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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1896

3,336 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 167

Bankstown Municipal Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 12

THE regular meeting was held on Thursday evening, the Mayor, Alderman J. J. Cooper. presiding and there was also present Aldermen Miller, Eldridge, Kelly, Fripp, and Milcbeil…

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Castlereagh Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 8

A meeting of the above Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night last. Present:—The Mayor (Ald. A. L. Hough), Aldermen Clemson, Gates, Smith,…

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Penrith Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night last. There were present:—The Mayor (Ald W. C. Fulton), Aldermen…

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Mulgoa Municipal Council. Special Meeting

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 4

A special meeting of the Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night, May 18th, at 7.30 p.m. Present:—The full Council. The Mavor (Ald Wallace) presided…

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Proposed Presentation to ex-Mayor Slee

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 12

A meeting was held at Abraham's hotel on Saturday evening to consider a proposal to practically recognise the services of Mr. R. Slee as Mayor of the Borough since February, 1895.There was a fairly good attendance of repre-eenlative townsmen. The Mayor (AJderman 1 Lidbury) presided. After some discussion, it was decided that subscription lists be opened, and that subscriptions not exceeding one shilling each be invited from residents…

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Smithfield Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 4

At last meeting of Smithfield Council a letter was received from Mr. Ireland, with regard to the offer he had made, through Mr. James. respecting certain road work, which offer he…

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The New Mayor and the "Iron Hand."

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 4

At the meeting of the Rookwood Borough Council on Wednesday evening over which Mayor Lidbury presided for the first time the very first business…

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Parramatta Borough Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 1

THE regular meeting was held last Monday. Present: The Mayor (Major Ferris), and Aldermen Taylor , miller, Bymes, Dixon, Campbell, Saunders, Withers and Johnstone…

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Hunter's Hill Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 3

The regular meeting was held on the 15th instant. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Schleicher), Aldermen Turner, Joubert, Thompson, Edgington and…

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ROOKWOOD. Borough Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 12

The Rookwood Council met on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Mr. F. Lidbury). Aldermen Andrews, Godson, Abrahams, Dundon, and Garthwaite…

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Parramatta Council Finances

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 15

The Mayor of Parramatta (Major Ferris) made special reference at the last meeting of the council to the finances of the borough. The income last year amounted to £10,500. They had paid in interest…

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AUBURN. Borough Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 3

The Auburn Council met on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Mr. L. T. Roper) Aldermen J. D. Ritchie, Small, Lightfoot, John [?] Baker, Taylor, and Smith. The Mayor…

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Ermington and Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 11

The ordinary meeting was held on Wednesday evening. Present; Alderman Smith (Mayor), Spurway, Kirby, Jenkins and Humphreys. Alderman Cowell sent an apology for…

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Reorganisation of North Sydney Council Staff

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 15

At the last meeting or the North Sydney Council the following report from the finance sommittee. submitting recommendations with regard to the duties and salaries of the town-hall staff, and the…

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A. and H. Association Council Meeting

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 12

A meeting of the Council was held at Bayly's store on Monday evening last. Among those present were Mr. J. C. Hunt (in the chair), Messrs. W. H. Tuckwell, S. Gilbert, G…

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PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 13

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 1066

After assembling, members accompanied the President to Government House, and presented to his Excellency the address in reply to his Speech on opening Parliament. On returning, they elected…

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Granville Electorate. Granville. Borough Council. Drastic Retrenchment

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 3

The usual meeting was held on Wednesday. Present: Ald. Irons (Mayor), Aldermen Kelman, Palmer, Bowden, Lane, Kay, Kirk, and Windsor…

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Auburn Borough Council A Ratepayer's Advice. City Railway

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 3

The regular meeting was held on Monday when the Mayor (Alderman L. T. Kapor) presided, and there were also present : — Aldermen Taylor…

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Rookwood Borough Council A Disorderly Ratepayer. The Borrowing Question

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 2

THE Rookwood Council met on Wednesday. The Mayor (Alderman F. Lidbury) presided, and there were also present — Aldermen Abrahams, Godson, Andrews, Dundon and…

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The Castle Hill Association Meeting of the Council. The Overdraft. The Booth Question

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 7

The Castle Hill und District A. and H. Council met on Monday night at Mr. Alf. Bayly's store. Present:— Messrs. J. C. Hunt (in the chair), A. E. Thorne, J. W. Foster, C…

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