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Mid North Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Manning Shire Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Tuesday last. Present: The President (Gr. T. Wells), and Crs. H. McKinnon, T. Irvine, H. Machin,…

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Nambucca Shire Council. Tuesday, June 12th

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 3

Present: President Wallace, Councillors Scrivener, Connors, Martin, McCarthy and Teague. FINANCIAL STATEMENT…

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Shire Association Conference

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 4

President Wallace submitted his report of the work done at the Association Conference, at which he was a delegate. He was satisfied it was…

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Wingham Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 5

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Monday night when there were present: The Mayour (Ald. J. B. Richardson), Ald J. Skinner, S…

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A "Bally Hooley" Council

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 2

On one occasion a Supreme Court Court Judge referred to a Shire Council on the North Coast as a "Bally Hooley Council" because of…

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Manning Shire Council

The Northern Champion · Saturday 16 June 1917 · page 6

The council of the Shire of Manning met on Tuesday, when there was a full attendance. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Municipal Council

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 16 June 1917 · page 4

THE regular meeting of the Council was held on Monday, 11th inst. The Mayor, Ald. J. H. Hill, was in the chair, and there were present—Ald. Stewart, Wrigley…

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Inspection of Slaughtered Meat. Complaint From Mr. John Northam. Shire Further Discusses Matter

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 19 June 1917 · page 4

At the meeting of the Manning Shire Council on Tuesday last, Cr. Wells (President) in the chair, the following letter was read from Mr. John…

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Municipal Council

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 20 June 1917 · page 3

The regular monthly meting of the Taree Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night of last wek. Present: Ald. W. Wrigley (Mayor), W…

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Nambucca Shire Council. Acting Inspector's Report

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

The report of Mr. G. Patterson, Acting Inspector, was read. Durkin St., Macksville, had been pegged out and necessary forming carried…

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Shire Matters

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Shire Council the President drew attention to two or three matters requiring immediate attention, and he thought…

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Nambucca Shire

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 6

In the Land where Droughts are unknown. President, Matthew Wallace. Shire Clerk Thos. Evans Shire Chambers, Bowraville…

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The Proposed Municipal Sale Yards. To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 4

SIR,— I would like to ask ratepayers to look carefully at the proposition from all viewpoints before voting "Yes" or "No" on the sale yards question. I…

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Taree Municipal Council. NOMINATIONS

The Northern Champion · Saturday 23 June 1917 · page 4

The following candidates have been nominated for seats in the Taree Municipal Council:—Messrs. W. Wrigley, Wm. Basham, L.O. Martin. J…

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Wingham Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Monday night last. Present: Ald. J. B. Richardson (Mayor), and Ald. J. Skinner, P. N. Dark, E…

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Municipal Saleyards. To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 3

Sir,— We, the undersigned stock-breedens, buyers, and s[?]lers, respectfully request the ratepayers of Wingham to vote. NO on the question of the…

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Municipal Council

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 3

At Friday night's Council meeting there were present Mayor Lane and Ald. Savage, May, Webster and Trees. Ald. O'Meara sent an apology for…

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The Shire Grader

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 5

A few weeks ago a correspondent in the "Champion" pithily suggested that the show committee should secure the services of the shire grader…

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Municipal Election

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 4

THE election of aldermen to take place Saturday next has so far excited only a languid interest on the part of either candidates or voters, probably…

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Our Letter Box. (To the Editor) Shire Management

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 5

Sir,--Last issue of the "Nambucca News" contains a paragraph under the heading "A Ratepayer's Complaint" wherein a discussion is…

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