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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1883

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Rutherglen Borough Council

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 February 1883 · page 2

THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of this council was held last Monday evening. There were present--Mayor Booth, and Crs. Hunter, Peel, Hamilton, Taylor,…

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A Municipal Imbroglio

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 February 1883 · page 3

An embarrassing law suit, arising out of a prosecution initiated by the Deniliquin Municipal Council against a drover named Gilbert McCallum in November last for evading payment of fees for…

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The Municipal Elections. the Nominations

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 February 1883 · page 3

Although no great interest was evinced last week respecting the forthcoming municipal elections, on Monday, which was the last day for receiving the papers in connection with the nominations, there…

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Chiltern Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 8

The ordinary monthly meeting of this Council was held on Thursday last in the Town-hall, President Bartley and Councillors Kilgour, Bushell, Shelly, and Medlyn being…

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Rutherglen Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 9
Also in The Corowa Free Press

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above body was held in the Shire Chambers on Saturday last Present—Councillors Burrowes (president), Scott, Morris, M’Pherson, Smith,…

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Towong Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 9

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above body was held in the Shire Hall on Tuesday last. Present — the President (Councillor Pooley) and Councillors Scarlett, Dobinson,…

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A Municipal Imbroglio

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 14

An embarrassing lawsuit, arising out of a prosecution initiated by the Deniliquin Municipal Council against a drover named Gilbert M’Callum in November last for evading payment…

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The Municipal Elections, Nomination Day

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 February 1883 · page 10

On Tuesday last, at noon, Mr. W. E. Lamport, Mayor, proceeded in his capacity of returning officer, to declare the nominations received for the vacancies in the Municipal…

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Hay Municipal Council. Thursday, 8th Feb

The Riverine Grazier · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 2

Present: The Mayor, Aldermen Witcombe, Bentwitch, Andrew, and Jacka. CORRESPONDENCE. From Mr Gibbs, Narrandera, that he is…

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[?]Niliquin Municipal Council. Monday, February 5

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 3

[?]esent:—The Mayor (Alderman J. G. Evans) [?] chair, and Aldermen Edwards, Watson, Hun[?] Mackenzie, Hatch, Jameson and Allanson. [?] minute of the previous meeting were read…

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The Municipal Elections

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 4

The official intimation of the nominations was made at the Town Hall on Tuesday last. The Returning officer, Mr. A. Jameson, presided; and there was a considerable attendance of…

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The Municipal Elections

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 February 1883 · page 3

The Municipal Elections took place yesterday, and although there was large number of enthusiastic canvassers working laboriously for the successful candidate, it was never supposed by the most sa[?]guine of…

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Election of Mayor

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 14 February 1883 · page 2

A special meeting of the aldermen was held on Monday afternoon for the election of Mayor. Present: The Mayor, Aldermen Bentwitch, Bent, Andrew, Witcombe, Jacka…

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Rutherglen Borough Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 February 1883 · page 9

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above body was held in the Town-hall on Monday night. Present—Mr. W. Booth (mayor) and Councillors Peel, Hunter,…

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Meeting of Rutherglen Borough Council. Monday, February 12

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 February 1883 · page 3

PRESENT: The Mayor, and Mrs. Peel, Hunter, McLennan, Hamilton, Meehan, Taylor and Harris. The minutes of the previous…

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The Municipal Imbroglio. an Important Decision

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 3

The arguments for the rule absolute in re Gilbert McCallum and the Deniliquin Municipal Council were heard before His Honor the Chief Justice on Sydney on Tuesday last. Dr Donovan instructed…

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The Municipal Elections. Declaration of the Poll

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 2

A large number of ratepayers assembled [?] Town-hall on Saturday last to witness [?] declaration of the pall. The Reteraing [?] A. Jameson, tool his seat [?]…

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Wodonga Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 February 1883 · page 10

The regular monthly meeting of this body was held on Tuesday, the members present being the President and Councillors M'Farlane, Kewnan, and Bambrick…

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Albury Borough Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 February 1883 · page 10

The ordinary meeting of this body was held Wednesday evening, the members present being the Mayor aud Aldermen Wallder, Billson, Frew, Edmondson, Ten Brink, Gulson,…

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