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Council & local affairs, 1897

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Granville Municipal Progress

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 12

On account of the pressure of other matters, and the unusual amount of business transacted at the last meeting of the Granville Borough Council, we are compelled to hold over a…

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Municipal Matters Redfern

The Australian Star · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 11

At Thursday night's meeting of the Redfern Council the finance committee brought up a report authorising the Mayor to pay the sum of £500 on…

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The Parramatta Loyalists Another Meagre Attendance. the Committee's Report Discussed Relief for the Poor Approved Of. the Proposal to Feast the School Children Unanimously Rejected. Funds to Be Raised by a Day's Sport, and Two Voluntary Entertainments. Attacks on the "Free Press." Alderman Ferris Resigns the Secretaryship, and Mr. Darcy Irvine Is Appointed to Succeed Him

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 2

A public meeting, in connection with the record-reign celebrations, was held in the Parramatta Town Hall on Monday night. The Major (Mr. T. Moxham) presided, and there…

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Sydney Suburbs. No. Xiv. Marrickville and St. Peters. History and Present Position. Municipal and Commercial Status

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 June 1897 · page 10

ALTHOUGH it is an indisputable truism that the whole is greater than a part, Marrickville may be cited as a instance that sometimes the parts assume more…

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The Carrington Municipal Council

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 June 1897 · page 6

At a meeting of the Carrington Municipal Council on Friday night, letters were received from Messrs. J. L. Fegan and W. T. Dick, Ms. P., in which it was stated that the dredge Jupiter…

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Colonial Premiers. Entertained by the United Empire League. the Loyalty Op the Colonies. Closer Trade Relations. Visit to Liverpool. Entertained by the Lord Mayor. London, June 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 June 1897 · page 5

The visiting colonial Premiers were entertained at luncheon to-day by the United Empire League. The Premiers were sympathetic in their…

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Municipal. Alexandria

Evening News · Monday 14 June 1897 · page 7

At the meeting of the Alexandria Council on Wednesday night the Mayor (Alderman Harden) presided, and the following members were present; Aldermen Allan, Horne, Loveridge, Banner…

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Municipal Appeal Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 June 1897 · page 3

A court for the hearing of appeals against the recent assessment of the borough of Canterbury was [?]eld yesterday afternoon at the Newtown Police Court, before Mr. Issacs, S.M. There were 69…

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Melbourne Cycling Bxlaws. a Confused Council

Evening News · Wednesday 16 June 1897 · page 5

At Monday's meeting of the Melbourne City Council the chairman of the legislative committee was asked by Councillor Buchan when the bylaws regarding bicycles would, be brought up…

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The Union. Important Council Meeting. Teachers of Cycling, Wally Korrs Doings-Saturday's Handicaps-Club Matters

Referee · Wednesday 16 June 1897 · page 6

Waratah Rovers intend to hold a road race from Bankstown to Petersham, ten miles. After full inquiry, the records committee of the Union has passed A. E. Pearson's 24 hours…

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Manly Council

Evening News · Thursday 17 June 1897 · page 6

At the usual meeting of the Manly Municipal Council, held en Tuesday, there were present : Aldermen P. C. Passau (Mayor), E. W. Quirk, C. C. Tucker, A. G. P. Stevens, C. Warburton, E…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 June 1897 · page 3

The Legislative Council met at 4.30 p.m. yesterday. The Cudgegong Cattle Saleyards Bill and the Public Trustee Bill were…

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Parliament. Wednesday, June 16. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 17 June 1897 · page 7

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. NEW BILLS. The Cudgegong Cattle Saleyards Bill and the Public Trusts Bill were received from the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, June 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 June 1897 · page 6

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. CUDGEGONG CATTLE SALEYARDS BILL. This bill was received from the Assembly, and, on…

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Ministerial Visit to Balmain. Inspection of Public Works. Entertained by the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 June 1897 · page 3

The Colonial Secretary and Minister for Works visited Balmain yesterday in accordance with a promise nude some time since. The Minister for Lands was to have accompanied them, but found himself unable to do so…

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Federation. Statement by Mr. Barton. Postponement of Debate in the Council. Some Reasons for This Action

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 June 1897 · page 6

When called on in the Legislative Council to move the motion standing in his name to the effect that the House resolve into committtee on Wednesday next to consider…

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Municipal. Meeting of the Association

Evening News · Thursday 17 June 1897 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the committee of the association was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon, Alderman J. F. Smith presiding. There were also present Aldermen J. Wheeler, W…

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Municipal Councils. Mosman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 June 1897 · page 8

A meeting of the Mosman Council was held in the council chambers on the 8th instant. The Mayor (Alderman J. Noble presided, and there were also present— Aldermen Malley, Rose, Taylor, Alderson, Harnett, and…

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Municipal Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 June 1897 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Municipal Association was held yesterday, Alderman Smith presiding. The Narrandera Council asked for legal opinion as to a council's power to deal with…

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Municipal Matters Burwood

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 June 1897 · page 8

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Burwood Council was held on Monday evening, the Mayor (Alderman J. Stinson) being in the chair. There were also…

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