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Council & local affairs, 1897

3,112 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 156

Smithfield and Fairfield Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 6

A meeting was held on Wednesday evening. Present— the Mayor (Alderman Vallance) and Aldermen Stimson, Hall, Hollier, Paine, Downey, Anthony, Wheatley, and Bell. On the motion of the Mayor, it was decided that a…

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Banquet to the Mayor of Annandale

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 5

Alderman John Young, who has been Mayor of Annandale since the separation of the borough from Leichhardt, was last night entertained at a complimentary banquet tendered by his…

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Discussion in the Burwood Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 5

In connection with a circular from the Federation League the matter of federation came before the Burwood Council last night. The league asked the council to take steps to convene a meeting in the…

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The Federal Council. the Election of President

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 6

HOBART, Monday.--It is understood that when the Federal Council meets to-morrow Sir Edward Braddon will move that Sir George Turner be president. Should the motion be carried, as it…

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The Federal Council. Meeting at Hobart. HOBART

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 6

The Federal Council of Australia met to-day in the Legislative Assembly chamber. The proclamation of the Governor of Tasmania (Viscount…

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Rockdale Municipality. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 2

Sir,—I can fully endorse the statements of your correspondent Arncliffe, in to-day's issue of the "News," respecting the condition of the Arncliffe streets. In the street in which I have resided for…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 6
Also in The Daily Telegraph

For the forthcoming elections in the Waverley borough additional candidates have announced themselves Alderman F. A. Mackenzie, who retires for Waverley Ward, will seek re-election…

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Municipal Councils. Alexandra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 6

This council met on 20th January, when the Mayor (Alderman Banner) occupied the chair, and there were also present—Aldermen Furniss, Miller, Turner, Ralph O'Riordan, Harden, Hannan, Swain, Allen and Horne…

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Municipal Matters Hunter's Hill

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 8

The Mayor (Alderman Schleicher) presided at the meeting on Friday, January 22. There were also present:--Aldermen Thompson, Turner, Joubert…

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A Departing Alderman

The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 3

At Auburn council meeting on Monday evening last Alderman J. D. Ritchie took his leave of his brother aldermen. He thanked the latter in a very neat speech…

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Granville Council

Evening News · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 5

The regular meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday, when the Mayor (Alderman T. Irons) presided, and there were also present Aldermen Lane, Duncum, Kelman, Kay, Palmer, Windsor, Kirk, and…

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Petersham Council

Evening News · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 2

This council met on Monday, owing to the holiday, the Mayor (Mr. A. Rofe) presiding. There were also present Aldermen Baines, Cock[?]aine, Gelding, Hordern, Langdon, London, Moseley, Russell-Jones…

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The Federal Council. Gathering at Hobart

Evening News · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 3

HOBART (Tas.), Wednesday.—The Federal Council met yesterday, but the business conducted was of an unimportant character, and consisted of the presentation of their commissions by the members present…

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The Federal Council. Sir John Forrest Elected President

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 6

HOBART, Tuesday. -- The proceedings connected with the opening of the Federal Council this morning were prosaic in character, and were confined to the presentation of their commissions…

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Council Meeting of the N.s.w. A.a.a

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 7

The monthly council meeting of the N.S.W. A.A.Association was held last Wednesday at the Sports Club, Rowe-street. Mr. E.S. Marks presided. A communication was…

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The Federal Council. Meeting at Hobart. Arranging the Preliminaries. HOBART

The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 6

The Federal Council of Australia met to-day in the Legislative Assembly chamber. The proclamation of the Governor of Tasmania (Viscount…

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Federal Movement. the Federal Council. the First Day's Sitting. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 5

The Federal Council met to-day. The following representatives were present:—Victoria: Sir George Turner, Mr. Cuthbert, Mr. M'Kenzie, and Sir Henry Wrixon. Queensland Sir Hugh Nelson,…

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Municipal Councils. Burwood

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 7

A meeting of the Burwood Council was held last night, when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman Shute), Aldermen Archer. Crane, Stinson, Ahearn, and Lindley. Mr. M'Millan, M.L.A., wrote stating that £50 had been…

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Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 5

Newtown.--Camden Ward: Harold Thomas Morgan, Frederick Jones; Enmore Ward: Charles Henry Ibbotson, Robert Elstub, Charles R…

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