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Council & local affairs, 1898

3,529 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 177

Municipal Elections. Mr. Booth in Lawson Ward, Waverley

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 January 1898 · page 6

Mr. E. Booth, a candidate for the representation of Lawson Ward in the Waverley Council, addressed a meeting of ratepayers last night. Alderman Carter presided. He promised, if elected, to serve the ratepayers…

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Auburn. The Retiring Aldermen

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 11

At the Auburn Council on Monday the Mayor spoke of the year just ended as being a successful one in every way. He referred to the doings of the Council…

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Local and District Items. Alderman Roper

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 2

At the Auburn Council on Monday it was decided on the motion of the Mayor that a letter be…

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Rookwood Rumbles. The Mayor in a Bad Humor.- Feels Ready for a Fight —Alderman Jay is Insulted.—" Vote and be Hanged."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 11

THE Rookwood Council was a little sultry on Tuesday and till night there was just the off chance of a row, but it never came off. The Mayor was " blue-mouldy " for a row…

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Rookwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 2

The Endowment at Last.- A Change of Name—How Does " Hamptonville" Sound ? The Long Promised Half-Crown. Scarlet Fever…

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Parramatta Council. The Mayor Crochety.—Minister Young's Letter and the W.P. Basket.—The Corporation Baths

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 7

The Council met on Monday. Present : The Mayor (Alderman Moxham), Aldermen Withers, Dixon, Noller, Saunders, Ferris, Campbell, Johnstone, Hill, Taylor…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 11

The Council met on Tuesday. Present The Mayor (Alderman Muston), Aldermen Jones, Jamieson, Gifford, Carpenter, Gleadall, Hollier and Woodward…

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Interesting Trip to the Old World. Return of Alderman P. V. Hart to Sydney

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 20

THE well-known figure of Alderman P. F. Hart, who has for many years represented Gipps Ward in the Sydney Municipal Council, is once more seen in our midst. It is but ten months since he made…

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Ermington and Rydal-mere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 6

The Council met on Tuesday. Present: Aldermen H. Jenkins (Mayor), Kirby, Spurway, Humphreys, Swane and Mobbs. Accounts amounting to £10 13s 8d were…

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Hurstville Council and the Telephone

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 9

Recently the Postal Department had a communication forwarded to Hurstville Council, drawing attention to the fact that the telephone at the council-chambers was being used by others than…

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THE Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers' Advocate, with Which Are Incorporated The Cumberland Mercury, River Times, and Weekly Advance, Parramatta, January 29, 1898. Mayor Moxham's Latest

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 4

An instance of the excellence of Mr. MOXHAM'S intentions and of the wrong-headness of the man is to be found in the report of Monday's Council meeting. It…

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Municipal Elections

Nepean Times · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 4
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The following is a list of candidates contesting the forthcoming elections:- PE[?]RITH. North Ward—E E Haynes, T M Dobson…

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Municipal Troubles and Some of Their Causes. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 5

Sir,—This being the period when aspirants for municipal honours bring forth their varied panacea for the ills from which their respective municipalities are apparently suffering, as one having had some…

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Municipal Conference

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 9

A conference of representatives of the various municipalities of this district was held at Lambton last evening for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken with a view to inducing the…

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Municipal Elections. the Nominations. Suburban

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 10

ROOKWOOD.--North Ward, Alderman Ritchie (unopposed); Central Ward, Alderman J. T. Jay, Josiah Spencer; South Ward, Alderman P. J. Dundon, H. J. Larcumbe. Auditors: John Groves, Richard Thomas, G…

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Municipal Rates. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 11

Sir,--In your issue of yesterday's date your contributor "Niemand" strongly supports the proposal to permit municipal councils to sell lands on which rates remain unpaid, and writes…

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Municipal. Cabramatta and Canley Vale

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 7

THE regular meeting of the above council was held at the Association Hall, Canley Vale, on Thursday evening last. Present—the Mayor (Alderman Stimson) and Aldermen Asimus,…

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Liverpool Municipal Elections. Mr. Blinman's Candidature

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 6

MR. A. Blinman, who is a candidate for South Ward, addressed a well-attended meeting of ratepayers from the balcony of Brewer's Hotel on Saturday evening last. Mr. V. Parkes, M. P., presided, and…

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Auburn Council. The Half Crown Endowment— Fire Brigade Fireworks Selling Vacant Land—The Health Act—The Newington Bridge Refused Point Blank

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1898 · page 2

The Council met on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman C. Dyer), and Aldermen Smith, Small, Ritchie, Lewis, Baker, Sidney and Taylor…

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