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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1898

3,529 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 177

The Official Reporter. Action by Alderman Norton

Evening News · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 7

At the finance committee meeting of the City Council yesterday afternoon Alderman John Norton drew attention to an item in the accounts submitted, Shorthand writer employed by Inquiry." He entered…

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Presentation to the Late Lord Mayor

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 7

By all classes of Englishmen the great services rendered by Sir George Faudel Phillips as Lord Mayor during the Jubilee year have been esteemed and appreciated, and it is no…

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City Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 6

A meeting of the finance committee of the City Council was held yesterday afternoon, under the presidency of the Mayor (Alderman Matthew Harris)…

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The Council of Advice

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 4

THE last meeting of the Council of Advice showed the necessity for such a Board, but it showed several other…

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London County Council. the Triennial Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Night.--The elections will he held this month for ten aldermen aud the whole of the councillors of the Loudon County Council…

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Town-hall Affairs. the Inquiry Continued. Mr. Richards Further Examined. Some Lively Proceedings. Alderman Norton Takes the Floor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 3

The City Council, sitting as a committee of inquiry, met agvain at the Town-hall yesterday forenoon, Alderman Norton taking his seat for the first time. The city surveyor was recalled…

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City Council Inquiry. Working of the Departments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 2

The investigation by a committee of the whole of the City Council into the working of the corporation departments was continued at the Town Hall yesterday under the presidency of the Mayor…

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London County Council. the Coming Elections. London, March 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 5

The London County Council elections will be held this month. Many prominent politicians are taking part in the campaign, and speeches by Lord…

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Municipal Matters. an Alderman's Resignation

The Australian Star · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 3

During the municipal elections at Smith field and Fairfield party feeling ran rather high, and the retiring Mayor (Alderman A. Vallance) made a threat that if Alderman…

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Banquet to Alderman Curties

The Australian Star · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 3

A successful municipal celebration was held at Rofe's Hotel, Johnstone street. Annandale, on Thursday night, to congratulate Alderman H. E. Curties upon his election to…

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Smithfield and Fairfield Council. Alderman Vallance's Resignation.— personal Discussion.—School Matters— Police Protection

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 3

The Council met on Wednesday. Present The Mayor, (Alderman Hall), Aldermen Bell, Paine, Braine, Hollier, Downey and Simpson…

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Complimentary Banquet. To Ex-Alderman Leslie

The Australian Star · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 3

The complimentary banquet tendered to ex-Alderman Leslie at the Athenaeum Hall), Dulwich Hill, on Thursday night, by the residents of Marrickville, was a pronounced…

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Penrith Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the above was in the Council Chambers, on Monday night last, when there were present—The M[?]or (Ald Reid) Aldermen Player, Vine,…

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Castlereagh Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 7

A special meeting of the above Council was held in the Council Chamber, Castlereagh, on Saturday night last. Present: The Mayor (Ald A L Hough) Aldermen…

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St. Marys Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 8

A meeting of the St. Marys Municipal Council was held in the Protestant Hall, St Marys, on Monday night last Present:—The Mayor (Ald J H Saiusbnry) Aldermen…

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Banquet and Social to Alderman R. F. Curties

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 9

A complimentary banquet and social were tendered to Alderman R. F. Curties, of Annandale, on Thursday evening, at Role's Hotel, to celebrate his entry into municipal life. The Mayor…

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Granville Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 2

The Council met on Wednesday. Present :— The Mayor (Alderman Windsor) and Aldermen Palmer, Duncum, Fairweather, Kirk, Coates, Lane, Bowden…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 10

The Council met on February 25. Present: The Mayor (Alderman E. Terry) Aldermen Botts, Jordan, Pidding, Red-shaw, Hibble, Larkin and Worthington…

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Marsfield Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 7

The Council met on February 24th. Present: The Mayor (Alderman H. Lovell), Aldermen Beverley, Sterland, Small and Guilliani…

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Sailing Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 March 1898 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting of the New South Wales Sailing Council was held at Aaron's Exchange hotel on Thursday evening. Mr. F. J. Donovan presided. Reference was made to the loss the sport of open boat sailing…

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