Retirement of an Alderman
At Monday's meeting of the Erskineville Council, Alderman Purcell announced that owing to pressure upon his private business he would be compelled, in the interests of…
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Council & local affairs, 1895
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Earl Kintore's Departure. Action by the Mayor
ADELAIDE, January 9.-At a meeting of the City Council on Monday morning the aldermen approved of the stand the Mayor had taken in connection frith the farewell…
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In connection with the late disturbances at Greta, Mr. John Connolly, Mayor of the township, speaking of his action, in the matter says: " I have no desire to…
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HOBART, Tuesday.--it has been decided that the Federal Council shall meet even if Victoria he unrepresented, as the delegates from West Australia and Queensland, with…
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Sir,—As an old native of Sydney, I wish to add my testimony to the fact of Mr. John Hosking being the first Mayor of this city. I have a very vivid remembrance of him, as he was a conspicuous figure…
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At the last meeting of the Glebe Council, a letter was received from Mr. J. K. O'Toole, secretary of the Glebe Bowling Club, asking that a trophy belonging to the…
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Adelaide, January 9.-A meeting of the Australasian Cricket Council was held last night, Mr. G. Evan, of the South Australian Cricket Association, being appointed chair…
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The special committee of the Corporation of London appointed to consider the question of the amalgamation of the Corporation with the London County Council…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →South Australia. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Farewell Demonstration to the Governor. Position of the Mayor of Adelaide. Adelaide
The members of the City Council met yesterday morning, and approved of the stand the Mayor has taken, viz., that should a public meeting to bid farewell to the Governor be held in…
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ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--A meeting of the Australasian Cricket Council wan held in the South Australian Hotel to-night, when the delegate from New South Wales…
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The annual meeting of the Australian Cricket Council was held to-night. Mr. Evan, of South Australia, was appointed chairman, and Mr. Portus was re-el[?]ted secretary…
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Mr. J. M. Purves, a candidate for the representation of Victoria Ward in the North Sydney Municipal Council at the annual election on the 7th proximo,…
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The Colonial Secretary is issuing the following circular to the Mayors of all municipalities: " Sir,-Aas you are doubtless aware, the Local Government Bill now…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Municipal Councils. Ashfield. an Obstreperous Fire
At the last meeting of the council a letter was received with reference to a drainage nursance at Croydon. The Mayor stated that he had visited the locality and found the nuisance complained of to be…
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Mr. J. M. Purves, who intends contesting Victoria Ward in the ensuing municipal elections at North Sydney, addressed a meeting of the ratepayers in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Municipal Separations. New Suburban Districts. Watson's Bay and Lane Cove. Waterloo and Five Dock Wards-- Warren Petitions
In connection with the petition of ratepayers for the separation of the district of Lane Cove from the municipal district of Willoughby and its formation into a new…
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PARKES, Tuesday.-- In reply lo a request of the municipal council that the amount charged for the iron pipes, special castings, and pumping machinery supplied…
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Aldermen Westacott and Simpson retire by effluxion of time at the end of the current municipal year. The forthcoming election will be the first which has taken place…
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A letter was received from the Hunter's-hill Council, from the Ryde Council recently, stating that their council had carefully considered the proposal of the…
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The Mayors of Annandale and Leichhardt have recently been in conference with the Colonial Treasurer on the subject of municipal finance. At Monday's meeting of the…
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