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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1897

3,112 stories in Sydney's papers · page 67 of 156

The Country. Albury Council Finances

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 June 1897 · page 6

ALBURY, Monday.--A special meeting of the Albury Council was held this afternoon, to deal with the report of the special committee appointed to investigate the finances and report on…

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Municipal. Kogarah

Evening News · Tuesday 1 June 1897 · page 5

The Mayor (Alderman Peter Hermann) presided at the last meeting of the above council, with Aldermen O'Brien, Russell, Crane, M'Pherson, and Sale. Alderman W. H. Paterson wrote…

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Municipal Appeals

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 June 1897 · page 3

Appeals against the recent assessment of the municipality of Kogarah were heard yesterday at the Newtown Police Court, before Mr. Delohery, S.M. There were altogether about 83 appellants. In most…

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Municipal Assessments at Kogarah

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 June 1897 · page 4

A number of appeals against the municipal assessments in Kogarah came for hearing before Mr. C. Delohery, S.M., at the Newtown Court yesterday. The assessors are the council clerk…

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North Botany Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 9

The Major (Alderman Coward) presided over the last meeting of the North Botany Council. There were also present—Alderman Reeve, Pallett, Lee, Thornton, Gearin, Punter, Sparkes, and Brewer. A letter was read from the…

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Funeral of a Council Clerk

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 7

LIVERPOOL, Tuesday. -- The funeral of the late Mr. J. M. Cahalan, council clerk, took place this afternoon, and was largely attended by all sections of the community. The remains were…

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The Late Council Clerk of Liverpool. Liverpool

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 8

The funeral of the late Mr. Cahalan, council clerk, who died suddenly yesterday, took place this afternoon, and was attended by a number of deceased's relatives and a representative gathering of…

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The Adjourned Council The Class B Proposal Thrown out

Referee · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 7

A special meeting of the council of the New South Waies amateur Athletic Association was held at the Sports Club. Rove—street, last Wednesday evening. Mr. E. S. Marks…

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The Waverley Council. the Finances and the Books. Report of a Special Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 3

The fourth report of the special committee appointed to investigate the finances of the Waverley Council and the management of the office affairs was presented at the council last evening…

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Municipal Appeals at Tamworth

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 7

TAMWORTH, Tuesday. -- Mr. E. Jones, P.M., presided to-day at the court for the hearing of appeals against municipal assessments. Charles Regan appealed against a rate being levied on…

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Work and Wages. Adelaide Boot Strike. The Negotiations for a Conference Melbourne Furniture Trades--The Employment of Apprentices--The Trades Hall Council and the Record Reign--Ben Tillett--His Approaching Arrival-- The Eight-Hour Art Union--To Be Abolished

The Australian Star · Wednesday 2 June 1897 · page 8

On the ground that it would not be productive of any good the Adelaide boot manufacturers have declined to grant a conference with the men at…

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Newtown Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 June 1897 · page 7

A meeting of the above council was held at the Town Hall on the 25th May. The Major (Alderman William Cox, J.P.) presided, the following also being present:— Aldermen William Rigg. M.L.A., J. F. Smith, Howe…

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Waverley Council. the Late Council Clerk

Evening News · Thursday 3 June 1897 · page 3

A letter was read at the last meeting of the Waverley Council from Mr. W. Wiley, on behalf of Mrs. R. T. Orr, widow of the late council clerk, enclosing copy of a letter written by the late Mr…

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Privy Council Appeal

Evening News · Thursday 3 June 1897 · page 6

LONDON, June 2, 7.30 p.m.—The appeal case the Government of New South. Wales v.Love was heard by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council to-day. Judgment was…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 3 June 1897 · page 3

The Legislative Council met at 4.30 p. m. yesterday. COMPOUND LOCOMOTIVES. Dr. GARRAN, in reply to Mr…

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Parliament. Wednesday, June 2. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 3 June 1897 · page 3

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. COMPOUND LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES. Dr. GARRAN (Vice-presjdent), in answer to Mr. Hoskins, said he was informed that the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, June 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 June 1897 · page 7

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE…

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The Pharmacy Bill. Passed Through Committee of the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 June 1897 · page 6

Consideration of the Pharmacy Bill in committee was resumed in the Legislative Council. Clauses 15 and 16 were agreed to without debate. A discussion ensued on clause 17, Dr. CULLEN…

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The Waverley Council. the Late Mr. R. T. Orr

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 June 1897 · page 3

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Waverley Council a letter was read from Mr. W. Wiley, on behalf of Mrs. R. T. Orr, widow of the late council clerk at Waverley, forwarding copy of a letter written by the late Mr. Orr…

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Municipal. Paddington

Evening News · Thursday 3 June 1897 · page 8

At the last meeting of the Paddington Council, a petition was received from property owners and residents of Glenview-street, Liverpool-street, and the city boundary asking that the limits of…

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