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Mid North Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1888

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Taree Municipal Election Alderman Saxby Addresses. the Ratepayers

The Manning River Chronicle · Monday 16 January 1888 · page 2

A number of the ratepayers of the Municipality of Taree assembled in the Taree school of arts, on Thursday evening last, at the invitation of Alderman Saxby, to hear…

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Municipal. to the Editor of the Chronicle

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1888 · page 2

SIR,—The mock municipal election of the other night, in the school of aits, has given rise to a train of thought, and raised some points which I deem are of sufficient…

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Municipal Matters Again

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1888 · page 2

In the letter in our last, signed ‘Futuro, attention was again directed to the question of incorporating the town of Wingham. This important matter has been…

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Municipal Matters Again

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1888 · page 2

IN a contribution to our contemporary, by one who evidently is, a “leader who don’t lead,” we are advised, in reference to the incorporation of the town, to…

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Kempsey Borough Council

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 July 1888 · page 4

THE following business was transacted in addition to that announced in our issue of last week: -- The lighting committee…

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Municipal Council

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 July 1888 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the body was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday, 17th July, the following members being present—The Mayor, Aldermen Hayward,…

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Kempsey Borough Council

Macleay Argus · Saturday 21 July 1888 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held at the Templars Hall last night, His Worship the Mayor in the chair…

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Municipal Council

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 4 August 1888 · page 2

THE regular fortnight meeting of this body was held in the Council Chambers, Port Macquarie, on Tuesday last, 31st July, when there were present—The Mayor (in the…

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Kempsey Borough Council

Macleay Argus · Saturday 4 August 1888 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held at the Templars Hall yesterday evening, his Worship the Mayor in the chair…

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Municipal Council

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1888 · page 5

THE regular meeting of the Port Macquarie Municipal Council was held in the chambers, Port Macquarie, on Tuesday last, August 14, when there were present—The Mayor (in…

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Kempsey Borough Council

Macleay Argus · Saturday 18 August 1888 · page 5

The Borough Council met for the transaction of business yesterday evening. Present: his Worship the Mayor in the chair, Ald's. Dangar, Huggett, Trees, Fitzpatrick, Lane,…

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The Municipal Nominations

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 25 August 1888 · page 5

A little after 12 o'clock on Thuraday but, 23rd instant, in the presence of about 40 ratepayers, the Mayor said that it became his duty to declare the nominations received for the seat in the Municipal…

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Municipal Council

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 1 September 1888 · page 5

THE usual fortnightly meeting of this body was held in the Council Chambers, Ports Macquarie, on Tuesday, August 28th, when there were present—The Mayor, and Aldermen Hayward, Hibbard,…

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Kempsey Borough Council

Macleay Argus · Saturday 1 September 1888 · page 4

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers yesterday evening, his worship the Mayor presiding…

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The Municipal Election

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 1 September 1888 · page 2

FOR the second time this year there has been an aldermanic election for the Municipal District of Port Macquarie. The first occasion was the usual annual election,…

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Poetry ia the Council. to the Editor of the Tort Macquarie News

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 September 1888 · page 5

Sir,-At the last meeting of the Municipal Council one of our most respected aldermen quoted the following choice bit of poetry re the appointment of trustees for the Port Macquarie park:…

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Municipal Council

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1888 · page 2

THE regular meeting of the Port Macquarie Municipal Council was held in the chambers, on Tuesday last, when there were present— The Mayor, and Alderman Cavanagh,…

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Kempsey Borough Council

Macleay Argus · Saturday 15 September 1888 · page 4

The Council met for the transaction of business yesterday evening in the Council Chambers. Present--His Worship the Mayor in the chair, Aldermen Trees, Verge, Huggett…

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Municipal Council

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 29 September 1888 · page 2

The regular meeting of this body was held in the council chambers, Port Macquarie, on Tuesday last, September 25. There were present—The Mayor, and Aldermen…

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Kempsey Borough Council

Macleay Argus · Saturday 29 September 1888 · page 5

A meeting of the above was held in the Chambers Belgrave Street yesterday. Present His Worship the Mayor in the chair…

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