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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1901

3,444 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 173

Auburn Council. Alderman Taylor elected Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 4

There was a full Council meeting on Thursday, when Mayor Gibbons tool[?] chair and welcomed the three [?] aldermen to their seats at the [?]…

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Liverpool Council. alderman Chapman Elected Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 10

The Council met on Tuesday. Present Mayor Christiansen, Aldermen Anderson, Moreshead, Watt, Pollard Smith, F. Chapman, G. Brewer, Perry and T. F. Murray…

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Smithfield and Fairfield Council. Alderman Anthony Elected Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 2

There was a full Council present on Wednesday, when the election of Mayor took place. Alderman Anthony, who was voted to the chair, read the usual declaration of Alderman…

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Hunter's Hill Council. Alderman Rooke Re-elected Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 3

A special meeting of the Hunter's Hill Council was held on Monday to elect a mayor for the ensuing year. There were present: The retiring mayor (Alderman J…

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Granville Council. Alderman McAdam Elected Mayor. The Kettle Boils Over

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 2

The Council met on Wednesday evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor. Previous to the ordinary meeting a committee meeting was held, and thereat the…

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Banksfown Council. Alderman Gilliver Re-elected

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 4

The election of Mayor of Bankstown took place on Thursday. The full Council was present. Alderman Macauley was nominated by Alderman Gibson, and the retiring…

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Ryde Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 3

A special meeting of the Ryde Council was held on Wednesday for the purpose of electing a Mayor. Present :—The retiring Mayor (Alderman W. Hibble) and…

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Dundas Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 5

A special meeting of the Council was held on Monday to elect the Mayor for the ensuing year. Present were : The Mayor (Alderman P. C. Cox), and Aldermen Spurway, Johnston…

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Rookwood Council. Election off Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 2

The Council met on Wednesday for the election of mayor. All the aldermen were present, and the retiring mayor (Mr. J. T. Jay, J.P.) presided. Having announced…

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Parramatta Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 12

A special meeting of the Parramatta Council was held on Wednesday evening for the election of Mayor. The retiring Mayor, Alderman Moxham, presided, and there were also…

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Ermiington and Rydal-mere Council. Re-election of Mayor Swane

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 11

A special meeting of the Council, for the mayoral election, was held on Wednesday, Mayor Swane presiding. Also present: Aldermen Adamson, Randall, Unicomb…

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Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 3
Also in Nepean Times, Nepean Times

A special meeting of the Marsfield Council was held on Wednesday evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing term. There were present the Mayor…

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Rockdale Council

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 3

THE ordinary meeting of this Council was held on Thursday last. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. F. Hegerty) and Aldermen Judd. Willington, Green, Roarty,…

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Marsfield Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting was held on the 7th instant when there were present the Mayor (Ald. H. Sparrow) and Aldermen, Adams, Gullagher and Small…

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Bankstown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 7

Ordinary meeting held on February 7th. Present : Mayor William Gilliver, J.P., and Aldermen Miller, J.P., Pudney, J.P., Macauley, Goyen, Bransgrove, Eldridge, Kelly and…

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Bowral Council

Evening News · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 3

BOWRAL, Friday.-At the council meeting on Thursday night, Mr. Alfred Stephens (ex-Mayor) resigned as alderman. Being in doubt as to the legality of his action, he first wrote to the…

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The Mayor's Visit to Melbourne. His Impressions

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 12

The Mayor of Sydney (Dr. Graham, M.P.) has just returned from a visit to Melbourne, where he went a few days ago accompanied by the Town Clerk (Mr. R. M'C. Anderson), to spy out the…

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Sydney Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 5

A well-attended meeting of the Sydney Labour Council was held at the Trades Hall on Thursday, the chair being occupied by Mr. T. Thrower. The question of the wages paid by the Railway Commissioner to painters was warmly…

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