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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1900

3,909 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 196

Deepening the Parramatta River. a Conference of Municipal Councils

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 7

Representatives of the councils of Granville, Auburn, Ermington und Rydalmere, and Prospect and Sherwood, and the Progress Associations of Parramatta and Baulkham Hills,…

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Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 8

One of the most enthusiastic gatherings ever held in Annandale was that which created an overflow meeting last evening for the purpose of securing the return of Alderman…

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Municipal Elections. Manly

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 January 1900 · page 3

The aldermen who will retire from the Manly Council at next month's elections are as follow:--Fairlight Marti, Alderman B. B. Keenan; Steyne Ward, Alderman E. Quirk; Wentworth Ward, Alderman Owen Carroll. The…

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The Contingent. Indignant Aldermen

The Australian Star · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 3

The City Council yesterday approved of the action of the Mayor In devoting the net proceeds of the first Civic Concert to the Patriotic Fund in anticipation of the council's…

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City Council. Report by the Mayor. Rigid Retrenchment. Health of the City

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 3

A meeting of the City Council was held yesterday afternoon at the Town-hall. The Mayor (Sir Matthew Harris) occupied the chair, and there were present Aldermen Sir William…

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Action of the Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 5

Sir Matthew Harris is taking steps to ensure that no epidemic lakes place by reason of the insanitary state of the city. He has appointed four more inspectors, and every possible care is…

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Petersham Council Clerk

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 8

The Petersham Council on Tuesday evening appointed Mr. David Clifford council clerk in succession to Mr. F. A. Morgan, who has resigned the position after thirteen years' service, in order to devote the…

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Petersham Council Finances

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 8

At the meeting of the Petersham Council on Tuesday the Mayor laid before the aldermen a brief statement of the position of the borough's financial transaction for the past twelve months, that being the last…

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Parramatta District. Granville Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 4

The ordinary meeting was held on Wednesday evening, the Mayor (Alderman Mahony) presiding. The council clerk reported receipts for the current half-year £807 7s 9d. The Department of Public…

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The City Administration. The Mayor's Intentions. Big Savings Promised

The Australian Star · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 7

The Mayor yesterday afternoon, at the meeting of the City Council--the first meeting of the New Year--said It was usual on such an occasion for the Mayor to give oar outline of what…

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New Year in the Council

The Australian Star · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 4

"That's the sort of man I am," says Mayor Harris, once again, "Just you let me alone, and I'll straighten things up altogether. I'll deal with the scavenging this year; I'll put…

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The Mayor's Programme for the Year. a Saving of £5000-Increased Taxation

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 3

The Mayor said this was the first meeting of the present year, and it was customary for aldermen to know what the Mayor intended to do during the year. He had had a lot of trouble during…

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Tee City Council Yesterday's Meeting. Sydney's Health

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 3

A meeting of the City Council was held yesterday. The Mayor (Alderman Sir Matthew Harris, M.L.A.) presided, and there were also present: Aldermen Dean, Fowler, Taylor, M…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Executive Council Meeting

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 5

Mr. T. I. Campbell, secretary of the Farmers and Settlers Association, has issued the following to the members of the Executive Council of the organisation:—…

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The Contingent's Departure. Is the City Council Ignored?

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 4

At the meeting of the City Council yesterday there was considerable discussion as to the action of the Government in, as was alleged, ignoring the council in connection with the public farewell…

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Discussion in the City Council On Dr. Kendall's Report

The Australian Star · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 7

At the City Council yesterday afternoon the Mayor referred to a statement made by Dr. Graham that the death rate of the city had increased. He said he had found the rate…

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Insanitary Sydney. The City Council Takes Action. Four More Inspectors

The Australian Star · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 7

The report of the Health Officer, Dr. Kendall, which was handed In to the Water and Sewerage Board on Wednesday, showing an alarming increase In the number of cases of…

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The City Aid Typhoid Fever. (Some of the Following Items Appeared in our Late Editions of Yesterday.) the Mayor Speaks. Additional Inspectors Proposed

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 3

The report presented to the Water and Sewerage Board on Wednesday by Dr. T. Mailler Kendall, with reference to the increase of typhoid fever in the city during the past year, was the…

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City Council. a Saving of £5000 in Scavenging. 48 Labourers Retrenched. Increased Taxation Mooted

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 3

The City Council met yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall. The Mayor (Sir Matthew Harris) presided, and the following were also present:—Aldermen T. H. Barlow, J. Booth, M. Chapman, H…

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Insuring the Canadians. a Patriotic Municipality

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1900 · page 5

LONDON, January 18, 4.25 p.m.—The Municipality of Toronto is insuring the lives of the Canadian Contingent…

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