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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1897

3,112 stories in Sydney's papers · page 76 of 156

The City Railway. the Hyde Park Scheme. Opposition by the City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 10

A special meeting of the City Council was held at the Town-hall yesterday to consider the proposal to resume portion of Hyde Park for the purpose fo bringing the railway into the city. The Mayor (Alderman I. E…

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Fruitgrowers Association. The General Council. Vegetation Diseases Bill—What is a "Fruitgrower"?—Deputation to the Minister

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 10

THE General Council of the Fruitgrowers Association met on Friday last at Bayly's Store, Castle Hill. Present:—Messrs J.C. Hut (president), W. E. Williams and…

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The Telephone Tunnels. Mr. Cook in Reply. Willing to Confer with the City Council. But Deprecates Mandatory Resolutions

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 10

A good deal has been heard lately of the telephone tunnels along Pitt-street. They were discussed in Parliament the other day, and on Thursday the City Council dealt with them…

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Aldermanic Amenities. "That's a Lie."—"You're a Gentleman"—But the Council will go to Church Next

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 8

MAYOR MOXHAM, though a brilliant financier—as witness his celebrated duet-bin proposal—is not quite a model chairman. He is constantly chipping in with interjections. This is…

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Municipal Notes. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 4

SIR,—I notice in course of my rambles that the street "again" Mr. Love's place is being carefully made. Anderson Wards aldermen evidently know their duty. I would suggest…

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Parramatta Council. a Fairly Progressive Sitting. Some Business Done, and Decisions Come to on Some Important Matters. the Cricket Club's Indebtedness

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 19 June 1897 · page 10

The Parramatta Council met on Monday night at the Council Chambers, the Mayor (Mr. Thos. Morham) presiding. The other aldermen present were Messrs. Taylor, Ferris,…

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Telephone Tunnel Scandal. Mr. Cook's Denial. Further Revelations. Worse Than Reported. Indignation of the City Council

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 June 1897 · page 5

THE statements published in last issue of the SUNDAY TIMES relative to the character of the work done by the Telegraph Department in connection with the telephone…

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Municipal Councils. Enfield Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 June 1897 · page 8

At the last meeting were present: Aldermen T. Hodson (Mayor), Light, Addis, Lipscombe, Matthe[?], [?]her, Hitchell, [?] We[?]l. A number of letters from ratepayers regarding alleged arreas of rates were referred to the…

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Council of the Churches

The Australian Star · Monday 21 June 1897 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Churches was held on Wednesday last, and the following, among other business, was transacted:--…

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Municipal Matters. Mosmans

The Australian Star · Monday 21 June 1897 · page 7

A special meeting of this council was held on Monday night, presided over by the Mayor (Alderman. Robb). There were present also: Aldermen…

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The Mayor of Petersham's Ball. a Brilliant Gathering

The Australian Star · Tuesday 22 June 1897 · page 7

The ball tendered by the Mayor and Mayoress of Petersham (Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hordern) to the juveniles of the borough on Thursday night at the…

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The Council of the Churches and the Federal Bill. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 June 1897 · page 7

Sir,—The manifesto of the Council of the Churches appearing in this morning's issue of the Herald, is a timely utterance on a great question. The council, composed of duly appointed representativts of the…

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Municipal. Liverpool

Evening News · Tuesday 22 June 1897 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Liverpool Council, Alderman Moreshead (Mayor) presiding, Aldermen H. and C. A. Scrivener, Tiliett, Chapman, Marsden, and Christiansen being present. The Principal…

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Municipal Councils. Botany

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 June 1897 · page 7

The Mayor (Alderman Wiggins) presided over the last meeting of the Botany Council. There were also present: Aldermen Pemberton, Hambly, Woodlands, Nellson. Ramsay, and Luland. A letter was received from Messrs…

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Municipal Matters Willoughby

The Australian Star · Tuesday 22 June 1897 · page 2

At the meeting of the above council, called for Tuesday evening, a letter of apology for unavoidable absence, through illness, having been read from…

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Maitland Municipal Saleyards. West Maitland

The Australian Star · Tuesday 22 June 1897 · page 3

The treasurer of the west Maitland Borough Council has prepared the following statistics in reference to business done at the Campbell's Hill…

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The Late Alderman W. A. Hutchinson. the Funeral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 June 1897 · page 6

The funeral of the late Alderman W. A Hutchinson, J.P., of the Glebe Council, took place yesterday morning. The cortege moved from the late residence of the deceased gentleman, Aleton, Glebe…

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St. Paul's Cathedral. a Distinguished Congregation. Procession of Judges, Aldermen, and City Guilds

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 June 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--An impressive commemoration service was held at St. Paul's Cathedral yesterday morning. Among the congregation were the Prince and Princess…

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Newcastle. City Council. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 June 1897 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall to-night. The Mayor (Alderman David Miller) presided, and there were also present Aldermen Thorn, Moronov, Kidd, Sharp,…

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Northern Notes. Newcastle Council. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Thursday 24 June 1897 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Newcastle council was held last night. Immediately the meeting opened Alderman W. B. Share moved--"That a telegram…

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