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Council & local affairs, 1899

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The Municipal Election

The Temora Star · Saturday 14 January 1899 · page 2

A CONSIDERABLE amount of interest is sure to bo taken in connection with the above, and some people are anxious to know how the ballot is to be taken. The…

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Municipal Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 5

THE municipal lists were closed on Saturday up to which time they had excited the usual indifference. Ratepayers only, growl when they find their names omitted at…

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The New Ward. WAGGA'S 12 ALDERMEN

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 3

IN the " Government Gazette " on Tuesday the following proclamation appeared:—" Whereas under the " Municipalities Act of 1897," Wagga Wagga was, by a…

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Tumut Municipal Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 20 January 1899 · page 2

THE following members attended the usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council on Tuesday evening last, at the Council Chambers—Alds. R…

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Junee Borough Council. Tuesday, January 17

The Junee Democrat · Friday 20 January 1899 · page 2

Present--The Mayor aud Aldermen Walster, Blatch, Mitchell and Hanson. The minute were road aud confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Municipal Association

The Junee Democrat · Friday 20 January 1899 · page 2

AT the monthly meeting of the Municipa Association held in Sydney yesterday' the Junee Council asked whether lighting rates could be legally struck out of the…

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Matters Municipal

The Junee Democrat · Friday 20 January 1899 · page 2

In this issue appears the Official notification of the Municipal Elections. In the North Ward Mr. Hoad retires by effluction of time and Mr.. William Carter is…

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Wagga Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 3

THE ordinary monthly meeting of the council was held on Thursday evening. There were present:—The Mayor (Alderman Coleman), and Aldermen Heydon, Cooke,…

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A Moribund Council

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 2

Only that we know there is truth in the old saw that "constant dripping wears away a stone," and that well-directed…

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The Council Chambers

The Temora Star · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 2

THE alterations to the above are now almost complete, and it is expected that the contract will be completed and the premises cleaned up. The Mayor has…

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Borough Council. Wednesday, Night

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 4

THE council met as above, but we regret that the report is crowded out of this issue. The sitting was a long one, and the discussion of the letters from the District…

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Borough Council. Wednesday Night

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held on Wednesday night, Present--The Mayor (Aid. J. T. Stratton), and Aid, Dickson, Howell,…

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Labor Federation. Sydney District Council

The Worker · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 1

Mr. Sam Smith, M.P., presided at the Council's meeting on the 12th instant. Mr. McBride (late General Secretary of the British Seamen's and Firemen's…

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Labor in Politics. Municipal Successes in Ireland. London, Wednesday Afteroon

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 2

In the Irish municipal elections the labor party has gained a number of additional successes. Fifteen labor candidates were elected for…

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Municipal Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 2

The usual official announcements notifying the holding of the forthcoming annual municipal elsewhere. This year's announcements are of special interest…

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Wagga Borough Council. the Pumping Accident. Mayoral Minute. His Action Confirmed. Duties of Inspector of Nuisances. an Allowance for Mayors. Resignation of Ald. Williamson

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 January 1899 · page 3

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Thursday night. His Worship the Mayor (Ald. G…

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Borough Council

The Temora Star · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night. Present--The Mayor (Ald. Lucas), and Aldermen…

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Municipal Matters

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 6

Sunday is counted in notices of "seven days at least." Revision courts which were notified in Saturday's papers (21st) as to be held on…

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Later Cables. Through Reuter's Agency. the Dynamitard Daly. Elected Mayor of Limerick. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 2

John Daly. the ex-Fenian dynamitard, who, it was reported a week ago, had been released from prison, and who was, with 24 of his supporters, elected to the Limerick…

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The Federal Council. Governor's Formal Opening. the Queensland Premier's Views. Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 3

The meeting of the Federal Council was formally opened to-day by his Excellency the Governor. In the course of his speech Lord, Brassey expressed the hope…

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