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Mid North Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

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Mr. Cann, Mr. Price, and the Shire Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 7

At the Shire meeting on Tuesday the President read a paragraph from a recent issue of the "Northern Champion," concerning alleged remarks by…

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Shire War Service Committee

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

The public meeting [?]er the auspices of the Manning Share Council, to discuss the formation [?] War Service committee, as suggested by Mr. Catts,…

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The War Census. War Council's Recruiting Appeal

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 4

A great many men are at present receiving the Federal War Council's recruiting appeal, consisting of a circular letter [?]gned by the Prime…

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Municipal Council

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 8

AT Friday night's meeting of the above there were present Mayor Lane and Aid. Harvey, May, Trees, Crayn, Webster and Savage…

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Wingham Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 3

A meeting of the Council was held on Monday night, when there were present: The Mayor (Alderman J. B. Richardson; and Aldermen Stone,…

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Municipal Censorship

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 3

It appears that the enterprising theatrical manager who is responsible for the "Twin Beds" posters, went a little too far in more senses than one…

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Municipal Council

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 2

THE regular meeting of the Port Macquarie Municipal Council was held on Monday, evening last. The Mayor (Aid. D. Stewart) presided, and there were also present—Aid…

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Shire Printing

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 2

The Hastings Shire is loyal to its own district. At the last meeting of the Council mentioned, Councillor Jennings moved, That no printing…

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Shire Council Troubles

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 2

Mr. G. S. Briner M.L.A. has received the following letter, dated 21st January 1916, from the Officer-in-charge of Local Government:--…

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Manning Shire Council. Election of President

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 2

The election of President in connection with Manning Shire Council took place to-day (Tuesday), when Cr. T. Irvine and Cr. Perrett were nominated…

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Council and Union

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 8

At the last meeting of the Lismore Council, S. Gamgee, secretary of the Municipal Employees' Association, wrote asking the Council to…

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Municipal Pleasantries "Double Dyed Liars."

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 4

Lidcombe easily, holds the Australian record for municipal scenes and wrangles. Here's a sample, as reported in a record issue of the…

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Shire Officers

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 4

The councillors had before them at Tuesday's meeting, several applications for the positions of Shire Clerk and Engineer. Mr. K. E. Auderson…

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Shire Money

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 4

At Tuesday's meeting the President in reply to a question said there was no money available. £1000 was in hand for main roads…

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Shire Chambers

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 4

At the Council meeting on Tuesday Cr. Lane introduced the question of land on which Shire Chambers could be erected. He moyed…

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Shire Maintenance Men

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 5

Cr. Scrivener, at the Council, meeting on Tuesday, drew attention to the necessity of an additional maintenance man on the North Arm…

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Shire Council

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Gloucester Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday last. All the Councillors were…

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Manning Shire Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

The Council met at Taree on Tuesday morning. Present: Crs. Alex Prerret (President), Wells, McKinnon, Singleton Irvine and Stitt…

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Municipal Council

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 5

THE regular meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening last. He Mayor (Ald. D. Stewart) presided, and all the Aldermen were present except Aid. Orr…

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