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Council & local affairs, 1897

3,112 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 156

The Federal Council Delegates

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- Sir George Turner, Sir John M'Intyre, Sir Henry Wrixon, and Mr. Cuthbert, Victorian delegates to the Federal Council, leave for Hobart by the Pateena…

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Delegates to the Federal Council. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 7

Sir George Turner, Sir John MacIntyre, Mr. Cuthbert, and Sir Henry Wrixon, the Victorian representatives on the Federal Council, leave for Launceston by the Pateena to-morrow afternoon…

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South Australia. Legislative Council Elections. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 7

At a meeting of the executive of the Liberal Union to-day it was decided that no action be taken in connection with the Legislative Council elections for the Central districts. Mr. Thomas…

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Municipal Elections. Probable Candidates

Evening News · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 5

Annandale.—The four retiring aldermen, Messrs. Young, Maxwell, Ferris, and Smith, will be opposed by Messrs. I. Reginald Cohen, E. I. Aiken, and W. Bull. There is likely to be a close fight…

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Municipal Councils. Ermington and Rydalmere

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 4

A meeting was held on Wednesday evening. Present— The Mayor (Alderman T. Smith), and Aldermen Jenkins, Humphries, Kirby, Spurway, and Mobbs A communication was received from the Colonia Secretary's Office,…

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Queensland. Extensive Municipal Works. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 7

At a special meeting of the Municipal Council to-day plans, &c., showing a proposed expendiditure of £80,000, to be raised by debentures, for wood-paving, &c., were approved of…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 7

Mr. David Fealy opened his campaign for the North Ward, Balmain, on Monday night, when he addressed a good attendance of ratepayers from the balcony of the Waterview Hotel, Cameron and…

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Municipal Elections. Annandale

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 12

The February municipal content at Annandale promises to be a close fight. The four retiring aldermen, Messrs. Ferris, Young, Maxwell, and G. Smith, have hitherto polled well, while the…

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Presentation to an Alderman

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 8

Alderman Goodin, of Marrickville council, having determined to resign his seat, owing to his departure from the colony, arrangements have been made that his…

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A Mayor Sued

Evening News · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 7

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—The action brought by the West Callington Copper and Silver Mining Company against Mr. Charles Tucker, Mayor of Adelaide, to recover £200 on a promissory note, was…

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The Federal Council

Evening News · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 2

The Federal Council will meet in Hobart on Tuesday, and a meeting of the Australian Premiers will also take place there. With the exception of Mr. Deakin, the West Australian and…

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Wollongong Council. Wollongong

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 6

Mr. Samuel Cutcher was elected unopposed yesterday to fill the vacancy, caused by the resignation of Mr. E. Woods from the Borough Council of…

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Action by the Stockton Council. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 5

The Stockton and other municipal councils in the district have decided to co-operate with the City Council in connection with the formation of an association to promote the federal movement…

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The Federal Council. Subjects to Be Discussed. Departure of Delegates From Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--For the next week or two interest in intercolonial politics will centre in Hobart. where the Federal Council will meet on Tuesday next, and at which the…

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The Federal Council and the Premiers' Conference. Subjects to Be Discussed. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 5

The Victorian, Western Australian, and Queensland representatives to the Federal Council left this afternoon for Hobart in the Pateena. The sittings of the council will be opened by the Governor of…

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Municipal Association

Evening News · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 7
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The monthly meeting of the committee of the Municipal Association was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon, Alderman John Wheeler presiding. There were also present: Aldermen J. F…

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Municipal Councils. Bankstown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 7

The meeting of this council was held on the 14th instant. The Mayor (Alderman T. P. Miller) and all the Aldermen were present. The Finance Committee's report recommending the payment of accounts amounting to £16 0s 4d…

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Municipal Matters North Sydney

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Tuesday evening January 12. Present:-- The Mayor (Aid. Barry, presiding, also Aldermen…

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The Federal Convention. The Federation League. And Municipalities. Enlisting Co-oparation-- Views of the League Member's-- Efforts to Galvanise the Movement

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 5

Within the last week the hon. secretary of the Australasian Federation League has sent to all the municipal councils and other public bodies and…

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