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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1899

3,966 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 199

Marsfield Council. "A Flare-Up."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting was held on Thursday night, when there were present the Mayor (Alderman H. Lovell) find Aldermen Small, Adams, Sterland and Guilliani…

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The Federal Council. Arrangements for Its Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 7

MELBOURNE Tuesday.--The delegates to the Federal Council of Australasia will meet in Melbourne on Tuesday next to formally present their credentials and elect a President, who is usually…

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City Council. Meeting of the Works Committee

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 7

The newly-formed works committee of the City Council held its initial meeting at the Town Hall this afternoon, the Mayor presiding over an attendance which included…

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South Australian Politics. Council Passes the Appropriation Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 7

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--The Legislative Council re-assembled tills afternoon, and after the standing orders had been suspended. Mr. Stirling moved, "That tills Council re-affirms its opinion…

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Scene in Marrickville Council. King of China Defied

Evening News · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 5

A scene occurred at the meeting or the Marrickville Council on Monday, in which Alderman Heslehurst figured prominently. The alderman complained of the condition of Wemyss-street,…

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A Gift to the Ryde Council. A £69 Bridge

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 3

It is not often the Ryde Council stumble across a streak of luck such as that which has just befallen their lot. They don't get a free gift of a bridge costing £60 every…

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The Fight in Parramatta. Interesting Interviews from Leaders of the Parties. Mayor Maxham Upon the Situation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 2

On Monday a reporter of THE ARGUS had an interview with the Mayor, on the present municipal situation with regard to the approaching elections…

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Municipalities and the Fire Brigade's Board

Evening News · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 6

The municipal representative on the Fire Brigades' Board (Alderman W. Taylor) has written to the Willoughby Council informing the council that the contributions to the Fire Brigades' Board…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 4
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The Mayor of Hurstville (Alderman J. G. Griffin), who represents the Bexley Ward in the local council, and whose present term expires in February next, was recently waited upon by a large…

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The Municipal Elections. Parramatta and District

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 5

In Parramatta Mr. J. J. Taylor and Mr, W. Price will dispute Anderson Ward; Mayor J. toohey and (probably) Mr. E. K. Bowden…

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Municipal Elections. Waverley

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 5

Nominations will close on January 30 for the vacancies in the Waverley Council caused by the ordinary retirements. The Mayor (Alderman G. J. Waterhouse) is among the retiring aldermen,…

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Municipal Matters

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 8

So far, the excitement over municipal matters in the city of Newcastle which prevailed a couple of months ago, and which was abated only, it was said, to be revived when January and…

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The Municipal Association. and Its Opinions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 3

One of the supposed advantages of councils belonging to the Municipal Association is that by the payment of a small annual subscription legal advice may be obtained on matters of municipal interest. When the question…

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Rookwood Municipal Election

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 9

It is now pretty certain that there will be a contest in every ward of Rookwood at the forthcoming municipal lection, which is likely to be noted for an attempt to re-enter the council of a…

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Municipal Councils. Botany

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 10

This council incl on the 16th instant. The Mayor (Alderman Hambly) occupied the chair. There were also present—Aldermen Macladyen, Stephen, Nelison, Page, and Woodlands. A letter was rend from the Paddington…

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Silverwater & Newington. Suggested Separate Municipality— The Dreamer at Work on Tea Gardens

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 1

The district included by the mime Silverwater is unincorporated; it is somewhat triangular in shape, Sutherland-street running in a direct line to the Parramatta-road, a little…

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Municipal Elections. More Candidates Announced. Stirring Battles Promised in Parramatta. Notes from all Municipalities

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1899 · page 2

Copies of the consolidated Municipalities Act, brought right up to date, may be had at THE ARGUS Stationery Depot. Retiring aldermen are in many cases…

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The Municipal Association. Alderman Griffin and the Erskineville Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Municipal Association was held at the Town-hall yesterday afternoon, Alderman Wheeler (Petersham) presiding. Prior to proceeding with the…

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Retiring Aldermen

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 January 1899 · page 6

Wickham.--Islington Ward, W. Grahame; Tighe's-hill Ward, J. Welford; Wickham Ward, J. D. Jenner; North Ward, R. Mason. No oppositiong to Aldermen Mason and Welford's return…

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