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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1896

3,336 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 167

Municipal Matters. Marrickville. The Council's Caretakers. An Old Age Allowance -- An innovation in Suburban Councils

The Australian Star · Wednesday 19 February 1896 · page 8

At Monday night's meeting of the Marrickville council Alderman Clarke moved -- "That Mr. and Mrs. Willett be retained in the employment of this council, and…

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The Liverpool Asylum. Its Removal Urged by the Local Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1896 · page 6

A special meeting of the Liverpool Council was held on Monday night to consider the evidence brought before the Public Works Committee relative to the above institution, and the advisability of…

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The "Referee" and the Late Council Meeting. (To the Editor of the "Referee.")

Referee · Wednesday 19 February 1896 · page 6

Sir.—As some of the remarks of your esteemed contributor "Natator" in the last issue of the REFEREE are calculated to mislead those of your roaders not in possession of…

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MUNICIPAl. LIVERPOOL

Evening News · Wednesday 19 February 1896 · page 3

A special meeting of the Liverpool Council was held on Monday night to deal with the asylum question. The council having gone into committee. Alderman Pollard Smith opened the…

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Municipal Elections. New Mayors

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 February 1896 · page 6

The following new Mayors have been elected:-- ALBION PARK.--Alderman W. C. Dunater. CASINO.--Alderman Crilley (re-elected for the 7th time)…

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Municipal Notes. the Forest-road, Hurstville

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 February 1896 · page 6

On Tuesday the Hurstville Council began the repairs of Forest-road, for which a sum of £500 has been granted by Government. The operations comprise the Opening up and…

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Waverley Election. Alderman Jessep's Candidature

Evening News · Thursday 20 February 1896 · page 4

A great gathering of electors favorable to the return of Alderman Jessep was held in the open air last night at the corner of Spring and Newland streets, Waverley. Mr. W. Sidaway, sen…

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The Waverley Election. Alderman Jessep's Oandidature. Address by the Premier

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 February 1896 · page 5

An open meeting of the electors of Waverley favourable to the return of Alderman Jessop was held last night at the corner of Spring and Newland streets, Waverloy. There was a large…

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Scene in a Council. Victorian Municipal Amenities. a Councillor's Revolver

Evening News · Thursday 20 February 1896 · page 2

A very heated discussion took place in the Fitzroy (Vic.) Council on Tuesday evening, when Cr. Millis introduced a motion, previously notified, to take steps to rescind a resolution arrived at…

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Municipal Association

Evening News · Thursday 20 February 1896 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the committee of the N.S. Wales Municipal Association was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon, those present being Aldermen J. Wheeler (in the chair), W. H…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Thursday 20 February 1896 · page 8

A correspondent writes: "The annual election of mayor in many of the suburban and country councils seems to have been the occasion for an outburst of temper upon the part of not a few…

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Municipal Matters. Willoughby

The Australian Star · Thursday 20 February 1896 · page 3

The first ordinary meeting of the new council was held on Monday evening, the new Mayor (Alderman R. H. Gordon) in the chair, and the following were also present;…

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Interviews with the Candidates. Alderman Jessep

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 February 1896 · page 2

Alderman Jesson speaking to a Herall[?]tive after the declaration of the poll and that [?] was exceedingly gratified at the result. He locked upon it as in a great measure a recognition…

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Municipal Notes. Aged Council Employees

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 February 1896 · page 6

For some time past, the aldermen of Marrickville have been devoting attention to the question of dealing with two of the employees of the council, Mr. and Mrs. Willett, who, for…

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The Waverley Election, Return of Alderman Thomas Jessep

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 February 1896 · page 2

As one of the electors said after the declaration of the poll yesterday the fight reseived itself into a political conthet between Ministerialists and protectionists. This utterance perhaps was true…

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Chamber of Manufactures. " Australian Strikes." Paper by Alderman David Davis

The Australian Star · Friday 21 February 1896 · page 2

The monthly general meeting of the Chamber of Manufactures was held in the chamber, 289 Pitt-street, last night. The president, Mr. C. H. Hoskins, occupied the…

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MANUFACTURES. Meeting of the Chamber. Australian Strikes. Paper by Alderman David Davis

Evening News · Friday 21 February 1896 · page 3

The monthly general meeting of the Chamber of Manufactures was held in the Chamber, 289 Pitt-street, last night, Mr. C. H. Hoskins, the president, in the chair, there being a large attendance, including…

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Municipal. ALEXANDRIA

Evening News · Friday 21 February 1896 · page 8

A meeting of the Alexandria Council was held on Wednesday night. The Mayor (Alderman Banner) presided, and the following members were present: Aldermen Swain, Dacey. Ralph…

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Ryde Municipal Council Alderman Pidding Elected Mayor. Hot Words Between Alderman Terry and the New Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1896 · page 1

A special meeting was held on the 14th instant to elect a Mayor. Present: The retiring Mayor (Alderman Jordan), Alderman Bette Hibble, Pidding Swan, Torry, Worthington…

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Smithfield and Fairfield Council A Prosperous Municipality. Alderman Vallance Elected Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1896 · page 2

AT a special meeting on Friday, 14th inst. the retiring Mayor(Alderman Wm. Stimson) read the annual report in effect as follows:— WORRS:—At the commencement of 1895 the…

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