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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1899

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Our Next Mayor

The Mosman Mail · Monday 2 January 1899 · page 2

There is still doubt as to who will occupy the chair in the Mosman Council during the ensuing term. Alderman Alderson wishes to retire from that…

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The New City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1899 · page 6

As stated in Saturday's issue of "The Dally Telegraph, tho constitution of the new committees to carry on the work of the council has called forth a great deal of adverse criticism…

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Mosman Council. DECEMBER. 13

The Mosman Mail · Monday 2 January 1899 · page 3

Alderman Rose moved most of the motions this evening. He and the Mayor had[?]s pretty well all to themselves, The accounts passed were £160 5s 0d. The…

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Municipal Councils. Waterloo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1899 · page 3

This council met on Thursday evening. The Mayor (Alderman Greenwood) occupied the chair. There were also present—Aldermen Anderson, M.L.A., Wilhams. Navin, Hooper, Parry, Danks, Dunning, Smith, Adams, Bunting,…

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Marrickville Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 January 1899 · page 3

On Saturday evening Alderman W. V. Heslehurst, who represents South Ward in the Borough of Marrickville, entertained his election committee at dinner, followed by a social evening. In responding…

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Municipal Administration. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 January 1899 · page 3

Sir,--I was pleased--who, having the interests of the city at heart, would not be?--at reading in your columns Mr. Achcson's letters. He has enumerated many of the services…

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Executive Council

Evening News · Tuesday 3 January 1899 · page 5

A meeting of the Executive was held to-day presided over by his Excellency the Governor. The usual formal business was transacted. The Premier was also appointed Solicitor-General Mr…

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The City Finances. Statement by the Treasurer. Mayor Harris Congratulated

Evening News · Tuesday 3 January 1899 · page 5

The following is a copy of a letter received by his Worship the Mayor from Mr. Anderson, the city treasurer, this morning:—"December 31, 1897. Dear Mr. Mayor,—I enclose figures showing the…

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Municipal Councils. Alexandria

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 January 1899 · page 6

This council met on Friday evening last. The Mayor (Alderman O'Riordan) occupied the chair. There were also present—Aldermen Tayl[?]r, Moles Allen, M'Canley, Swain, Ralph, Mancer, Miller, Furness, Loveridge, and…

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Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 January 1899 · page 7

There is not likely to be much interest displayed in the annual municipal elections at Hunter's-hill this year. Alderman Joubert retires In the West Ward, Alderman M'Bride in the Central…

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Prospective Prospect Aldermen

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 9

The attempt to have a united vote for the southern cud of Prospect and Sherwood at the ensuing municipal elections, so as to put a local mail in against the probable candidate from…

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City Council Administration. Appointment of Committees. Alderman Dymock's Notice to Rescind. What Alderman Jessep Says

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 6

By the recent appointment of committees by ballot to carry en the work of the City Council, the aldermen do not seem to have satisfied themselves, and they certainly have not satisfied the…

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The City Council. Government by Committees. Adverse Opinion of Aldermen

The Australian Star · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 7

The City Council is in the position of the person who threw out the dirty water before obtaining the clean. In other words, the council is without a committee at present…

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Glebe Requirements. Member and Municipal Council

Evening News · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 3

At a recent meeting of the Glebe Borough Council several resolutions were passed, inviting the attention of the Minister for Public Instruction, who represents the district in Parliament,…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting was held on Friday. Present: The Mayor (Mr. E. Terry, M.P.,) and Aldermen Larkin, Worthington, Hibble, Redshaw, Pidding,…

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The City Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 4
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Many desirable evidences of improvement are discernible in the affairs of the City Council, but with them some mischievous germs, of possible trouble. They ought not to have…

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Canley Vale Council

Evening News · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 4

The compulsory retirement of Alderman Linley from the Cabramatta and Canley Vale Council, owing to his seat having become vacant consequent upon his non-attendance of the…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 2

The Council met on Thursday. Present: Aldermen Noller, Woodward, Jamieson, Hollier, Ralph, Gifford, Jones and Carpenter. In the absence of the Mayor…

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Executive Council. Mr. Reid Solicitor-General

The Australian Star · Wednesday 4 January 1899 · page 6

At the weekly meeting of the Executive Council, held today, his Excellency the Governor presided,and all outstanding business of the past year was dealt with. The…

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