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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1901

3,444 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 173

Municipal Councils. Parramatta

Granville Independent and Parramatta Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1901 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday night; the full council being present. Mr. F. Sargent wrote complaining of the dangerous condition of…

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Municipal Association. Rating of Vacant Land

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 March 1901 · page 3

The committee of the Municipal Association of New South Wales held a meeting on Wednesday afternoon, at the offices, in Queen Victoria Markets. Mr. John Wheeler was in the chair…

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Alderman J. G. Griffin's Candidature

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 10

At the Cottage of Content Hotel, Bourke-street, Woolloomooloo, on Thursday evening, Alderman J. G. Griffin addressed the electors of East Sydney. Mr. L. Philli[?]s presided. At the conclusion of…

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Election of Mayor

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 3

A special meeting of the Penrith Municipal Council was held on Thursday night for the purpose of the election of Mayor, in succession to Alderman William Player, who resigned his position from the…

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Woollahra Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 11

This council met on March 11. The Mayor (Alderman W. F. Latimer, J.P.) presided. There were also present Aldermen T. Magney, T. Fairweather, B. W. Mansell, [?]rimley, J. Thompson, E. W. Knox, R. Teece, G. Dyson,…

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Penrith Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 2

The usual periodical mealing of the Penrith Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night last, when there were preBent: The Mayor (Ald…

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Removing the Abattoirs. the Mayor Claims Municipal Control

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 12

The attention of the Public Works Committee yesterday afternoon was concentrated upon the further consideration of the expediency of removing the public abattoir from Glebe Island,…

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Devon Shire-street Cemetery

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 13

Several very pathetic scenes have occurred in connection with the removal of the remains of former residents of New South Wales from the Devonshire-street Cemetery. Amongst them is all…

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Castlereagh Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the Castlereagh Municipal Council was held in the local Council Chambers on Tuesday night last, when there were present: The Mayor…

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Hurstville Council

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 3

THE ordinary meeting of the above Council was held on Thursday last. Present : The Mayor (Aldermen John Thompson), and Aldermen Brown,…

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Rookwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 2

The ordinary meeting was held on Tuesday. Present: Mayor Thomas, and Aldermen Garth-Walte, Yarley, Waite, Javes, Fathers, Larcombe and Baty…

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Sydney Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Sydney Labor Council a heated discussion took place upon the merits of plaster and metal ceilings. The delegates from the Plasterers' Union sought the…

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Parramatta Council Reform

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 4

THAT tho affairs of the Borough Council of Parramatta are far from being in a business-like condition, and that local interests suffer greatly thereby, is an all too…

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Auburn Borough Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Auburn Borough Council was hold on Tuesday evening. Present: Tho Mayor (Alderman T. Taylor), and Aldermen Gibbons, Small, Salisbury…

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Parramatta Borough Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 7

The Council met on Tuesday evening. Present: Tho Mayor, Alderman Noller (in the chair), Alderman Price, Mobbs, Champion, Saunders, Moxham, Toohey, Long,…

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St. Patrick's Day. Evangelical Council Protest

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 11

At the last meeting of the executive of the Evangelical Council, it was resolved to protest against the acton of the Government in proclaiming the [?] of March as a public holiday…

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The Thorpe Reform Scheme. A Drastic Resolution. Mayor Noller Knocks It Out

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 6

There was a good attendance at the Parramatta Council meeting on Tuesday, when Alderman Thorpe proceeded on the first stage of his retrenchment scheme. There was a full…

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St. Marys (By Our Reporter). Council Meeting

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 6

The regular monthly meeting of the St. Marys Municipal Council will be held on Monday night next. CATTLE SALES,…

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An Isosceles Triangle. Scene in a Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 4

At Cabramatta and Canley Vale Council on Thursday :- The Mayor: Every disinterested and fair-minded person has supported me in…

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Manifesto by the Evangelical Council. Character of Candidates. Parliament Should Be Opened with Prayer. Perfect Religious Equality

The Methodist · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 3

In view of the Federal elections, the Evangelical Council of New South Wales has issued the following manifesto, and appeal to the electors :—…

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