Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1901

3,444 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 173

Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 January 1901 · page 5

There is not much excitement noticeable at this early stage in the coming suburban municipal elections, although in some places a little quiet feeling has been noticed. Very…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Municipal Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1901 · page 2

During an almost informal conversational discussion, which took place when the Prospect and Sherwood Council were in committee, dealing with a valuing matter, on Thursday night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Liverpool Progress Association. The Municipal Elections.—Belmore—Liverpool Loopline; a New Route Proposed.—Liverpool Sewerage Scheme

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1901 · page 1

The regular meeting of the Liverpool Progress Association was hold at the Council Chambers on Thursday. Present:—Mr. W. A. Smith (president in the chair), Messrs. C…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sydney Municipal Council. the New Aldermen at Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 January 1901 · page 3

The Commonwealth holidays being over, and the multifarious obligations conuectod with them which devolved upon the new municipal conned of Sydney having been creditably discharged, the Mayor and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

City Council. Some Important Proposals. the Electric Lighting Scheme. Additional Sanitary Inspectors. Interview with the Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 January 1901 · page 6

"A number of proposals will be submitted to the council at the next ordinary meeting, which, if carried into effect, will relieve the anxiety of a good many of the ratepayers." Thus…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

City Council Matters

Evening News · Thursday 17 January 1901 · page 6

Seen yesterday, the Mayor (Dr. Graham) stated that the work of consolidation was still going on. The first meeting of the council will be held on Tuesday next, and the Mayor will then bring…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The City Council Moving

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 January 1901 · page 4

Sydney City Council, having recovered from the late festivities, has, metaphorically, taken off its coat, and got to work. It is needless to say there is no paucity of work to be done,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Perth City Council Dispute

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 January 1901 · page 5

In has transpired, in connection with the City Council dispute, that at a meeting of the general purposes committee yesterday two of the Mayor's private cheques were presented from…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Municipal Association of New South Wales

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 January 1901 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Municipal Association of New South Wales was held yesterday at the offices, Queen Victoria Markets, Alderman John Wheeler was in the chair, and there…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 January 1901 · page 6

Drummoyne.—At Tuesday night's meeting of the Drummoyne Council, owing to the Mayor (Alderman Henley) being amongst the retiring members of the council, Alderman Edwin F. Sutton was…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Municipal Rates

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 January 1901 · page 3

The Paddington Municipal Council notify ratepayers that as the financial year is drawing to a close all rates and taxes should be paid within seven days. All persons not…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Municipal Association

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 January 1901 · page 6

Alderman John Wheeler presided at the monthly meeting of the Municipal Association yesterday afternoon. A communication was received from the Jerilderie Council, asking…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Municipal Amenities

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 January 1901 · page 5

The meeting of the City Council yesternight has created considerable discussion in the city. After the councillors left the meeting they assembled in the committee-room, and decided to…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Country. a Prosperous Municipal Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 6

ARMIDALE, Thursday.—The local municipal gas works are in a very flourishing condition. The council purchased this property some 10 years ago, since when It has proved the best…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

City Council Dispute

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 6

The City Council dispute advanced another stage to-day. Several prominent gentlemen dratted a letter, which they Intend to place before the Mayor, in the hope that he will sign…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Railway Institute Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the council of the Railway Institude was held on Friday [?] January [?] The president, Mr. H. McLachlan, occupied the chair. There was a fair attendance of members…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Parramatta District. Granville Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 5

This council met on Wednesday evening, the Mayor (Alderman J. Mahony) in the chair. The works committee's report recommended that a conference be arranged between the Parramat[?] and Granville…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Smithfield and Fairfield Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 5

This council met on Wednesday evening, the Mayor (Alderman Bell) presiding. The Railway Commissioners wrote stating that arrangements had been made for the appointment of a junior porter at…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Stock Boards Council of Advice

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 4

The fifteenth quarterly meeting of the Council of Advice commenced on Tuesday, 8th inst., in the Lands Board room of the Lands Department…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Granville Council. Wednesday, 16th JANUARY

Granville Independent and Parramatta Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 4

On the above date the Granville Council held its usual fortnightly meeting, there being present Aldermen Mabony, J.P., (in the chair)…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →