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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1899

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Idamore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Saturday 24 June 1899 · page 4

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

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Lismore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Saturday 8 July 1899 · page 3

THE ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor (Alderman O'Flynn) in the chair, and Aldermen Read, Lockett…

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An Open Letter to the Aldermen of Coraki

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1899 · page 5

GENTLEMEN,—I feel it incumbent on me, in view of the strictures to be made in this letter on your collective administration of the affairs of the municipality, to preface my…

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An Economic Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1899 · page 2

FROM time to time we have advocated the advisability of the local Municipal Council borrowing sufficient money for the undertaking of necessary town improvements…

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The Lord Mayor of London

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 3

BY the average Briton the Lord Mayor of London is regarded as a sort of superior Police magistrate, whose chief duty is to feed well and to provide a huge show once…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 8

THE local Council met on Monday night last, the following members being present:—The Mayor (chair), Ald; Yabsley, Storey, and Reynolds…

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Lismore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 4

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 Exton, Lockett, M'Lennan, Coleman…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 5

THERE was a full meeting of the local Council on Monday last at the ordinary sitting, and the Mayor presided. The minutes of last meeting when read…

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Banco Court, Sydney. Monday, July 31. (Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Stephen, and Mr. Justice Owen.) Application to Compel a Municipality to Strike a Rate

Northern Star · Saturday 5 August 1899 · page 5

Re Commercial Bank of Australia, Limited (Municipal Council of Lambton respondents.) Dr. Sly, instructed by Messrs. Minter, Simpson and Co., appeared for the…

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Lismore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 August 1899 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Monday. Present—his Worship the Mayor, Alderman J. F. O'Flynn (in the chair), Aldermen Read, Lockett, M'Lennan, Norris, Barrie…

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A South Coast Municipality's Microscopical Revenue

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 August 1899 · page 6

On Thursday Mr. Alex. Campbell, M.L.A., and Alderman Davis, M.L.A., introduced to the Minister for Works a deputation consisting of Aldermen Walker (Mayor)…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 4

THE local Council's ordinary fortnightly meeting was held on Monday night, the Mayor (chair), Ald. Yabsley, Quain and Reynolds being present…

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Lismore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 4

THE adjourned meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening, 7th instant. Present—His Worship the Mayor (Alderman O'Plynn) in the chair. Aldermen Lockett, M'Lennan, Norris…

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The Northern Star. Saturday Morning, August 19Th, 1899. New By-laws for the Municipality

Northern Star · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 4

THE consideration at the present time by the Municipal Council of a new set of…

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The Model Code of Municipal By—laws

Northern Star · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 4

THE above were adopted by thelocal Council at last meeting after a few minor alterations, and have been sent on to the Attorney General for approval. This is however, only a formal matter…

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Lismere Municipal Counceil

Northern Star · Wednesday 30 August 1899 · page 4

THE ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening. Present—his Worship the Mayor, Alderman O'Flyun (in the chair), Aldermen Read, Lockett, M'Lennan, Norris, Barrie…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 8

ON Monday night last the ordinary fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council was held, when the following members were present:—The Mayor (chair…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 5

THE following members of Council were present at the usual fortnightly meeting on Monday night last, viz.: The Mayor (chair), Aid. Yabsley, Quain, Nolan, and Reynolds…

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The legality of a Municipal Referendues

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 7

AT a meeting of the Newtown Council held on Tuesday evening Alderman Crozier moved,—"That the report of committee re the cost of building a new Town Hall and…

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Lismore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 5

THE adjourned meeting of the Council was held on Monday. Present—the Mayor (Alderman O'Flynn), in the chair. Aldermen Read. Lockett Exton, M'Lennan, Norris, Coleman, Barrie an…

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