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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1897

222 stories in Murray's papers · page 3 of 12

The Mayor of the Sea

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 12 February 1897 · page 1

The choice of the Mayor (Alcalde) of the Sea’ takes place every year at this season at [?] on the Bay of Biscay, in the Basque country. The ceremony of his…

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The Municipal Election. a Parody on "Bridget O'Flynn."

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 February 1897 · page 2

I feel I must say, without further delay, These few words I wish to record: My heart it is light, notwithstanding the spite—I take defeat with delight in East Ward…

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A Thin Skinned Alderman

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 2

THE screed from our good friend Alderman Chandler, which appears in the columns of a contemporary, is just what was to be expected from one of the members of a badly beaten faction…

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Election of Mayor

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 4

The election of the Mayor for the ensuing year took place on Monday morning at nine o’clock, that unusual lime being decided upon in order to suit the convenience of the retiring Mayor (Mr…

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A Municipal Chinaman

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 4

For some works a Chinaman has (the Junee "Democrat" says ) been a constant attendant at the meetings of the Junee Borough Council—never missing…

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Municipal Election. a parady on "Bridget O'Fly[?]."

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 2

I fell; I must say without-further delay, There few words words I wish to record; My heart it is light not with standing the spite.—…

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Light Out of Dust. a Story of Municipal Enterprise

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 4

Shoreditch is going to lead the way in one branch of municipal enterprise, and that is the economical disposal of ash-bin refuse by a grand new scheme which is to utilise the dust…

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The Municipal Elections. Declaration of the Poll

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 4

The declaration of the Poll in connection with the Municipal elections for the West and North Wards, took place at the Town Hall on Saturday last. The Returning Officer (Mr A. Jameson),…

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The Mayoral Election. Alderman Byrne Chosen

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 February 1897 · page 2

The Hay Municipal Council met last night for the election of Mayor. All the aldermen were present. Alderman Andrew proposed that Alderman…

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Hay Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 February 1897 · page 2

The Council met last night, after the election of the Mayor. The full Council was present. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Municipal Council

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 17 February 1897 · page 2

The Council met on Monday Present.—The Mayor, and Aldermen Andrew, [?] Kemp, Byyne Miller Messon, [?] and Long…

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Election of Mayor

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 17 February 1897 · page 2

The election of Mayor for the current year took place on Monday night at 7.30 p.m. There was a full council. The retiring Mayor Alderman New ton occupied…

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Balranald Municipal Council

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 17 February 1897 · page 2

Present—The Mayor, Ald. Green, Dowling, and McGuiness. INWARD CORRESPONDENCE. From H. Bryant, asking permission…

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A Chinaman at a Municipal Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 February 1897 · page 29

For some weeks a Chinaman has (the Junee Democrat says) been a constant attendant at the meetings of the Junee Borough Council—never missing a…

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Albury Borough Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 February 1897 · page 24

The ordinary meeting of this body was held on Wednesday evening. The Mayor, Mr. James Hodge, occupied the chair, and the other members present were Aldermen Wallder, Jones,…

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Deniliquin Municipal Council. Monday, February 15

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 20 February 1897 · page 4

Present Aldermen Carew, Mayor (in the chair), Ferguson, J. G. Evans, G. Chandler, G. Evans Sparrow, G.H. Perin, and Moltins. The minutes of the previous meeting were read…

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Original Correspondence. The Council's Money. (To the Editor of the Riverine Crazier.)

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 23 February 1897 · page 2

SIR,—In last week's papers I see that Mr. Newton said he is going to move that the Mayor is to get an annual allowance of £25, and that on the same night be…

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The Municipal Association

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 February 1897 · page 28

At the monthly meeting of the Municipal Association, the Bowral council asked if they could give permission for the erection of a dam across a creek to…

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Hay Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 2

The Council met last night. All the aldermen were present. CORRESPONDENCE. The Mayor of Sydney wrote bringing…

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Municipal Council

The Hay Standard and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude... · Wednesday 3 March 1897 · page 2

The Council met on Monday present The Meyor, and Aldermen Witcomb[?] Kemp, Long, Reid, Newton, Millar, Mo[?] and Andrew…

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