Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1897

3,112 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 156

St. Marys Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above, was held in the Protestant Hall, on Monday night. Present: the Mayor (Ald Sainsbury) Ald Garner, Holmes, Turner, Beacroft,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bankstown Municipal Council Striking the Rate

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 6

The regular meeting was held on February 26. Present: The Mayor, and Aldermen Mitchell, Eldridge, Fripp, Goyan and Kelly. The Finance Committee recommended…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Some of Our Mayors. Leaders of Municipal Matters. Mayor Worthington Op Ryde

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 3

Mayor Worthington, of Ryde, is a native of Manchester, England. He came to the colony some 20 years ago and about five years later found his way to Ryde, away out in what was…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Mayor and Mayoress of Rookwood

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 6

This week we have pleasure in presenting to our readers portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Lidbury, Mayor and Mayoress of Rookwood. The brief career in public life of Mr. Lidbury…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Dundas. Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday last (Mayor H. Johnston presiding). The correspondence received was not…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Marsfield Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 8

The regular meeting was held on February 26. Present :—The Mayor (Alderman H. Lovell), Aldermen Boverley, Small and Guilliani…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Granville Borough Council. the Rates As Assessed by the Valuators.—discussion Over Who Shall Elect Future Mayors—the Aldermen or the

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 2

The regular meeting of the above Council was held in the Granville Council Chambers on Wednesday evening, at 8.15. The Mayor (Ald. Palmer) presided, and the other…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Landwick Muncipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 10

At the last meeting, held on the 2nd instant, the Mayor, Alderman Jas. Perry presided, and the following were also present:—Aldermen W. Houston, G. Gale. J. Robertsen, P.Royali, T. J. Lowe, W. T. Waters, J. W. Bundock…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Ermington & Rydalmere Borough Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday. Present.—The Mayor, and Aldermen Kirby, Sporway, Swane. REPORTS…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 7
Also in The Cumberland Free Press

The regular meeting was held on February 24. Present: Mayor Muston and Aldermen Carpenter, Jamieson, Gifford, Glendall, Hollier, and Jones…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Smithfield and Fairfield Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 9

Tho above Council met on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Ald. A. Vallance), Aldermen Hollier, Puine, Bell, Downie, Hall and Braine…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Ryde Municipal Council. The Ryde Park— Now or Never. Mr. John Neil's Claim

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 6

The regular meeting was held on February 26th. Present: The Mayor (Alderman E. Worthington), Aldermen Terry, Larkin, Swan, Hibble, Redshaw, Pidding, Jordan and Betts…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Granville Borough Council. That Bicycle Track

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 2

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday. Present the Mayor (Alderman J. R. Palmer), and Aldermen Lane, Mahony, Kay, Finnigan, Irons, Hickey, and Kirk…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Councils Enfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 10

At the last meeting there were present:— Aldermen Hodson (Mayor), Light, Well. Hitchell, Pilcher, Addus, Ma[?]ws and [?]. A letter from the [?]town Council drawing attention to the state of the crossing…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Municipal Abattoirs Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 10

A meeting of the committee of the Municipal Abattoir Conference was held in the Newcastle Council-chambers last evening, the Mayor, Alderman D. Miller, occupying the chair. The others…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Kogarah Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 March 1897 · page 6

This council met on the 1st March, when the Mayor (Alderman Hermann, J.P.) occupied the chair, the others present being Alderman O'Brien, Paterson, [?]ale, Chappellow, Crane, and H. M'Pherson, J.P. To a request by the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Hurstville Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 March 1897 · page 6

An adjourned meeting of the Harstville Council was held at the Council-chambers on the 2nd of March, when the Mayor (Alderman John Sproule, J.P.) occupied the chair, and there were also present Alderman C. Ball,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Drummoyne Municipal Council

The Australian Star · Monday 8 March 1897 · page 3

A full meeting of the Drummoyne Council, presided over by the newly- elected Mayor (Alderman George Allen Richards), took place last Wednesday…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Vaucluse Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 6

The montly meeting of the council was held on the 23rd February. Present—The Mayor (Alderman John Dykes) in the chair, and Aldermen Norrie, Patterson, M'Culloch, Consalves, Forssberg, Byde, Jones, and White. A letter…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →