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Council & local affairs, 1894

3,932 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 197

Municipal Matters. Leichhardt

The Australian Star · Thursday 26 April 1894 · page 8

Leichhardt Borough Council met on Monday evening, the Mayor (Alderman Moore) presiding. The following aldermen were also present:--Cropley, Hearn, O'Toole,…

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Municipal Councils and the Sewerage Act

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 April 1894 · page 3

A communication was read at the meeting of the Balmain Council on Tuesday evening from the Water and Sewerage Board with reference to the storm-water sewer in Beattie-street,…

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Municipal Notes. the Annandale Wharf

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 April 1894 · page 3

At a special meeting of the Annandale Council on Monday evening, the Mayor (Alderman John Young) brought up a report with regard to the wharf at the foot of…

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Camperdown. Late Ex-alderman Larkin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 April 1894 · page 7

A meeting of the Camperdown Council was held on Tuesday evening. Present—the Mayor (Alderman Porter) and Aldermen Sparkes, Procter, Cahill, Morgan, Bennett, Larkin, and Probert. The…

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Mr. Alderman Wheeler at North Balmain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 April 1894 · page 3

In the Oddfellows' Hall, darling-street, Balmain. last night, Alderman J. J. Wheeler, J.P., addressed a larely-attended meeting in furtherance of his candidature for North Balmain. the Mayor of…

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The General Election. 'Belmore Flectorate. Alderman Mackey's Candidature

The Australian Star · Friday 27 April 1894 · page 3

A largely-attended meeting of the electors of the Belmore division of the city of Sydney was addressed last evening by Alderman Robert Mickey from the balcony…

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Social at Marrickville. The Mayor's Hospitality

The Australian Star · Friday 27 April 1894 · page 3

Alderman J. J. Farr, Mayor of Marrickville, and Mrs. Farr entertained a number of residents of the borough at a social tea meeting last night. Accommodation had…

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The Late Mayor of Burwood. Proposed Memorial

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 April 1894 · page 6

A public meeting of residents was held in the Burwood council-chambers last night, for the purpose of taking into consideration the question of erecting a memorial to the late Mayor (Alderman…

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Meeting of the Trades Council. a Deputation Appointed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 April 1894 · page 6

At the weekly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council held at the Trades Hall last evening the dispute which has taken place between the Parliamentary Labour Party and the Central Executive of the…

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Glebe Municipal Troubles

Evening News · Friday 27 April 1894 · page 2

A special meeting of the Glebe Council was held last evening for the purpose of further dealing with the question of the appointment of an inspector of nuisances and works. The Mayor…

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Municipal Councils. North Sydney. Cattle in the Reserve

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 April 1894 · page 7

This council met on the 24th instant. The Mayor (Alderman Barry) presided. The report of the finance committee recommending payment of accounts amounting to £733 8s having been…

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Municipal Matters. Mosman

The Australian Star · Friday 27 April 1894 · page 8

The Mayor (Alderman Cowles) presided at Tuesday night's meeting of the Mosman Council, at which there were also present Aldermen Rose, Moran, Bladen, Noble,…

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Municipal Notes. Additional 'Bus Accommodation

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 April 1894 · page 3

A special meeting of the Paddington Council was held on Wednesday evening to consider applications from the Sydney Tramway and Omnibus Company, seeking…

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The Manifesto of the Labour Party. Meeting at Parliament House. the Members Who Signed the Document. the Trades Council As Mediator

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 April 1894 · page 6

A meeting of the Parliamentary labour party was held at Parliament House yesterday afternoon, when the principal business was the consideration of correspondence from the Trades and Labour Council…

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Alderman Poole for Redfern

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 7

A meeting of the committee connected with the candidature of Alderman Poole for Redfern took place in the Redfern Town Hall last evening, and was largely attended. Mr. Ausinck was voted to…

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Darling on Division. Alderman [?]'s Meeting

The Australian Star · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 3

The protectionist demonstration which was held at Hudson Bros.' Hall, Regentstreet, in the Darlington electorate, last night, was largely attended, but owing to the…

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Auburn. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 3

The regular meeting was held on Monday. Present—Ald. Blacket (presiding), and Ald. Dyer, Ewart, Taylor, Heilbnt, Lightfoot, Roper, and Myers…

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Prospect and Sherwood. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 3

The regular meeting was held last Thursday evening. In the absence of the Mayor (Mr. McOredie) who was at Murrurundi, Ald. Jones was elected to preside; and there were also…

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Parramatta Borough Finances. Alderman Thorpe’s Panacea. an Important Speech. Loans to Fruitgrowers. Municipal Coupons

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 6

The arguments add[?]d in these columns in favour of an [?]ment of the exact state of the boroughs’ finances are at last producing fruit, supported as they have been by the…

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The Late Mayor of Bur Wood

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 10

A public meeting of the residents of Burwood was held in the Burwood Council-chambers on Thursday evening last for the purpose of considering the question of…

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