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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1896

3,336 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 167

Municipal. ROCKDALE

Evening News · Wednesday 29 January 1896 · page 7

At the last meeting of the above council, Mr. Joseph Berry was temporarily appointed inspector of nuisances, to work in conjunction with his other duties, thus saving an expenditure of £125…

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Municipal Councils. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Wednesday 29 January 1896 · page 7

Sir,—On April 20,1895, you favored me by publishing a letter of mine on the above subject. It seems to me that day by day there is a growing and increasing need for activity and interest in…

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Municipal Elections. Jerilderie

The Australian Star · Wednesday 29 January 1896 · page 6

The following candidates for the two vacancies in the municipal council have been nominated: -- Thomas Wise, William M'Vittie (the retiring aldermen), Anthony…

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Accident to an Alderman

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 January 1896 · page 6

Alderman Henry Swan, of Balmain, was the victim of a very serious accident today, when, whilst driving through the city, he was thrown out of his buggy and badly…

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City Council. To-day's Meeting

Evening News · Thursday 30 January 1896 · page 6

A meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall to-day. The Mayor (Alderman L E. lyes) presided, and the following members were present: Aldermen M. Harris, Jeanneret,…

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Municipal. Botany

Evening News · Thursday 30 January 1896 · page 3

A meeting of the Botany Council was held on Wednesday night. The Mayor (Alderman Luland) presided, and the following members were present: Aldermen Wiggins, Nelson, Smith…

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Municipal. the Nominations

Evening News · Thursday 30 January 1896 · page 7

The following nominations, in addition to those already published, have been received in connection with the forthcoming municipal elections: SUBURBS…

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Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 January 1896 · page 5

KEMPSEY. -- Mr. M. J. Lawlor, a former alderman, has been elected unopposed to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the Kempsey council caused through the…

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City Council Luncheon. an Old Ex-mayor Present

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 7

At the Mayoral luncheon held after the meeting of the City Council yesterday there were a few visitor, among whom was an ex-Mayor of the city. That gentleman was Mr. Thomas Bronghton…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the City Council won held yesterday at the Town-hall, when the Mayor (Alderman Ives) presided. There were present Alderman Beare, Booth, Buckle,…

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Sydney Municipal Council. Debate on the Reduction of Salaries. Proposed Imposition of a Streetwatering Rate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 3

A meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday. The Mayor (Alderman I.E. Ives) presided, and there were also present Aldermen Sir William P.Manning, Kippax, Landers,…

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City Council. (Continued from Yeaterday's First Edition.)

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 3

The MAYOR said that he would institute inquires into the matter complained of, with the view of bringing about an improvement in the regulation of the street traffic. If the council, as had…

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The Leichhardt Cemeteries. Further Action by the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 7

The complaints which have lately been, renewed with regard to improper burials taking place at the Leichhardt cemeteries, viz., the Balmain Cemetery and the Roman Catholic…

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City Council. The Monthly Meeting. The Regulation of Street Traffic

The Australian Star · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 7

The City Council held its monthly meeting to-day at the Town Hall, his Worship the Mayor (Alderman Ives)presiding, There were also present Aldermen M…

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The Cricket Team for England. Probable Action by the Cricket Council. the Selection of the Team. What Giffen Says

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 5

A new element of excitement is not unlikely to the added shortly to the matter of the selection of the team to visit England this year. The Australasian Cricket…

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Municipal Elections. Additional Nominations

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 8

The following additional nomination have been received in connection with the forthcoming municipal elections: CARRINGTON.—For aldermen: Messrs. R…

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Municipal Elections. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 8

Sir,—In your issue of yesterday's date there is an interesting and instructive letter from Mr. A. B. Adnam, re municipal councils, which deserves the best attention of our municipal…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

WARREN.—The following nominations to fill three vacancies have been received: Messrs. Fowler, Piggott, Lovett, Bibb, Wood, and Webster…

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Municipal Elections. The Nominations. WAL[?]HA

The Australian Star · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 3

The following nominations for aldermen have been made: -- J. Love (retiring), A. Thompson (retiring), F. Townshend and C. Seckold…

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