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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1890

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Municipal. Middle Ward, Paddington

Evening News · Saturday 25 January 1890 · page 5

A meeting of the ratepayers of Middle Ward, Paddington, was held on Friday evening, at Selway's Hotel, William and Underwood streets, when Mr. James Murphy delivered an address…

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Municipal

Evening News · Saturday 25 January 1890 · page 5

Mr. F. C. Gayder has been elected first Mayor of Katoomba, and Mr. J. H. Mitchell is acting as council clerk protem. A lively scene took place in the Maclean…

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Municipal Rates and Charitable Institutions

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 January 1890 · page 15

IT will be seen by the Albury letter published in this issue that the Albury Council have decided not to appeal against the decision of the District Court, by which it was held that the Newtown…

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Municipal Councils. North Willoughby

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 January 1890 · page 8

The council met on the 20th instant, than being present. Aldermen Simpson (Mayor), Wilson, Fuller, Willis, Hobson, Newell, Landers, and Muston. On the motion of Alderman Muston, seconded by Alderman…

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Municipal Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 January 1890 · page 8

Thursday's meeting of the Manly Council lapsed for want of a quorum, only Aldermen Cameron, Anslo[?], Scarr, and Austin being in attendance. Messrs. W. H. Vivian and W. H. German have…

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Municipal Contents. Paddington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 January 1890 · page 8

At a preliminary meeting held on Thursday evening, at the Solferino Hotel, for the purpose of selecting a candidate for the representation of Glanmore Ward, it was decided by the large gathering present to support…

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The Municipal Election at Rockdale. (To the Editor of the Protestant Standard.)

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 25 January 1890 · page 8

DEAR SIR,--Frequently in your columns I have noticed reference made to the want of consistency shown by Protestants, but hitherto I have supposed Orangemen to be from this taint…

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Municipal Matters. Paddington Elections

The Australian Star · Saturday 25 January 1890 · page 2

A largo meeting of the electors for Glenmore Ward was held, last Thursday evening at Bassetti's Solferino Hotel, when resolutions were passed unanimously…

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COUNTRY. Retirement from Municipal Service

The Australian Star · Saturday 25 January 1890 · page 6

WAGGA WAGGA, Saturday.--Mr. H. B. Fitzhardinge states that it is not his intention to stand for aldermanic honors during the coming election. The announcement is…

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Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1890 · page 2

ON Wednesday evening last Mr. W. Alrey, one of the candidates announced for Forrest Ward, addressed the ratepayers from Power’s balcony. Church and Factory streets…

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Jerilderie Municipality

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 January 1890 · page 18

JERILDERIE, Monday.—The nominations for the first aldermen of the municipality were declared to-day, namely—Messrs. Curtin, Wise, Whitby, Holland, M'Vittie, Harris, Powell,…

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Municipal Association of N.S.W.

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 January 1890 · page 39

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Municipal Association of New South Wales was held at the Town Hall, Sydney, on January 15 last; there being present Mr. W. A…

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Country. a Popular Alderman

The Australian Star · Monday 27 January 1890 · page 5

Wagga Wagga, Monday.—A requisition is being unanimously signed by the rate payers for presentation to Mr. H. B. Fitzhardinge, requesting him to reconsider his…

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Municipal. Glebe. Presentation to the Mayor

Evening News · Monday 27 January 1890 · page 3

On Tuesday evening last the aldermen of the Borough of the Glebe met in the town hall for the purpose of presenting to Alderman Lucas, the Mayor, a letter of sympathy in his recent…

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Municipal

Evening News · Monday 27 January 1890 · page 6

At the Smithfield and Fairfield municipal re­vision court on Friday evening, five applications were made for insertion on the municipal roll, two of which were disallowed, owing to the…

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Manly Municipal Matters

Evening News · Monday 27 January 1890 · page 5

It is generally believed that at last the rate­payers of Manly are awakening to the necessity for action in local affairs, and to the fact that the time has now arrived when some effort…

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Municipal Contests. Redfern.—surry Hills Ward

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 January 1890 · page 8

A large meeting of the supporters of Aldermen Lee was held at the Man of Kent Hotel, Morehead-street, on Friday, Mr. T. Laurence was voted to the chair, and explained the objects of the meeting, and…

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Municipal Election

The Australian Star · Monday 27 January 1890 · page 6

DUBBO, Monday.—Much excitement is being worked up over the forthcoming municipal elections. Already an active canvass is being made by the different…

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Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Monday 27 January 1890 · page 6

JERILDERIE, Monday.-- Very little excitement is shown over the municipal elections which take place to-day for the election of six aldermen. There are 10 nominations…

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Municipal Matters. Waterloo

The Australian Star · Monday 27 January 1890 · page 8

This council met on Thursday last. There were present:-- The Mayor(Mr. Alderman Howe, M.L.A.), and Aldermen Anderson, Nairn, Spicer, Greenwood, Williams, Smith,…

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