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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1888

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Hay Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 5 October 1888 · page 2

A special meeting of the above Council was held on Wednesday evening last. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Jacka), and Aldermen Nowton, Terry, Trevena, and Byrne…

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To Wong Shire Council. (From Our Own Reporter.) Tuesday, October 2

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 October 1888 · page 26

Present—The President (Councillor Thompson) and Councillors Carkeek, Sutherland, Scarlett, Paton, Dobinson, and Larsen. Councillor Dobinson made the usual declaration…

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The New Lord Mayor of London. London, September 30

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 October 1888 · page 18

Alderman James Whits[?]ead was yesterday elected Lord Mayor of London for the ensuing year…

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Municipal Assessment

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 October 1888 · page 2

THE division recently taken in the Municipal Conference on a motion of Mr R. S. Ball, that municipal revenue should be raised from land values only…

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Balranald Municipal Council. Monday, 8Th October

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 10 October 1888 · page 3

Present: Ald. Grinham (Mayor), Cameron, Close, Cram, Lawson, and Menon. The minutes of the previous meeting…

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Hay Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 October 1888 · page 2

A special meeting of the above Council was held yesterday afternoon, when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman Jacks) and Aldermen Terry, Byrne, Lakeman, and…

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Albury Borough Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 October 1888 · page 24

The ordinary meeting of this body was held on Wednesday evening, the members present being the Mayor and Aldermen Jones, Chenery, Thompson, Billson, M’Donald, and…

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Deniliquin Municipal Council. Monday, October 8

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 October 1888 · page 1

Present : Aldermen M. Mackenzie (Mayor), in the chair. Chandler, Jefferson, Thies, Evans, W. Mackenzie, Moltine and Davie. The minutes of the previous meeting were read…

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Balranald Municipal Council. Monday, 22Nd October

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 24 October 1888 · page 2

Present.—Ald. Grinham (Major), Menon, Lawson, and Close. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed…

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Wodonga Shire Council. Tuesday, October 23

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 October 1888 · page 37

Present—President Johnston, and Councillors Bambrick, Harkin, O’Connor, Bassett, and M’Farlane. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Hay Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 October 1888 · page 2

The above Council met last evening, when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman Jacka), and Aldermen Newton, Byrne, Terry, Lakeman and Trevena…

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Albury Borough Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 October 1888 · page 24

The ordinary meeting of this body was held on Wednesday evening, the members present being the Mayor and Aldermen Jones, Schmiedt, Chenery, Thomson, Griffith, Kelly…

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Deniliquin Municipal Council. Monday, October 22

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 1

Present: Aldermen M. Mackenzie (Mayor), in the chair, Evans, W. Mackenzie, Sparrow, Jefferson Chandler, and Moltine. The minutes of the previous meeting were read…

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Alexandra Park and Municipal Favors. to the Editor of the Albury Banner

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 November 1888 · page 24

SIR.—Some time ago I suggested in the Council that the Alexandra Park (or the portion not required for the Council’s horses engaged in nightwork) should be let by…

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Balranald Municipal Council. MONDAY, 5th NOVEMBER

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 7 November 1888 · page 3

Present:—Ald Grinham (Mayor) Lawson close and Menon. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed…

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Towong Shire Council. Tuesday, November 6

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 November 1888 · page 26

Present—The President and Councillors Cark[?]ek, Scarlett, Ferguson, and Paton. The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed…

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Yackandandah Shire Council. Thursday, November 1

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 November 1888 · page 26

Present: The president (Councillor Martin), and Councillors Burrows, Smith, Robinson, Robb, Mongan, Richardson, and Macdonald. The minutes of the previous meeting were…

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Hay Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 November 1888 · page 2

The Council met last evening. There were present—The Mayor (Alderman Jacka) and Alderman Lakeman, Newton, Trevena and and Lavender…

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The Municipal Cattle Sale Yards

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 November 1888 · page 4

The municipal cattle sale-yards were formally opened for public use on Wednesday morning, when Messra. C. L. Griffith & Co. and Messrs. Chenery Bros, held their sales…

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Deniliquin Municipal Council. Monday, November 5

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 November 1888 · page 2

Present : Aldermen M. Mackenzie (Mayor), in the chair, W. Mackenzie, Davies, Moltine, [?] and Chandler. The minutes of the previous meeting were real…

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