Alderman Norton and the Lunch
"Before we adjourn for lunch Mr. Mayor," said Alderman Norton, at the Town Hall inquiry this morning, "I wish to thank you kindly for your invitation to your…
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Council & local affairs, 1898
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Leichhardt Municipal Council
The Mayor of Leichhardt (Alderman Heirn) presided at the meeting of the Leichhardt Council on March 7, when there were present: Aldermen N.C. Neal, J. P. George Mound. J.P. Treadpold, W. Troup, R. B. Cropley, J.P.,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Municipal Council Dundas
The Dundas Municipal Council met on Mart, Present —Alderman F. C. Cox (Mayor). Johnston, Dy, F[?] Spurway, and Hughes. Only one application [?]received for the position of valuer, at a remuneration of gunie[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Mayor's Quarterly Luncheon
To-day the usual quarterly Mayoral luncheon will be held at the Town-hall. Apparently the new Mayor (Alderman Matthew Harris) has not yet made up his mind to abolish this traditional…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Alderman Norton and the Late Town Clerk
At the resumption of the City Council Inquiry yesterday a question arose as to whether it would be possible to further examine the late town clerk, Mr. H. J. Daniels. It was Alderman…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Ashfield Council. a Lively Meeting
The usually calm meetings of the Ashfield Council were somewhat disturbed last evening. At the commencement Alderman Upward, by privilege, drew attention to certain accusations made against him at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →City Council. To-day's Meeting
At the City Council this morning the matter of Alderman Jeanneret's resolution (already published) regarding the Water and Sewerage Board came on for discussion. Alderman Sir William…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →City Council. The Water and Sewerage Question
The City Council met this morning to consider the adjourned question of the Water and Sewerage Board, as contained in a series of resolutions moved by Alderman Jeanneret…
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Alderman H. Chapman, did not think the resolutions would do any good; and Alderman; Dean was of opinion that they should do all they could to get the work back into the hands of the council…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Destruction of Garbage. How the Question Stands. Our Dilatory Council
At a recent meeting of the Town Hall inquiry committee, Alderman Norton, commenting on the fact that for a number of years past there has been no systematic…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →City Council Inquiry. Evidence of the City Building Surveyor and City Assessor
The City Council, sitting as a committee of investigation into the working of the departments of the city and into the duties of the officers, resumed its sessions yesterday morning. There were present—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →City Improvement and the City Council. Which Body Is Lax What the Acts Provie
At yesterday's meeting of the committee of the City Council, in ils investigation into the working of the departments, questions which wer put to the city building surveyer, Mr. H. W. Brodck, seemed…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Compilation of Municipal Rolls. to the Editor Op the Herald
Sir,—The correspondence which has appeared in the "Herald" under the above heading bos been valuable, chiefly as showing that existing provisions for fixing tho municipal franchise are unsatisfactory,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Northern Notes. Municipal Troubles. NEWCASTLE
At a special meeting of the City Council held yesterday afternoon a letter was read from the secretary of Hunter Water and Sewerage Board acknowledging receipt of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Northern Notes. The Municipality and Railway Commissioners. NEWCASTLE
The Mayor of the city, Alderman W. L. Kidd, has written the Railway Commissioners notifying them that his council agrees to their proposals in re the boat harbour…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Aldermen and Widows
The Sydney Corporation is, apparently, in want of a financial genius who is able to keep the city clean without outrunning the constable. It may be that in the present Mayor the citizens…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Troublesome Alderman
A rather lively scene occurred towards the close of Tuesday night's meeting of the Ashfield Council. From the time the council met, it was evident that a certain amount of friction was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →City Council and Water and Sewerage Board. Alderman Jeanneret's Motions. Aldermen Norton and John Harris Speak Their Mind. Alleged Mismanagement of the Business. Alderman Jeanneret "Talks Himself Out." the Motions Withdrawn
The resolutions of Alderman Jeanneret, affecting the control of the water and sewerage works and the ability of the gentlemen entrusted with that control, again came on for consideration at…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Banquet to an Alderman
A complimentary banquet was tendered by residents of Marrickville to Alderman and Mrs. D. Chenball at the Athenaeum Hall last evening. Mr. W. H. Smith (an ex-Mayor of Marrickville) presided…
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The quarterly luncheon of the Mayor today was, as his Worship had promised, a different function from the festive gatherings of past years. The only guests besides the…
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