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Northern Rivers · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1901

81 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 1 of 5

The Lismore Electorate. [From His Worship the Mayor.] Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 5

The penny charge [?] the Lismore telephone trunk lines is to be abolished. Faw[?]tt bridge improvements are to go on as soon as the specification is ready…

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Lismore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 7

THE ordinary meeting of the above was[?] held on Monday evening last. Present[?] Aldermen D[?]rgie, Walker, Lockett, Norris, and the three newly-elected aldermen,…

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The Municipal Council

Northern Star · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 4

A meeting of the Council to deal with matters re sewerage was called for Wednesday afternoon. At the hour appointed there were present the Mayor and a number of aldermen…

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The Mayor's Robes

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 1

A LENGTHY discussion took place in the Maclean Council in reference to the payment for the robes ordered for the Mayor previous the his visit to Sydney to take part…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 5

THE meeting night, Monday, 281th nit., being proclaimed a public holiday, the Coraki council met on the following evening., there being present— The Mayor (chair), Aid…

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Lasmore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 9

THE ordinary meeting of the above was held on Wednesday evening last:—Present, The Mayor (Alderman J. W. Coleman) in the chair and Aldermen Lockett, Exton, Norris,…

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Municipality of Lismore. Annual Report

Northern Star · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 8

AT the Council meeting on "Wednesday evening last the Mayor road the following minute which speaks for itself:— " At this the last meeting of the…

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The Retiring Aldermen

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 February 1901 · page 7

AT the conclusion of the Council meeting on Wednesday evening, Ald. Lockett said this might be the last time he would have the pleasure of sitting in the Council,…

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Nomination of Aldermen

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1901 · page 4

THE nomination for aldermen for the seats at present held by the Mayor and Aid. M'Fadden was hold in the Council Chamber, Coraki, on Tuesday last, when a limited…

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Model Municipal By-laws

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 5

THE dispute in connection with the Armidale municipal by-laws cropped up again at the Armidale court during the present week, when the inspector of nuisances proceeded against a…

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The Municipal Election. Polling Day

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 4

A LIVELY interest was taken in the municipal elections on Saturday. Indeed the contest reminded ratepayers of bygone elections when questions of considerable moment hinged on…

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Election of Mayor

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 4

The aldermen of Coraki met in the Council Chamber on Wednesday night last for the purpose of electing their Mayor, when all the members of the Council with the exception…

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Lismore Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

Northern Star · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 8

A SPECIAL meeting of the Council was held'on Wednesday evening for the election of Mayor for the curreut year. Present—His Worship the Mayor (Ald. 'J. W. Coleman), and Aldermen…

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The Open Column. [This column being open for the expression of different opinions on public matters, they are to be considered as those of our correspondents, and not necessarily endorsed by us] To the Editor of the "Northern Star." Election of Mayor

Northern Star · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 4

SIR.—The election of Mayor for any municipal district is one winch is of interest to the ratepayers, and, considering the large powers this are given to the gentleman chosen for this…

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Lismore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 4

THE ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening [?]st. Present: Aldermen Lockett, Exton, Maxwell, Spinks, Norris, Lee, Walker and White…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 1 March 1901 · page 5

THE members of the above body met on Monday night last, there being present—The Mayor (Aid M'Fadden), Aldermen Nolan, Burgess. Scharer and Campbell…

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Lismore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 4

THE ordinary meeting of the above was held on Monday evening last. Present: Aldermen Norris, Lee. White, Lockett, Exton, Spinks Maxwell, M'Lennan, Walker, O'Flynn, and…

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A Municipal Family Home (Glasgow.)

Northern Star · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 3

THE City Council of Glasgow has erected a Municipal Family Home at a cost of £17,000. This unique institution was opened in 1896. It is intended for the…

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Lismore Municipal Council

Northern Star · Saturday 16 March 1901 · page 2

THE ordinary meeting of the above was held on Monday evening last: Present— The Mayor (Alderman J. W. Coleman, in the chair), and Aldermen Maxwell,…

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Coraki Municipal Council

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1901 · page 6

THE attendance at the above meeting of aldermen on Monday, 11th inst., was as follows:—The Major (chair). Aldermen Nolan, Burgess, Scharer and Campbell…

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