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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1898

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

Municipal Loans

Evening News · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 2

Towards the end of the present year the Newtown Council will have a loan of £24,000, borrowed at 5 1/2 per cent., fall due. At the meeting of the council last night a letter was read from…

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Municipal Councils. Annandale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 6

The Mayor (Alderman Allen-Taylor) presided at the meeting of the Annandale Council on January S., when there were present Aldermen Ferr[?], Wells, I. Regin[?] [?], William M. Woo[?], J. F. [?]nd, J.P.,…

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Wages to Municipal Laborers

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 4

At last night's meeting of the Enfield council some considerable and occasionally acrimonious discussion took place on the question of the wages paid to the council's laborers, in…

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Municipal Reform. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 6

Sir.--It the municipal districts of this colony are over to rival those of the old world in the number and efficiency of the services rendered to their residents, it will be necessary to apply…

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Street Traffic and the New Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 4

Alderman Matthew Harris took the chair for the first time at yesterday's meeting of the Metropolitan Transit Commissioners, and judging from certain remarks to which he gave…

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The New Mayor. On Street Traffic. 'Buses and Cabs

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 6

The weekly meeting of the Transit Commission was held at the hoard's offices, Phillip-street, today. The new Mayor (Alderman Matthew Harris) presided for the first time,…

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Street Traffic in Sydney. Can It Be Improved? the Mayor Will Try

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 3

The Mayor of Sydney, Alderman Matthew Harris, took his seat as chairman of the Transit Commission for the first time yesterday. Judging by the remarks he made to the members of this…

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Marrickville Municipal Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 6

Mr. David Chenhall, who is a candidate for the Wost Ward in the borough of Marrickville, addressed a large meeting from the balcony of the Gladstone Hotel. Dulwich Hill, last night…

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Municipal Loans

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 4

About 15 years ago the Newtown Borough Council sought to borrow £25,000, £4000 of which was needed as a contribution towards woodblocking the main road, and the remainder for general…

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The City Council Departments. an Inquiry by the Aldermen. Proceedings in Camera

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of the whole City Council was held yesterday afternoon for the purpose of inquiring into the work of the varions municipal departments. The Mayor (Alderman M…

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Enfield Council

Evening News · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 7

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Enfield Council was held on Tuesday night, the 4th instant. The Mayor (Alderman T. Hodson, J.P.) presided, and there were also present: Aldermen…

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Swimming. Association Council Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 3

The council of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association held it usual monthly meeting in the rooms of the Amateur Sports Club, Rowe-street, last evening, Mr. James Taylor presided. There was a…

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Swimming. Meeting of the Council

Evening News · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 2

Mr. James Taylor presided over a meeting of the Council of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association at the Sports' Club last night. A letter was received from the…

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The City Council. Committee of Inquiry

Evening News · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 3

A special meeting of the City Council was held yesterday afternoon for the purpose of inquiring into the working of the various departments of the Town Hall. The Mayor (Alderman M. Harris…

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Stock Boards' Council of Advice. Replies Re Homebush Shilling Charge

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 2

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Stock Boards' Council of Advice was held at the office of the Chief Inspector of Stock on Thursday. Mr. W. Alison…

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Municipal Councils. Erskinville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 7

This council met on the 4th instant. The Mayor (Alderman R. Anderson) presided. There were also present—Aldermen Jacobsin Robinson, Schuler, Clarke, Black, Watsoo. Arpente, and Wilson. The council…

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The Municipal Elections. Mr. Chenhall at West Ward, Marrickville

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 3

Mr. David Chenhall, who is opposing Alderman Leslie for West Ward, Marrickville, addressed a large meeting of ratepayers at the Gladstone Hotel, Dulwich-hiU, on Wednesday evening. Mr…

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Auburn Council. The Mayor Explains. The Town Hall Tenders

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Council was held on Monday, when the Mayor (Alderman C. Dyer) presided, and there were also present Aldermen Taylor, Baker, Sidney…

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Penrith Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 8

A meeting of the Penrith Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Aid W C Fulton), Aid Stewart, Reid, Player, Sheens, Haynes,…

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Bankstown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 6

THE regular meeting was held on December 30. Present : The Mayor (Alderman I. P. Miller) and Aldermen Mitchell, Fripp, Eldridge, Kelly and Goyan…

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