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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1901

3,444 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 173

That Municipal Endowment

Evening News · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 2

The Alexandria Council, on Wednesday night, resolved to co-operate with tie Borough of Newcastle in a monster demonstration to the Premier, with the view of getting a municipal subsidy…

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Municipal Association

Evening News · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the committee of the New South Wales Municipal Association was held at the offices, Victoria Market Buildings, on Wednesday afternoon, when there were present…

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Municipal Councils. Annandale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 4

This council met on January 14. Present—The M (Alderman W. Wells) in the chair, also Aldermen W. Ferris, A. Taylor W. M. Woods, O. Ridge, A. E. Horton. [?] F. New, and R. T. Curties. Apolog[?] were received…

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Municipal Elections. Redfern

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 8

A meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. J. MacNa[?] late ever[?] of works for the borough of Redf[?] who is a candidate for the Golden Grove Ward at the forthcoming municipal…

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Dublin Municipal Elections. London, January 17, 2.30 p.m

The Australian Star · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 5

Despite the virulent campaign conducted by Wm. O'Brien and the league, in the Dublin municipal elections, several loyalists have been re-elected, and John Clancy, one of the…

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The City Council. the New Mayor and Some Reforms. the Employees' Question

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 14

The Mayor of Sydney (Dr. Graham, M.L.A.), since taking office as head of the City Council, has been busily engaged in arranging for the carrying out of the promised reforms. He informed a "Herald"…

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Deputation to the Mayor

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 134

A deputation of the Stock Boards' Council of Advice waited on the Mayor on the subject of the remission of lard dues on stock which were trucked to slaughter houses within 4 miles of Sydney without…

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Liverpool Council. Aldermanic Amenities. The Mayor and the Works Committee. "That Obnoxious Signboard."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 3

This Council met on Tuesday. Present : Mayor Christiansen, Aldermen H. Scrivener, J. Perry, Moreshead, Watt, P. Smith, Chapman, McClure and Murray…

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Bexley Council

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 2

THE ordinary meeting of this Council was held on Monday last. Present : The Mayor (Alderman J. W. Larbalestier, J.P.), and Aldermen Austin,…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 6

The annual meeting was held on the 11th inst. [?] The Mayor (Aiderman W. Hibble), and [?] Benson, [?] St. John Tucker, [?] and [?]…

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City Council. Abolishing the Refreshment Room. a Municipal Library. Scheme for Artisans Dwellings

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 7

"We are making substantial progress with the various reports to be presented on Tuesday's meeting," the Mayor stated yesterday, "and hope to be able to present a programme of works…

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Dundas Council. The Blue Metal Quarry

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 11

A special meeting of the Dundas Council was held on Tuesday. Present, the Mayor (Alderman F. C. Cox) and Aldermen Spurway, Johnston, and Hughes. A…

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Granville Council. Van Licenses.—Outstanding Rates.—The Valuation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday. Present: Mayor John Mahony, J.P., Aldermen Windsor, J.P., Gill, Wilkins, Finnegan, Hewatt, Osborn, Kirk and…

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The City Council the Reform Scheme. a Big Programme

Evening News · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 6

"Progressing satisfactorily," is the latest bulletin from the Town Hall. The Mayor (Dr. Graham, M.L..A.) was interviewed yesterday concerning the various questions that are prominent in…

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The March of Municipalism

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 25

To those who hope for much from the advent of a now state of affair in the government of the city of Sydney, aud to that smaller but equally sensible class of persons who think m[?]nicipalism…

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Municipal Reform

Evening News · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 4

In our late editions yesterday we published a synopsis of certain reforms in connection with the civic, administration of Sydney, which the Mayor states it is proposed to effect. Among the…

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Dublin Municipal Elections. Loyalists Re-elected

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Afternoon.--Despite the virulent campaign conducted by the United Irish League, of which Mr. W. O'Brien is president, several loyalists have been re-elected for the…

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Perth Municipal Quarrel. Signs of a Settlement

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 9

PERTH, Friday.--A caucus meeting of city councillors was held this afternoon, when a letter from the Mayor, regarding the recent dispute was considered. The purpose of the…

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The Coming Municipal Election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 12

It is already evident that there will be keen contests in most, if not all, the four wards of Parramatta at the forthcoming election for the borough council. The aldermen who retire are:…

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Municipal Notes

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 3

“Nota Bene” sounds, a second note of warning to Hurstville. ratepayers this issue of the Advocate. Mr. J. H. Thompson, of Rockdale…

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