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Council & local affairs, 1896

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Australasian Cricket Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 11

Mr. L. G. Abrams has given notice that at Monday night's meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association he will move:--"(a) That, in the opinion of this association,…

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Prospect and Sherwood. Council Meeting. MAYOR W. Noller Re-elected, Unanimously. a Warm Tribute of Praise From All Sides

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 7

Ald. W. Noller was, at the special meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council on Monday last, re-elected Mayor of the municipality…

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AUBUBN. The New Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 3

The Auburn Council has come through the elections with the utmost credit. With all generosity to the defeated, we cannot but endorse the view taken by East Ward. Of the…

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Rechabite Council. To-day's Sitting

Evening News · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 5

The Independent Order of Rechabites continued the annual meeting of the district council this morning, Brother William Watt, D.C.R., presiding…

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RYDE Great Excitement. Mr. Larkin Tops the Poll. Mayor Jordan Again Returned

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 7

Commencing on Tuesday (Nomination Day) up to the declaration of the poll on Saturday evening, Ryde made one of the most noticable and interesting week's records in municipal…

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Sydney District Council. the West Australian Labor Market

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 3

A special meeting of the Sydney District Council of the Australian Labor Federation was held at the Trades-hall on Thursday evening The president, Mr. Sam Smith,…

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Smithfield and Fairfield Council The Appointment of an Inspector

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 9

THE regular meeting was hold on Feb. 5. Present:— Alderman W. Stimson (Mayor), Vallance, Spring, Hollier, Puine, Downey, Anthony, Wheatley and Bell…

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I.O. Rechabites. Annual District Council. Last Evening's Sitting

Evening News · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 6

The Independent Order of Rechabites continued the annual meeting of the District Council last evening. The appeal against the action of the executive in closing the female tent at Newtown…

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Municipal Elections. PENRITH

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 8

On Saturday last the polling took place for an alderman each for South Penrith and Castlereagh Wards, Alderman Haynes acting as returning officer for South…

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A Municipal Claim

Evening News · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 5

When the case of the Borough of Botany against C. R. Swinbourne and T. R. Stephen, trading as Swinbourne and Stephen, of the Water Reserve, Botany, woolscourers, which involved a…

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Municipal Election

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 3

The election of five aldermen at Rookwood on Saturday was one of the most exciting contests in the history of the borough. The proceedings were conducted quietly and…

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A Municipal Point. RICHMOND, Feb. 7

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 359

In connection with the conduct of the first annual municipal election at Castlereagh a rather strange point arose. Castlereagh was only incorporated towards the end of last year, and between the period…

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Municipal Elections

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 36

The annual municipal elections took place throughout N. S. Wales on Saturday at Albury. Considerable dissatisfaction was expressed by the ratepayers in consequence of what they consider…

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Prospect and Sherwood Municipality

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1896 · page 6

A SPECIAL meeting of the Council of this municipality was held on Monday afternoon at 6 p.m. for the purpose of electing a Mayor. The retiring Mayor, Mr. W. Noller…

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Municipal Elections

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 February 1896 · page 5

THE result of the election for South Ward. Alexandria, was incorrectly given in last issue. It should have been: Wm. Furneas (elected), 118; A. M'Millan, 85…

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Alderman Jessep's Candidature

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1896 · page 3

Owing to the heavy rains which fell on Saturday the meetings, arranged to take place in connection with the candidature of Alderman Jessep for the Waverley electorate Were postponed. About 40…

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DRUMMOYNE. Election of Mayor. An Enthusiastic Gathering

The Australian Star · Monday 17 February 1896 · page 3

An extraordinary general meeting was held in the Council-chambers, Drummoyne, on Friday night, for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year…

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The Ashfield Mayor. a Disorderly Scene. The Council Meeting Breaks Up. The Conduct of the proceedings Becomes Mixed--Ratepayers Characterise the Misconduct as Disgraceful

The Australian Star · Monday 17 February 1896 · page 7

A scene of great disorder was enacted, at a special meeting of Ashfield council, which was held last night for the purpose of electing the Mayor. The technical,…

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Independent Order of Rechabites. Annual District Council

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1896 · page 7

The 12th annual council of the New South Wales District, No. 85, of the Independent Order of Rechabites, Salford Unity, was opened on Friday morning at 335 George-street,…

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I. O. Rechabites. Annual District Council. Saturday's Setting

Evening News · Monday 17 February 1896 · page 4

The annual council of the Independent Order of Rechabites resumed its sittings on Saturday, Brother William Watt, D.C.R., presiding. There was a good attendance, fifty-one officers and…

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