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Council & local affairs, 1898

3,529 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 177

Affairs in the East. the British Government Relies on the People. a Supreme Military Council Called. More Warships Sent to China Naval and Military in Japan. LONDON. January 21

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1898 · page 7

Mr. Joseph chamberlain hast delivered another important speech, in reference to the situation iu China. There were many clouds on the horizon,…

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Ashfield Municipal Election. (To the Editor of the "Evening News.")

Evening News · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 7

Sir,-As there seems to be some misapprehension amongst the ratepayers with regard to sanitary matters at Asihfield, for their information I would like to state that in April last I moved the…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 7
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Municipal Councils. Annandale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 8

The Mayor of Annandale (Alderman Allan-Taylor) presided at the meeting of the Annandale Council on Monday night, Janunry 17, when there were also present—Aldermen I. Reginald Cohen, Ferris, Ridge, Bull, Dwyer,…

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That Municipal Subsidy. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 7

Sir,—I am sure all well-wishers of our municipal institutions will be glad to see that, as reported in the "Herald" of 17th instant, Mr. Reid remains firm, and refuses to promise even the small subsidy…

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Municipal Matters. The Elections

The Australian Star · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 8

There does not appear to be much excitement over the municipal elections in the district of St. George. The retiring aldermen for Rockdale are…

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Municipal Cricket

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 6

The senior grade competition for the Hannell Shield was continued at Newcastle on Saturday. Wallsend played Wickham on the Association Ground, and the latter obtained 68 In their…

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Municipal Elections. Dr. Sly at Ashfield

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1898 · page 7

Dr. J. D. Sly, who is a candidate for the representation of the North Ward, Ashfield, addressed a large meeting of ratepayers at the corner of Elizabeth and Charlotte streets, Ashfield, on Thursday evening. Dr. Sly expressed…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 6

Annandale.—The Mayor (Alderman Allan Taylor), who recently announced his intcution to become a candidate for re-election, has an extensive committee at work to secure his return to the council, and he is…

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Municipal Matters. Hunter's Hill

The Australian Star · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 2

At the Hunter's Hill council meeting on Friday night the Lane Cove council submitted a resolution asking the opinion of the council as to the advisability of requesting…

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Leichhardt Municipal Loan

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 5

In reply to a question asked at last night's meeting of the Leichhardt Council as to whether the council had succeeded in floating its loan of £5400, Alderman N. C. Neal, who presided, in…

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Parramatta Council and the Works Department

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 5

Some time ago the Parramatta Council entrusted their Mayor with the responsibility of fixing up a deadlock with the Department of Works with regard to the insecurity of the dam…

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The Sailing Council and the Anniversary Regatta

Referee · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 3

This id from the pen of the aquatic scribe of the DAIRY TELEGRAPH:— It has been more than once asserted by the section which has so bitterly opposed the action of…

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Parramatta Water Supply. a Breeze in the Council

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 5

At the Parramatta Council on Monday the Mayor reported having made arrangements with Mr. Fltzroy, of Hunt's Creek, for the sale by him to the council for £100 of a certain portion…

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Municipal Audit. a New System Proposed

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 6

At the meeting of the Camperdown Council last night Alderman Procter moved-"That, in the opinion of this council, the present system of ,municipal audit is inefficient and misleading, and…

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Municipal Endowments. the Premier's Promise

Evening News · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 6

At the meeting of the Camperdown Council last night, a letter was read from the Bankstown Council soliciting co-operation in a deputation to the Premier to ask him to pay the 2s 6d in the £ special…

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Municipal Councils. Alexandral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 4

A meeting of the Alexandria Council was held on Wednesday evening, presided over by the Mayor (Alderman; Harden). There were also present: Aldermen Horae, Allen, Loverldge, Hannan, Ralph, Milier, Moles, Furness,…

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Municipal Elections. Nominations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 8

The following are the results of the nominations received:- Adamstown.—North Ward, Mr. J. Thwaite (elected unopposed): South Ward, Messrs. J. Gray…

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The Health Act. And Municipal Councils. Costly Administration

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 5

That the outbreak of an epidemic would crush any municipal council, which would have to administer the provisions of the Health Act in their present form, and…

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