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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1884

242 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 12 of 13

Yass Municipal Council

The Yass Courier · Friday 5 December 1884 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday evening last. Present-- the Mayor (Mr. A. C. Wood), and Aldermen Iceton, Beverly, G. Thomson, Yeo, and Nichols…

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Borough Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 6 December 1884 · page 6

A SPECIAL meeting of the Borough Council was held on Thursday evening, at which were present, the Mayor, and Aldermen Clifford, Meyer, Richardson, Gillespie, Ball, and Wombey. The meeting…

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Goulburn Borough Council

Southern Argus · Saturday 6 December 1884 · page 2

A special meeting of the Borough Council was held on Thursday evening for the purpose of considering a letter from Mr. E. C. Manfred, as secretary and manager of the Gas Company, with…

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The Borough Council

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 6 December 1884 · page 3

HELD a special meeting on Thursday evening to consider a letter from Mr. E. C. Manfred, secretary and manager, in reference to the purchase of the Gas Company's property by the council; and also a…

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Goulburn Police Court. Friday, December 5Th. Before the Police Magistrate and Messrs. Clifford and Ball. Breach of Municipal By-laws

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 6 December 1884 · page 6

The Borough of Goulburn charged William Jobson with allowing his horse to remain on one of the city footpaths. Defendant did not appear, but service of summons…

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The New Mayor of Sydney

Southern Argus · Thursday 11 December 1884 · page 2

The election of the Mayor of Sydney for the ensuing year took plack at the Town-ball on Tuesday morning, and resulted in the return of Alderman Playfair Alderman O'Connor, seconded by…

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Council Meeting

Southern Argus · Saturday 13 December 1884 · page 2

On Thursday night the regular fortnightly meeting was held and there were in attendance, the Mayor, and aldermen Clifford. Ball, Gillespie. Meyer, Richardson, and Wombey…

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The Borough Council

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 13 December 1884 · page 3

MET on Thursday last; present, the Mayor and Alderman Gillespie, Meyer, Clifford, Ball, Richardson and Wombey. Minutes were confirmed, and reports and…

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Young Borough Council

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 13 December 1884 · page 2

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council of Young was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday evening. Present—the Mayor (Alderman Sharp), Aldermen Russell,…

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Municipal Election

Southern Argus · Saturday 13 December 1884 · page 2

On Thursday a meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. James McGovern, who is a candidate for the seat in the Borough Council rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. Charles Horn, was held at…

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Nomination for Alderman

Southern Argus · Tuesday 16 December 1884 · page 2

At noon yesterday the nomination of candidates for the position of alderman to represent the South Ward of the Borough of Goulburn took place in the Council Chambers. Several aldermen and about…

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Nomination for Alderman

Southern Argus · Tuesday 16 December 1884 · page 4

At noon yesterday the nomination of candidates for the position of alderman to represent the South Ward of the Borough of Goulburn took place in the Council Chambers. Several aldermen and about…

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Municipal Nomination

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 December 1884 · page 2

AT noon yesterday the nomination of candidates for the vacancy in the Goulburn Municipal Council caused by the retirement of Mr. C. Horn took place ratepayers…

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Municipal Election

Southern Argus · Thursday 18 December 1884 · page 2

The polling in connection with the vacancy in the Borough Council caused by the resignation by Mr. Charles Horn of his seat as representative of the South Ward took place yesterday at Mr. Joseph…

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Local & General News. Yass Municipal Council

The Yass Courier · Friday 19 December 1884 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday evening last. Present-- The Mayor (Mr. A. C. Wood), and Aldermen Iceton, G. Thomson, A. W. Thomson, B. A, Nichols,…

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Borough Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 December 1884 · page 3

A SPECIAL meeting for the purpose of considering tenders for a drain in Auburn and Montague-streets, was held by the B[?] rough Council on Thursday evening; present, the…

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The Borough Council

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 20 December 1884 · page 3

HELD a special meeting on Thursday evening for the purpose of considering tenders for drain in Auburn and Montague streets. Present-The Mayor, and Aldermen E. Ball, Richardson, Meyer, Clifford,…

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Special Council Meeting

Southern Argus · Saturday 20 December 1884 · page 2

On Thursday night, at a special sitting of the Council, there were present.—The Mayor, and Aldermen E. Ball, Richardson, Meyer, Wombey, Clifford, and Gillspie…

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The Borough Council

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 25 December 1884 · page 2
Also in Goulburn Evening Penny Post

MET on Tuesday evening: present, the Mayor and Aldermen Clifford, E. Ball, Wombey, Gillespie, Richardson, and R. T. Ball. Minutes were confirmed and reports and…

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