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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1896

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The Cricket Team. Probable Action by the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 11

Although some members of the Cricket Council will probably desire to refer the report back to the selectors of the next Australian Eleven for re-consideration, it…

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Municipal Elections

Nepean Times · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 4
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian Star

On Tuesday next public nomination of aldermen for country municipalities takes place. Below we give a list of local nominations to band. PENRITH…

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Municipal Elections. Additional Nominations

Evening News · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 2

The following additional nominations in connection with the following municipal elections have been received:— Murrurundi.—For aldermen: Dr. Rufus Bell,…

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North Botany Municipality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 4

A meeting of the North Botany Council was held on the 23rd ultime. The Mayor (Alderman J. Thornton) occupied the chair. There were also present—Aldermen Coward, J. P., Brewer…

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A Municipal Conference

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 2

On Wednesday last representatives of the Dundas and the Ermington and Rydalmere Councils mel to confer, with reference to the future maintenance of Kissing Point Road…

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Municipal Notes. Mayoral Allowance

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 11

Some three months back a resolution was carried in the Paddington Council that a plebiscite of the ratepayers of the borough be taken with a view of ascertaining whether or…

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The Municipal Nominations. Candidates Very Shy

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 8

The PARRAMATTA Nominations fell as flat as the proverbial state beer this year. Not even an election for audltor. It's distressing, when you come to think of the liveliness of last…

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Municipal Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 8

The Mayor of Auburn and Alderman Roper are evidently aspiring to Colonial Treasury-ships. the way they spread themselves out over…

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The Selected Team. Ninth Australian Eleven. Probability of Changes by the Cricket Council

Truth · Sunday 2 February 1896 · page 5

MESSRS GIFFIN, BRUCE and Garret, the selection committee appointed to name 13 men to go to England next month, met at Mr Garrett's house on Tuesday night and…

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Municipal Elections

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 February 1896 · page 5

Mr. Jos. W. COCHBAINE who is contesting the election of Lewisham Ward in the Petersham Council, Las had several successful meetings. His views on municipal reforms…

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Death of the Mayor of Forbes

Evening News · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 4

FORBES, Monday.—Mr. Wm. Thomas, Mayor of Forbes, died suddenly in Sydney on Saturday evening…

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The Disposal of Garbage What the Mayor Proposes. a Visit to the "Tips."

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 7

That the question of the disposal of city refuse has been successfully shelved by our municipal fathers from year to year is now a matter of ancient history. Mayors and…

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The Australian Eleven The Cricket Council and Mr. C. Turner

The Australian Star · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 5

Mr. P. Ironsides writes:--" Sir,--There appearing to be some doubts existing in the public mind as to the functions of the Cricket Council and how it stands in…

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Municipal. WATERLOO

Evening News · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 7

A meeting of the WaterlooCouncil was held on Thursday night. The Mayor (Alderman Navin) presided, and the following members were present: Aldermen G. Anderson, M.L.A…

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

Evening News · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 7

Sir,—It is with the greatest pleasure that I read in your issue of to-day a letter from "Reform," and in last Wednesday's issue another from A. B. Adams. Not only are they to be…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 8
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

ANNANDALE.—Mr. W. c. O'Brien, one of the candidates, addressed a large meeting of the ratepayers on Friday evening from the balcony of Newman's Hotel, Johnstone street. Mr. J. Hunter…

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Municipal Nominations

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 5

The following nominations have been made in addition to those already published:--GOSFORD.--For aldermen: East Ward, Messrs. Campbell and [?] poposed; West…

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