

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Bellingen Shire Council was held on Thursday. Present:-- President Black, Councillors McCarthy, Bear,…

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