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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1899

3,966 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 199

Municipal Elections. Nominations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 February 1899 · page 3

Burwood.—In addition to the names alresdy given, Mr F. H. Norton has been nominated for auditor. Cooma.—For aldermen: James M'Donald…

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Maitland Municipal Elections. West Maitland

The Australian Star · Friday 3 February 1899 · page 6

The municipal elections are causing great Interest here. Aldermen Wilkinson, Leopold, and Cobb are almost sure of re-election, the contest for fourth place lying between Mr. H…

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Ex-alderman Kippax

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 8

At the recent elections to the City Council, Alderman Kippax retired from municipal life after 30 years of service, and at yesterday meeting of the council it was moved by Alderman M…

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Alderman Griffin’s Candidature

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 2

ALDERMAN J. G. Griffin, the retiring alderman for Bexley Ward (Hurstville Municipality) announces his candidature in this issue of the Advocate…

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Castlereagh Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 8

A meeting of the above Council was held on Saturday night last. Present:—The Mayor (Ald J W Devlin), Ald Clemson, Field, Mills, and Smith…

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Penrith Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 7

A meeting of the Penrith Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Ald W Player), Ald Stewart, Dunkley, Long and Vine…

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P.addington Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 7

The last meetins of the Paddington Council was held on January 30, the Mayor (Alderman T. J J West) presiding. There were also present—Aldermen T. George, A Walker, G. Walker J. Lees, W. Brown, J. Dillon. C. W. Oakes,…

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Ex-alderman Kippax. 35 Tears' Services to City

Evening News · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 5

At a meeting, of the City Council yesterday Alderman M. Chapman moved—"That, in recognition of the services rendered by ex-Alderman Kippax to the…

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The Troubles of the Mayor

The Catholic Press · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 14

Mayor Harris has formally announced during the week that the civic corporation over which he presides with so much dignity has no connection whatever with Boss…

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Rockdale Council

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 3

THE ordinary meeting of the above was held on Thursday evening. Present: The Mayor ( Alderman W. G. Judd), arid Aldermen Clayton, Taylor,…

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Granville Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 2

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday. Present Mayor W. H. Windsor, and the full council. The council Clerk reported receipts for the…

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Liverpool Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 3

The usual meeting of this Council was held on Tuesday. Present Mayor Moreshead (in the chair), Aldermen Cole, Smith, C. A. Scrivener, Marsden, H. Scrivener, Chapman and…

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The Federal Council

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 18

The Federal Council was formally opened on January 25, at Melbourne, by Lord Brassey. The proceedings were very short. Lord Brassey read a short address, formally declared the Council…

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Smithfield and Fairfield Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 8

This Council met on Wednesday. Present: Mayor Hall and nil the aldermen. Correspondence was read : Prom B. B. O'Conor, M.P., stating that…

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City Council. Vacancies on Committees

Evening News · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 3

At the City Council meeting yesterday, Aldermen Booth and S. E. Lees were appointed to fill the vacancies on the finance committee caused by the resignation of Aldermen Dr. Graham and J…

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The Parramatta Election. Mr. John Thorpe Replies to the Mayor and "The Argus."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 12

Mr. John Thorpe addressed the ratepayers of Parramatta, particularly of Gore Ward, at the Cornstalk Hotel, on Wednesday evening, to reply to the Mayor and to THE ARGUS…

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Departure of Lord Hampden. Address From the City Council

Evening News · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 7

The early departure of Lord and Lady Hampden from the colony formed the subject of a resolution at the City Council meeting yesterday. Alderman R. Fowler moved—"That, in view of the early…

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Collapse of the Fruitgrow­ers' Association. The Council Winds up

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Council was held at Castle Hill on Friday, in Bayley's store. Present:-Mr. Donnelly Fisher, president, in the chair; J. Knox, secretary; H. Johnston,…

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Union Bank and the City Council. City Treasurer's No. 2 Account

Evening News · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 3

At yesterday's meeting of the City Council, Alderman Norton moved—"That, in accordance with the recommendation of the finance committee, this council declines to recognise the accounts stated…

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The City Council. City Organist's Re-engagement. An Address to the Governor

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 9

An adjourned meeting of the City Council was held to-day at the Town Hall, the Mayor (Alderman M. Harris) occupying the chair. The following motions were carried:--…

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