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was held on 27 March 2004 to elect nine councillors and a
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1189:"'Inspirational' disability activist Matt Laffan dies"
921:. Sydney Morning Herald. 28 March 2004. Archived from
907:. New South Wales Electoral Commission. 27 March 2004.
893:. New South Wales Electoral Commission. 27 March 2004.
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contested the lord mayoralty for the first time, with
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Citizens Association president
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Coulton, a former
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905:"Local Government Mayoral Election Results"
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947:. New South Wales Electoral Commission.
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795:On 24 February 2004, independent MP
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945:"2004 Elections Detailed results"
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1095:. ABC News. Archived from
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