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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1897

3,112 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 156

Castlereagh Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers, Castlereagh, on Tuesday night last. Present—The Mayor (Ald Hough), Ald Clemson,…

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The Mayor and Mayoress of Liverpool

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 6

WE present, in this issue, the portrait of Alderman J. H. Moreshead, Mayor of Liverpool, and that of his esteemed life-partner. Alderman Moreshead is almost the youngest member…

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Prospect and Sherwood. Municipal Council. Incoming Correspondence

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 12

Letters were dealt with from the Lands Department intimating that the alignment of the road on the northern boundary of the Sherwood Heights had…

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Auburn. Municipal Council. a Quiet and Uneventful Meeting

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 2

The Auburn Council met on Monday evening, the Mayor (Ald. Dyer) presiding. The others in attendance were Aldermen Taylor, Smith, Roper, Ritchie, Lewis, Sydney, Baker…

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Parramatta Borough Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 11

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Parramatta Council was held on Monday evening. Present:—Major Moxham, and Aldermen Taylor, Saunders, J. W. Withers, J. W. Hall,…

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Auburn Borough Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 11

THIS Council met on Monday. Present:—the Mayor (Alderman C. Dyer), Alderman Taylor, Baker, Small, Sidney, Ritchie, Lewis, Roper and Smith…

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A Sailing Council

The Australian Star · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 11

Several years have elapsed since lite "Star" advocated the formation of a sailing council for settling sailing dates, rules for sailing, and the…

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Hunter's Hill Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 11

The adjourned meeting was held on Wednesday. Present:—The Mayor (Alderman Sohleioher). Aldermen Joubert, Thomson, Matcalfe, McNeil and Edgington…

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Privy Council Appeal

Evening News · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 5

LONDON, May 21, 7.55 p.m.—The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has allowed the appeal, with costs, in the case of the Bank of New South Wales v. Piper…

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Ermington and Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 11

THE regular meeting was held on Wednesday. Present: Aldermen H. Jonkins (Mayor), Kirby. Spurway, Mobbs and Swane. Accounts amounting to £12 19s 6d were…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 8

This Council met on Tuesday. Present the Mayor (Alderman T. Muston) and Aldermen Gleadall, Carpenter, Gifford, Jones, Woodward, Jamieson, Noller and Rollier…

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The Free Church Council

The Methodist · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 7

A great movement is going on in the old country by which the evangelical churches of Great Britain, and especially of England are combining their forces…

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Parramatta Park. a Representative and Orderly Meeting. Good Speeches on Both Sides. the Mayor Hits Out. and So Does Alderman Saunders. the Local Member Makes a Telling and Logical Oration, Which Inferior Intelligences Vainly Endeavour to Subsequently Belittle. Opposing Speeches by Alderman Withers, Alderman Hill, Mr. Thorpe, Mr. Mottershead, Mr. Peter Morgan, and Others. the Mayor of Granville, in a Forcible Speech, Conveys the Sympathy of the Granville People to the Defenders of the Park. the Vote Taken. the Meeting Declares by a Two to One Majority in Favor of the Lease of the King's School. Ministerial and Parliamentary Action Anticipated

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 12

The public at Parramatta held a meeting in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening last, having been convened by the Mayor at the request of a number of residents, who are…

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Rookwood Borough Council. The Town Hall Finances

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 11

THE regular meeting was held on Tuesday. Present:— The Mayor (Alderman F. Lidbury) and a Aldermen Garthwaite, Jay, Ritchio, Javes, Dundon, Donglas and Godson…

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Ryde Electorate News. Ryde. Burglary at Ryde. Alderman Redshaw's House Ransacked. the Thieves Take Little, But Systematically Overhaul Papers

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon last, Alderman Redshaw, with his wife and children (and his dogs) left home on a visit to Mr. Watts, his father-in-law. On leaving his residence Mr…

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Address of the City Council to the Queen

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 1083

The address of the citizens of Sydney to her Majesty the Queen, in commemoration of the 60th year of her reign, was very beautifully illuminated and mounted by Messrs. Turner and Henderson, of…

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The Parramatta Tram Line. The Council and the Company. The " Deputation " Refuse to go

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 7

At the meeting of Parramatta Council on Monday last, Alderman, Withers asked the Mayor if he intended taking any steps to compel tho owners of the tram line to put and…

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Parramattae Borough Council. The Cricket Club's Water Supply.—The Water and Sewerage Board.—Must keep it out of the Town

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 7

The Parramatta Council met on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman T. Moxbam), Alderman Taylor, Dixon, Saunders, Hill, Campbell, Johnstone, Withers and Allen…

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Coraki Municipality

Evening News · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 3

CORAKI, Friday.—The local municipal council are endeavoring to make arrangements for a loan of £400 to erect municipal chambers, the present leased premises being inadequate. The…

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Municipal Councils. Alexandria

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 May 1897 · page 12

This council met on the 12th May, when the Ma[?] (Alderman Harden) occupied the chair, and there were [?] present: Aldermen Swain, Furness, O'Riordan, Miller, Ralph, Hannan, Loveridge, Allen, and Horne, and the…

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