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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1901

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City Council Monthly Meeting

Evening News · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 6

The second monthly meeting of the new City Council was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday night. The Mayor (Alderman Dr. Graham. M.L.A.) presided, and there were also present…

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Adjournment of the Botany Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 9

The meeting of the Botany Municipal Council was called for last evening. When the aldermen assembled, the Mayor (Alderman Nilson) said it was with feelings of the deepest regret that the council…

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Sydney Ferries and the North Shore Council

Evening News · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 8

The conference which was arranged between the directors of the North Sydney Ferries, Limited, and the North Sydney Council, did not pass off with satisfaction to all parties concerned on…

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Edward the Seventh. the Official Ceremonial Privy Council Summoned

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday Morning.--The Premier is in London, summoning the Privy Council, the members of which will swear allegiance to the King to-day. Thereafter,…

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At the Mansion House. Huge and Breathless Crowds. Announcement by the Lord Mayor. London, Jan. 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 7

A huge, earnest, and breathless crowd gathered at the Mansion House last night. A window was opened, and all heads were instantly bared…

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City Municipal Reform

Evening News · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 3

The City Council, at its meeting on Tuesday night, had before it the following important minute by the Mayor (Aid. Dr. Graham):-"On entering" upon the important duties entrusted to us…

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Municipal Courts of Revision. Woollahra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 5

The annual Court of Revision for the borough of Woollahra was held at the Woollahra Council-chambers on Tuesday. The Mayor (Alderman W. F. Latimer) presided. The ratepayers' roll as prepared…

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Municipal Elections. Revision Court at Leichhardt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 5

At the conclusion of Monday night's meeting of the Leichhardt Council a revision court was held, the Mayor (Alderman J. P. Treadgold) presiding. Only three claims to be included on the rolls were made…

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Perth Municipal Council Trouble

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 6

The Mayor of Perth has consented to publish the letter of explanation which he sent to the councillors. The letter is a repetition of the one sent on the 17th, with the addition of the…

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Rookwood Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 3

The council met on Tuesday evening, the Mayor (Alderman J. T. Jay) presiding. The Mayor reported that an officer of the Works Department had visited the site of the old quarry, and he anticipated…

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The City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 4

The Mayor stated yesterday that no means had been decided upon to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of the town clerk. A meeting to consider the question will be held on Friday…

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Ermington and Rydalmere Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 3

This council met on Wednesday evening, the Mayor Alderman Swane, presiding. The Mayor announced that he had received the resignation of Alderman Humphreys, and had taken the necessary steps for…

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Granville Council. Special Meeting

Granville Independent and Parramatta Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 5

A special meeting of the Granville Council was held on Wednesday evening, there being present Aldermen Mahony, J.P. (in the chair),…

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The King's Movements. Return to London. Meeting of the Privy Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--His Majesty the King, with his son, the Duke of York, the Duke of Connaught, and Prince Christina of Sehleswig-Holstein, reached…

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The King in London. Meets the Privy Council Succession Announced. London, January 23, 5.40 p.m

The Australian Star · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 6

The King, with the Duke of York, Duke of Connaught, and Prince Christian, reached London at 1 o'clock to-day. The crowds which witnessed the arrival of…

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Municipal Elections. Annandale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 3

Alderman J. F. Broad has decided to again enter the lists for Annandale. Aldermen Allen Taylor, and A. E. Horton have also announced their intention of again offering themselves for re-election…

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Municipal Councils. Alexandria

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 8

This council met on January 16. The Mayor (Alderman Banner) occupied the chair. There were also present— Aldermen Ralph, Miller, Loveridge, Green, Mancer, Allen, M'Cauley, Taylor, Moles, and O'Riordan. The report of…

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Municipal Sanitation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 4

In the Mayoral minute laid before the aldermen at the monthly meeting the other day, Dr. Graham showed that he is not unmindful of his opportunities for improving…

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Municipal Councils. Parramatta

Granville Independent and Parramatta Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 5

The Parramatta Council held its usual fortnightly meeting last Monday Slonds evening, there being present Aldermen Moxham (in the chair), Noller, Hoard…

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News by Cable. (Some of the Items In this Issue appeared in our Latest yesterday.) [Copyright.] the King. First Privy Council

Evening News · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 6

LONDON, January 23, 5.40 p.m.-The King, the Duke of York, the Duke of Connaught, and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein (husband of Princess Helena) reached London at 1 p.m…

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