A LADY MAYORESS.
It is quite evident that tbe ratepayers of the Borough of Onehunga " knew what they were about " when they elected Mrs Yates to the Mayoralty. At a special meeting of the Council tbe Mayoress objected very properly to the presence at the Council table of two Councillors who had resigned their seats as a protest against the appointment of a woman to preside over them. Very weakly, in fact childishly, they asserted their right to remain in office " until their successors were appointed." Tbe Mayor, however, was equal to the occasion, and would not allow Any business to be transacted while these persons remained to vote. The Council was accordingly adjourned until two other, and it is to be hoped more tractable, Councillors are elected. The conduct of Mrs Yates in this trying position is to be commended, and we sincerely hope she will continue to act during her term of office with the same good sense and firmness.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/FS18931230.2.6
Bibliographic details
Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 203, 30 December 1893, Page 2
Word Count
162A LADY MAYORESS. Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 203, 30 December 1893, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in