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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1895

3,669 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 184

City Council Retrenchment

The Australian Star · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 6

The Municipal Council of Sydney met in committee of finance this afternoon. His Worship the Mayor (Alderman S. E. Lees) presided. and there were also present…

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The Sydney District Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 6

A well-attended meeting of the Sydney District Council was held at the Tradeshall last evening. Mr. Sam Smith presided. A letter was received from Mr. Thomas…

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City Council. Finance Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the finance committee of the City Council was held at the Town-hall yesterday. The Mayor, Mr. S. E. Lees, M.P., presided. The…

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City Council. Retrenchment Proposals

Evening News · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 3

A special meeting of the City Council was held yesterday afternoon. The Mayor (Mr. S. E. Lees, M.L.A.) presided, and there were also present Aldermen Landers,…

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A Borough Council Sued

Evening News · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 5

NARRANDERA, March 1.—In the district court to-day, before Judge Forbes, the case of Condell v. local borough council was heard. The plaintiff claimed £200,…

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Navigating the Darling. 3000 Miles in a Flat-bottomed Boat. Experiences of an Ex-alderman

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 3

The experiences of Mr. Thomas Watson, for many years a well-known alderman in Brisbane, who has lately been navigating tho Namoi, Barwon, and…

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Trades Movements. the Sydney District Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Sydney District Council was held in the Trades Hall last night. Mr. S. Smith was elected delegate to the provincial council for the ensuing 12 months. Various…

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Work and Wages. Sydney District Council

The Australian Star · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the Sydney District Council a discussion took place anent the relative positions of the Australian Workers Union and the Australasian…

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The Country. a Council Sued for Damages

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 5

NARRANDERA, Thursday.--Judge Forbes presided at the sittings of the District Court to-day. The only case of importance was Condell v. the Narrandera…

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Municipal Councils. Botany. Diseased Animals

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 7

This council met on the 20th instant. A question having arisen between the council and the Health Board as to what steps could be taken under the Diseased Animals and Meat Act for the destruction…

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Municipal Notes. Widening New South Head-road

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 2

Since the construction of the cable tramway business people on the New South Head-road have complained to the Paddington Council that it has been impossible to discharge goods…

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Marsfield Entertaining an Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 7

THE friend, and supporters of Mr. Alderman Finn entertained that gentleman at a social on Friday evening, in Mr. Mr. C. Yeend's cottage, Vimera Road, Marsfield. ALderman…

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Auburn. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 6

On Monday evening a meeting of the Auburn Council was held in the Council Chambers at 8 p.m. Present: The Mayor (Aid. T. Taylor), and Aldermen Small, Biker, Blackett, Ritchie,…

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Penrith municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 8

A meeting of the Penrith Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers, Penrith, on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Aid W Fulton), Aid. Reid,…

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Municipal Council. Resignation of Ald. Gee.“illegal” Meetings

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 6

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday when the Mayor (Ald. B. Slee) presided, and there were also present—Aldermen Jay, Gormley, Groves, Garthwaits, and Knox…

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Parramatta Thorough Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 9

The fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council of Parramatta was held on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Aid. C. J. Byrnes, J.P.), Aldermen Withers, Taylor,…

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Tenders, at Auhurn Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 4

The Auburn Council considered tenders at their meeting on Monday evening, with the following results : — Contract 107, forming Edgar-street; two tenders received — John…

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The London County Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 8

The following extract from a leader (on the subject of the London County Council) appearing the S. M. Herald —and the fact that such a leader did…

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The Ryde Council-clerk

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 2

A correspondent, who seems to know a good man when he sees him, writes thusly: “The praise bestowed on Mr. William Short, the Ryde Council-clerk, by the Mayor at a…

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Parramatta Borough Council Proposal to Borrow £100,000. Municipal Gas works. The River Nuisance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 3

THE ordinary meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council took place on Monday last at the Council Chambers, the Mayor (Alderman Byrnes) presiding and Aldermen Taylor…

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