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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1897

3,112 stories in Sydney's papers · page 78 of 156

Bankstown. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 8

The ordinary meeting of the Council was held on the 17th inst. Present: The Major and the full Council. The Finance Committee recommended…

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St. Marys Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 6

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

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My Ruling is Law. [?] MAYOR

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 10

The [?] of Mainfield, Alderman H. Lovell, [?] who [?]…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ryde Council was held on Friday evening of last week. when there were present: The Mayor (Ald. Worthington), and Aldermen Redshaw,…

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Marsfield Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 3

The Council met on the 17th instant. Present, the Mayor (Alderman H. Lovell), and Aldermen Sterland, Small, Guilliani and Beverley…

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Mansfield Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 10

The ordinary meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Marsfield, was held on Thursday evening of last week, there being present: the Major (Ald. H. Lovell) and Aldermen…

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Smithfield Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 6

At the Council meeting, on Wednesday, letters were received from the Hon. J. Garrard M.P., stating that the responsibility of appointing a non resident letter carrier rested with…

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Ryde Municipal Council. The New Inspector of Nuisances

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 10

The regular meeting was held on the 18th inst. Present: The Mayor (Alderman E. Worthington), Aldermen Larkin, Hibble Terry, Swan Redshaw, Pidding and Jordan…

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Death of Alderman Melville. Ex-Chairman of Committees. A Leading Protectionist

The Australian Star · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 5

Alderman Ninian Melville, of Ashfield, and for some time Mayor of that borough, died at his residence, Ashfield, early this morning, after a brief…

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Liverpool Borough Council

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 5

The Council met on Wednesday. Present: The Major (Ald. Moreshead), and Aldermen C. A. Scrivener, Cole, Chapman, Tillett and Christiansen…

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Penrith Municipal Council. the Ordinary Meeting Becomes an Extraordinary One. the Government Demand Their Pound of Flesh. Peculiar Complications, the Council's Solicitor Advises

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 3

A meeting of the Penrith Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night last. Present—The Mayor (Ald, W.-C. Fulton), Ald. Vallance, Vine, Shens, Player, Reid…

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Council of the Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 3

The Council of the Churches held its monthly meeting on the 15th instant. A letter was read from the city and suburban Early Closing Association, thanking the council for their efforts to…

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Reception by the Mayor and Mayoress. Town-hall Illuminated and Decorated

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 11

The Mayor (Alderman Ives) and Mrs. Ives held a reception at the Town-hall last evening. Considering the aggravating character of the weather it was largely attended. The exterior…

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The City Railway. to the City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 11

Gentlemen,—When the question of the extension of the railway Into the city was under consideration by the recent Royal Commission, you were invited to lend, but ungraciously withheld,…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Meeting of the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 7

A meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society was held yesterday, when Mr. J. See, M.P., presided. The secretary read the balance-sheet for the…

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The Liverpool Council Clerkship. to the Editor

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 5

Sir,—In your issue of the 5th inst., there appeared a letter under the above heading, signed, "Justice," I am informed that by some persons I have been put forward as the…

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The Finances of Ryde. The Mayor will make a Statement—A Special Audit Requested

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 10

In reply to Alderman Larkin, at the lost week's mooting of the Ryde Council, the Mayor said he was not fully prepared to place an exact financial statement of the borough on…

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The Council Meeting. Failure of the Electric Lighting Plant

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 10

The adjourned meeting of tho borough council took place last night, the Mayor (Alderman D. Miller) presiding. A report was read from W. A. Jones, the city electrician, with regard to…

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Fruitgrowers Association of New South Wales. General Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 6

THE adjourned meeting of the General Council of the Fruitgrowers Association was held at Castle Hill on Friday evening. Present Messrs J.C. [?] J.P, (President). W. E…

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The Electric Lighting System. Special Meeting of the Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 10

A special meeting of the Newcastle City Council was held at the Town Hall this evening, under the presidency of the Mayor, for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken in view of the…

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