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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1901

3,444 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 173

Sydney Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 7

The weekly meeting of the Sydney Labour Council was held at the Trades Hall on Thursday night, the president (Mr. S. Thrower) occupying the chair. Messrs. Thompson and Ball, acting as a deputation from…

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A Level-headed Mayor. Tackling a Rig Difficulty

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 2

The Mayor of Granville is step by stop tackling the difficult position into which the Council has been allowed to drift, and it is interesting to note how the Council are…

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The Endeavourer. Council Meeting

The Methodist · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 10

The Quarterly Meeting of the Wesleyan General Council of Christian Endeavour will be held in…

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Dr. O'Haran's Newcastle Meeting. The Mayor Afraid of Adverse Criticism

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 20

CATHOLICS and liberal Protestants (writes our Newcastle correspondent) were all surprised when it was publicly announced that Alderman W. J. Ellis, Mayor of Newcastle, had refused to…

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Interview with the Mayor. Electric Lighting Station. Health Precautions. Important Report

Evening News · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 6

Speaking to an "Evening News" reporter yesterday, the Mayor (Dr. Graham, M.L.A.) said: "The electric lighting committee has been earnestly endeavoring to conclude arrangements in…

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The Mayor Speaks Reform for Sydney. Electric Lighting. The Health of the Public

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 11

His Worship the Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Dr. Graham, M.L.A.) yesterday explained several things to representatives of the daily newspapers, who interviewed him…

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Liverpool Council. Complimenting the Clerk.—A Block in the Finances

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 3

This Council met on Tuesday. Present: Mayor Chapman, Aldermen Perry, Moreshead, Watt, P. Smith, Brewer and Murray. Apologies were received from Aldermen Anderson…

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The Health of Sydney. Report by the Chief Medical Officer. Vigorous Measures in Hand. Statement by the Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 6

The Mayor of Sydney, Dr. Graham, has received from Dr. Armstrong a report as to the health of the city, and as to what is being done in its interests. This is the first report issued…

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Cabramatta and Canley Vale Council. The Separation Movement. A Counter Petition to be Lodged

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 3

This Council met on Thursday. Present : Mayor Cooke, and Aldermen Allen, Zani, Palmer, Hoy, Latham, McBurney, and Linley. Correspondence:…

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March of Municipalism. [By " Aedile."] Destruction

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 13

The City Council has decided upon the purchase of a Goddard, Massey, and Warner Garbage Destructor, which means the beginning of the end of the dreadful system of "tipping" filth out at Moore…

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A Municipal Breeze

Evening News · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 3

The business of the Newtown Council is usually conducted without any violent speeches or invitations to "settle the matter outside." At the meeting on Tuesday, however, a little scene…

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Municipal Elections. Borough of Paddington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 7

Alderman R. W. usher (Mayor and returning officer for the borough of Paddington) received yesterday two nominations for the extraordinary vacancy in Middle Ward, caused by the resignation of…

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Municipal Visitors

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 10

It is understood that the Mayor, aldermen, and principal officers of the Sydney Metropolitan Council will Journey to Melbourne in a special car attached to the Parliamentary train…

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Municipal. Liverpool

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 7

THE regular meeting of the above council was held at the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening last. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Chapman) and Aldermen Perry, Smith, Watt, Murray,…

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The Australian Town and Country Journal. "Past, present, Future." Sydney, Saturday, April 27. Sydney Municipality

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 April 1901 · page 20

The new council of the Municipality of Sydney, which was elected some four months ago under the extended franchise provided by the latest Sydney Corporation Amending Act, is…

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An Imperial Council

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 April 1901 · page 6

The subject of an Imperial Council to provide for the services, necessities, and safety of the Empire, which was revived by Lord Avebury at the…

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The State Concert. the Mayor's Attitude. (To the Editor.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 April 1901 · page 4

Sir,—May I be allowed to endorse the remarks of your correspondent "Patriot." It does indeed seem strange that at a concert to be tendered to the Duke and Duchess…

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About Cardinals. the Pope-makers and Papal Privy Council. Laymen Who have Worn the Red Hat. a Glimpse of the Vatican Work Rooms

Truth · Sunday 28 April 1901 · page 3

ACCORDING to cablegrams published during the past week, Leo XIII., who is 92, has, in a Secret Consistory, announced his intention of creating 12 new Cardinals. The additions will, it is…

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Municipal Matters. Doings at the Councils

Evening News · Monday 29 April 1901 · page 3

When the library was established in the new Council Chambers at Annandale, a special room was reserved there for the benefit of the ladies of the district who might care to avail…

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Riverina Municipalities. Hay

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 April 1901 · page 3

The census returns give the population of the Riverina municipalities as follows:—Hay, 3013; Balranald, 769; Deniliquin, 2642; Jerilderie, 744; Moama, 931; Narrandera, 2565. The total…

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