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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1899

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The Governor's Reply. To the City Council's Letter

The Australian Star · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 6

In reply to the letter of condolence, sent by the City Council to his Excellency the Governor the following reply has been received; "Government House, March 1, 1899,-- Sir,…

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Parliament of South Australia. the Enabling Bill Read a Second Time by the Council Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 5

The Legislative Council speat this afternoon considering the Poderal Enabling Bill, which triumphantly passed the Legislative Assembly unamended last night. The hill was read a first time, aud…

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Municipal Matters. Doings at the Councils

Evening News · Friday 3 March 1899 · page 8

Municipal methods in countries on the other side of the [?]cuator was the subject of one of the letters received at the Mosman Council on Tuesday night, but it is highly improbable that Mosman will adopt any…

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Castiereagh Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 8

A special meeting of the Castlereagh Council was held on Saturday night last at the Council Chambers, the whole Council being present…

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St. Marys Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 7

The regular monthly meeting of the above Council was held in the Protestant Hall, St. Marys, on Monday night last. Present: The Mayor (Ald Sainsbury),…

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Penrith Municipal Council. Special Meeting

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 6

On Monday night last a special meeting of the Penrith Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers. Present: The Mayor, Ald Litton, Vine, Vallance, Haynes, Parker and…

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Rockdale Council

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

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

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Auburn Council

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

The regular meeting of the above was held on Monday. Present: The Major (Alderman Gibbons), and Aldermen Taylor, Castles, Small, Sidney, Ritchie, Stevenson and Franklin. An…

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Parramatta Council

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

The usual fortnightly meeting of Parramatta Council was held on Monday evening. Present: Mayor Moxham, and Aldermen Dixon, Allen, Noller, Campbell, Toobey, Watters, Price,…

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Executiue Council

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 52

A meeting of the Executive Council was held on Tuesday, at which his Excellency the Governor presided for the last time prior to his departure for England. Most of the Ministers were also…

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Death of the Ex-mayor of Redfern

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 9

The death occurred on Thursday night, at his residence, 118 Pitt-street, Redfern, of Mr. Edwin Berry, ex-Mayor of the borough, at the age of 67. For over 29 years the late Mr. Berry had been a…

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Granville Council. "Retrenchment."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 11

The fortnightly meeting or the Granville Council was held on Wednesday. Present: Mayor Mahony and Aldermen Duncum, Coates, Hickey, Hawker, Kirk, Lane, Gill. Finnegan,…

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Smithfield and Fairfield Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 7

This Council met on Wednesday. Present : Mayor Payne, Aldermen Stimson, Anthony, Hollier, Critchley, Downey, Anderson and Braine…

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New South Wales Sailing Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 10

The monthly meeting of the Sailing Council was held on Thursday evening, when the principal business dealt with was the framing of rules to deal with cases of disqualification. Mr. C. E. Mariette…

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Dundas Council. Voluntary—Retrenchment— Postal Facilities

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 7

The Council met on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Aldermen F. C. Cox), and Aldermen Sparway, Franks, Johnston, Neil and Hughes…

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Liverpool Council. a Loan of £12,500

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

The fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday. Present : Alderman Moreshead (Mayor), Alderman Christiansen, Watt, P. Smith, Chapman, McClure and C. A…

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The Governor's Reply. To the City Council's Letter

The Australian Star · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 9

In reply to the letter of condolence sent by the City Council to his Excellency the Governor the following reply has been received: "Government House, March 1, 1899,--Sir,--…

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Hibernians in Council. Annual Meeting of Delegates in Sydney. Election of New Officers and the Customary Dinner

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 17

ON Tuesday last the annual meeting of the city and country representatives of the Hibernipn-Australasian Catholic Benefit Society (Sydney District Board) was held at the Trades Hall. The District…

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The Premier at Robertson. Opening of the Annual Show. Mr. Reid on Federation. a Word to the Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 10

ROBERTSON, Friday. -- The Premier opened the Robertson Show at noon to-day, in the presence of a large crowd of visitors and local residents. Mr. Reid was accompanied by Messrs…

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