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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1899

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Lismore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 January 1899 · page 5

THE ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening last. Present—His Worship the Mayor, Alderman J. F. O'Flynu, in the chair, Aldermen Bead, Exton, Lockett…

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Lismore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 4

THE fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor (in the chair). Aldermen Dargie, Coleman, Norris, M'Leannan, Lockett, Exton…

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Municipal Elections

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1899 · page 2

DURING next month the ratepayers of this town, in common with those in other municipal districts, will be called upon to elect a brace of aldermen to look after their…

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Lismore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 4

THE ordinary meeting was held on Monday evening. Present — His Worship the Mayor in the chair, Alderman Road, Exton, Lockett, M'Lennan, Coleman and Dargre…

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Lismore Municipality. Mayor's Report for Year 1898-99

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 4

THE following synopsis of works carried out by the Council, number of contracts, financial position, &c., was read by the Mayor at last meeting of the Council:—…

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Municipal Elections. Noamination Day

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 4

THAT very little interest is being evinced in the forthcoming Municipal election is evident from the fact that when the proceedings at the nomination commenced yesterday there were…

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Municipal Elections

Northern Star · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 5

SIR,—The following telegram appeared in Monday morning's S. M. Herald: " Temora, Sunday. Counsel's opinion has been received and is adverse to bank manugers being entitled to vote at…

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Municipal Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 4

THE polling for annual election of three aldermen took place on Saturday. The Mayor (Alderman O'Fiynn) presided as Returning Officer. There were five candidates. thus keeping…

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Election of Mayor

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the members of the Coraki Municipal Council was held on Saturday night last, for the purpose of electing one of their number an Mayor for…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1899 · page 2

AT the usual fortnightly meeting of the local Council held on Monday night there were present: The Mayor (AW. M'Kinnon, in the chair), Aldermen Storey, Nolan, and…

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Lismore Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday evening for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the Municipal year 1899-1900. Present—His worship the Mayor…

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Ballina Municipal Election. Lively Time at Dectaration of Poll

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 5

THE Bullina Municipal election took place last Saturday when one of the retiring aldermen and three ex-aldermen were rojected, Mr. W. Walsh being the only new blood of seven candidates…

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Lismore Municipal Council. The "Burst up" Meeting

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 March 1899 · page 4

THE of the Coiucil which came to such an abrupt termination at a very early stage on the 21st ultimo, was referred to by Alderman Barrie at last meeting on Monday night…

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Ballina Municipal Election

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 March 1899 · page 8

The polling for the extraordinary vacancy in the Council took place on Saturday, the candidates being Messrs. C. B. Street and T. Temperley; the two other candidates…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 5

ALL the aldermen were in their places at the usual fortnightly meeting on Monday last, and the Mayor presided. Minutes were confirmed, on the motion of…

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Lismore Municipal Council. Legality of the Mayor's Position

Northern Star · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 4

THIS matter engaged the attention of the Council for a considerable time on Monday evening. There was a large attendance of ratepayers. Alderman Barrie moved:—"Whereas doubts…

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Lismore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 5

THE ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Monday last. Present—His Worship the Mayor (Alderman, J. F. O'Flynn) in the chair. Aldermen Read, Exton, Lockett, M'Leanan…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1899 · page 2

AT the ordinary mooting of the coraki Council on Monday night last, the following were present—the Mayor (chair), Aldermen Yabsley, Storey, Quain, and Nolan…

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Lilsmore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Saturday 18 March 1899 · page 5

THE ordinary meeting of the Coucnil was held on Monday evening. Present—his Worship the Mayor (Ald. J. F. O'Flyun). in the chair; Aldermen Read. Lockett, M'Lennan, Norris…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1899 · page 2

THE ordinary meeting of the above took place on Monday night last, the Mayor (chair), Aldermen Quain, Nolan, aud Reynolds being in attendance…

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