ALEXANDRA.
—o— our own Correspondent.) Saturday, July 15. The nomination of candidates for the office of Mayor took place to-day. Mr Finlay acted as Presiding Officer. It was proposed by Mr George Evans, and seconded by Mr James River3,—"That Mr John Cole Chappie is a fit and proper person to fill tho office of Mayor." There being no other candidate, the Presiding Officer declared Mr Chappie duly elected. Mr Chappie then thanked the tho honour conferred upon him, and stated that he would us 3 his best endeavours to further the interests of the town. Among other things, ho would sfcrivo to get a supply of water brought, into the township. —A vote of thanks having been accorded to the Returning Officer, the proceedings terminated. Great activity is being displayed by tho ladies and the Church Committee to make the annual tea-meeting on Wednesday evening a porfoct success. All the available talent is being brought together, so that I '(ii-Q no doubt. an agreeable evanirg's enter, ♦•iinmont --nil bo 'he result. ■
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Cromwell Argus, Volume 2, Issue 88, 18 July 1871, Page 5
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