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SIR,—Like many others of my fellow-townsman, I feel interested it the coming municipal events. Though [?]ny position in the Borough is but fractional compared, with that of many…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →IN answer to question put by Mr. S[?], Mr. DALLEY stated that schools were authorised to be held in tents, pending the [?] of school build[?] 121 schools were held in tents. These…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →The PRESIDENT announced that the Temporary Supply Bill had received the assent of his Excellency the Governor. Mr. DALLEY, in reply to Mr. A. Campbell, said that…
Continued on Trove, page 226 →We understand that the attention of the ratepayers of Burwood is being aroused to the manner [?] which the affairs of their borough have been managed, or rather mismanaged, for several years…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The bill introduced by Mr. O'Connor and read a first time on Wednesday provides lot the extension of the franchise of citizens at municipal elections, and will meet with very general favour, as it will give to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sir,--Would you, or any of your readers, kindly enlighten us on the following matter? In what position does a civil servant place himself by being mayor of a borough? Suppose, for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →DARLINGTON.--The usual fortnightly meeting of this council was held on the 1st instant. Present--The mayor (Alderman Hawken), with Aldermen Elvy, "Warren, and Hargraves, A circular was read,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →At a certain well-known hotel near Sydney, one evening last week, there happened to be assembled a large number of the ratepayers of a borough which has of late figured before the public on more than one…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →MANLY.—The regular meeting of the council was held January 4. Present—The Mayor (Mr. C. H. Hayes) in the chair, and Aldermen Austin, Barker, and Pitt. The minutes of the meeting of 21st December were read and confirmed. A letter from the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →We understand that the attention of the ratepayers of Burwood is being aroused to the manner in which the affairs of their borough have been managed, or rather mismanaged, for several years…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →At the conclusion of the business of the Revision Court on Friday evening, at Newtown, Alderman Gibbes said he had been deputed to perform a pleasing duty. The aldermen and some of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Messrs. David Cobcroft, William Thomas Price, and Thomas Arkinstall, were elected aldermen for the municipality of Richmond to-day, and Messrs. Roland Hill Ducker and William Mitchell…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. T. J. Murray, one of the candidates for Waverley Ward in the Borough of Waverley, addressed a large meeting of ratepayers yesterday evening at the Tea Gardens Hotel Mr. James…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A meeting was held last evening at Neich's hotel, Burwood, in support of the candidature of Messrs. Broughton, Lees, and Saunders, for the Municipal Council of that borough. There were several…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →PA[?]INGTON.—The regular fortnightly meeting of this counc[?] was held in the Council-chamber on Thursday, the 23rd January, at 7.30 p.m. Present—The Mayor (Mr. W. Brown), Aldermen Castle, Campbell, Stockham, Watson, Duncan, Johns, Davies, and…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →THE nomination of candidates for the representation of Anderson, Marsden, Forrest and Gore Wards in the Borough Council of Parramatta took place at the Council Chambers yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →During the present month the election of aldermen and audtiors for the various municipalities in the suburbs and country districts are taking place. The following are the elections that have taken place, so far as reports have reached…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The bulk of the suburban and country municipal nominations for aldermen and auditors were made yesterday. In many cases the retiring aldermen were returned unopposed, but in several…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THE first meeting of the supporters of tho candidature of Mr. James B. Price was held at Mr. Metcalfe’s house, Sherwood-road, on Thursday evening, at which Mr. — Thorne presided, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. In answer to a question by Mr. Stewart, relating to the committal, of juvenile offenders, Mr. DALLEY…
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