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Mid North Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1922

468 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 7 of 24

Municipal Council

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 2

The Kempsey Municipal Council met last night, there being present Aldermen H. C. Henderson (Mayor), N. E. Savage, C. A. Lane, J. J. Webster, W…

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Municipal Appeal Court

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 2

William W. Bird appealed against the Council's assessment for lighting, contending that his properties derived no benefit from same…

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Municipal Council

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 26 April 1922 · page 8

At Monday night's meeting of Kempsey Council there were present Mayor Henderson, and Aldermen O'Meara, Lane, Cliff, Cosbey, Elgley, Webster…

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Aldermen at War. "I'll Wooden You!"

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 26 April 1922 · page 1

The opposing aldermen at Kogarah were facing each other across the table, and a scene of confusion ensued. Alderman Wheeler seized a…

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Wingham Municipal Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Monday night last—the Mayor (Ald. H. Machin) presiding. There were also present: Ald. E…

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"Getting Over" 44 Hours Glen Innes Council Employs by the Hour

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 7

It has been decided by the Glen Innes Council that the services of the whole of the Council's streets and roads men be dispensed with, and that…

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Hastings Shire Council

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 29 April 1922 · page 4

THE Hastings Shire Council met at Wauchope on Monday last, Cr. Longworth, who sent an apology, being the only absentee. The President, Cr. Warrall, was in the…

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Municipal Council

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 29 April 1922 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Council was held on Monday, 24th instant, there being present-Aid. A. V. Denhsm (Mayor), G. G. Webb, W. H. Bransdon, T. Shearer,…

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Duty on Shire Machinery

The Northern Champion · Saturday 29 April 1922 · page 8

Duty amounting to £900 has been imposed on machinery recently imported for the Dorrigo Shire Council's hydro-electric…

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Legislative Council

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 29 April 1922 · page 1

The proceedings in the Legislative Council were purely formal. The clerk and the commission from the Governor, appointing…

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Flood Grant for Shire

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 2 May 1922 · page 2

Mr. Theo. Hill, M.L.A., has forwarded a letter to the Macleay Shire Council from Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Local Government,…

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Petition to Shire Council

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 May 1922 · page 4

The Macleay Shire Council has received a petition from 21 residents of the Maria River and district protesting against an application by Mr…

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Gloucester Shire Council

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 2

The above council held its usual monthly meeting at the Shire Hall, Gloucester on Tuesday last, the 2nd instant at [?]. Present: The President, Cr. J. R. Biggins…

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Municipal Council. New Alderman Welcomed

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 May 1922 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night. There were present Ald. H. C…

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Macleay Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 May 1922 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Macleay Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, on Monday. There were present: Cr. J. A. Mannix (President),…

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Election of Alderman

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 May 1922 · page 2

The poll for the election of an alderman for Kempsey in place of Mr. J. D. Power, whose seat had been declared vacant, took place on Saturday last at…

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Junior Clerk at Shire Office

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 May 1922 · page 2

There were five applications for the position of junior clerk at the Macleay Shire office, and the Council yesterday interviewed the applicants and, after…

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Telegrams. Anzac Memorial. City Council's Action. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 May 1922 · page 3

The City Council has refused permission for the erection of an Anzac Memorial, to comprise a concert hall and returned soldiers' offices, on any…

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The Shire Council

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 10 May 1922 · page 3

AT Monday's meeting of the Shire Council there were present President Mannix, and Crs. O'Meara, Hill, Lancaster and Kissane…

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Shire Impounding at Cundle

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 10 May 1922 · page 4

There was stir and swift commotion on the streets of Cundletown In the moonlit month of April grim and grey…

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