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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1901

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Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Monday 11 February 1901 · page 6

Saturday was polling day for most of the suburban and country constituencies which were contested, and every preparation was made to accommodate…

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Election of Mayor for Woollahra

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 5

At last night's meeting or the Woollahra Council Alderman W. F. Lattmer was re-elected Mayor for the ensuing 12 months. Alderman W. J. Trickett, M.L.C., who moved the resolution, said…

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Woollahra Finances. This Mayor's Report

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 5

At last night's meeting of the Woollahra Council the Mayor (Alderman W. F. Latimer), submitted his report on the finances and affaire, of the borough generally. It showed that on…

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The Council of the King's School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 3

Bishop Stretch, of Newcastle, was elected on Thursday last as a member of this body, in the room of the late Canon Corlette. The meeting was presided over by Archdeacou Gunther…

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Suburban Municipalities. and the Fire Brigades Board

Evening News · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 8

Alderman W. Taylor, the representative of suburban, municipalities on the Fire Brigades Board, has forwarded the following circular letter to the various suburban municipalities…

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Municipal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 3

The municipal elections are over, and the party in power, known as the Town Hall party, has received a set back, only getting one of its candidates in. The parties are now evenly balanced, but it is…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 3

The following are additional results of the municipal elections in the suburban and countiy districts:- Bombala.—Messrs. Morgan, M'Keachbie, and…

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Municipal Councils. Alexandria

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 8

This council met on February 6. The Mayor (Alderman Banner) occupied the chair. There were also present Aldermen Alen, Ralph, Green, Taylor, Harden, Maucer, Moles, and Loveridge. A letter was read from the…

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Municipal Matters. This Year's Changes. The New Brooms

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 3

The suburban municipal elections were concluded yesterday, when Middle Ward, Paddington, returned Mr. A. J. Kenny, with 377 votes, Mr. James Dillon scoring 238. Taken…

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Municipal Rating of Mines. a Wyalong Dispute

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 3

The hearing of the suit of Frederick Neeid and others against the Municipality of Wyalong was resumed before the Chief Judge in Equity. Plaintiffs are the owners of certain mining…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 1

The Council met on Thursday. Present: Mayor Pearce and Aldermen Miller, Stieme, Waugh, Meakin, Champion, Fullagar, Jones, Oakes, and Cooper…

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Newcastle's Mayor. Newcastle

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 5

A special meeting of the Newcastle City Council was held last night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the current year. All the aldermen were present. The…

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Dubbo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 10

The regular meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall last evening. The municipal treasurer stated that £194 19s 4d had been received since last report. The council clerk…

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Woollahra Borough Affairs. Mayor's Annual Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 10

At the meeting of the Woollahra Municipal Council held on Monday evening the Mayor (Alderman W.F. Latimer, J.P.), who presided, presented his report for the year as follows:—…

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Executive Council

Evening News · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 6

The usual weekly meeting of the State Executive was held yesterday. Sir Frederick Darley presided. The business was chiefly of a routine character. No appointments, except under the…

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Cabramatta and Canley Vale Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 1

This Council met last Thursday. Present: Mayor Cooke, Aldermen Alton, Zani, Palmer, Hoy, Telfer mid T. Linley. The retiring Alderman E. Simpson also took his customary…

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The Late Queen. a National Monument. Action by the Lord Mayor. Forming a Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday. -- The Lord Mayor (Alderman Frank Green) has addressed a communication to the King suggesting the formation of a small committee, consisting of…

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The Plague Action by the London County Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 4

LONDON, Monday. Afternoon. -- The London County Council in spending £50,000 in buildings and hospital arrangements to meet any emergency arising from persons being suspected of plague…

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Equity Court. (Before the Chief Judge, Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson.) Rates with Regard to Mines. Neeld and others v. the Municipal District of Wyalong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 4

On the previous day Mr. Longer Owen, instructed by Messrs Pigott and Stinson (agents for Mr. G. P. Evans, of West Wyalong), appealed for the plaintiffs, Frederick Neeld…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 9

The following are additional results of the municipal elections:- Braidwood.—The local option vote resulted in 11 votes being recorded, 10 against and 1 in favour of…

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