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Council & local affairs, 1901

3,444 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 173

Municipal Vagaries

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

THE Bexley Council had a picnic on Monday last. In an atmosphere a long way above proof the aldermen orated as though they were in the…

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Municipal. Liverpool

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 6

THE regular meeting of the nhove council was held in the Council Chamber, Liverpool, on Tuesday evening last. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Christiansen) and Aldermen Chapman,…

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Municipal Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 4

If any arrangements are going on at Dundas in connection with the coming municipal election they are being kept very dark, and the prevailing opinion is that it is doubtful whether…

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Mostly Municipal. Work of the City Council. The Mayor's Intentions

The Australian Star · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 3

The Mayor of Sydney (Dr. Graham, M.L.A.) was busy all last week going [?] accounts, and receiving visitors. Now that the refreshment-room at the Town Hall has been abolished, it is astonishing how quickly the…

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Bibulous Aldermen. Perth

The Australian Star · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 6

A caucus meeting of the City Council was held yesterday to discuss the action of the Mayor in putting an end to the unlimited drinking; which had, he alleged, gone on in…

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Marrickville Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 8

A meeting of the abofe council was held on Junuary 14. The Mayor (Alderman A. A. Langley) occupied the chair, and there were also present Aldermen Henson, Josephson, Ellis, Farr, Leslie, Hardy, and Moyes. The report of the…

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Perth Municipal Council

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 6

At a meeting of councillors it was decided to send a letter to the Mayor, Councillor Brookman, for his signature, so as to re-establish amicable relations between themselves and Councillor…

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To-morrow's Council

The Australian Star · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 5

The City Council meets to-morrow evening, and amongst other business the principal matter for discussion will be that pertaining to the public health. Dr. Graham is fully…

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Sydney Labour Council

The Australian Star · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 3

The Sydney Labour council met at the Trades Hall on Thursday evening, under the presidency, of Mr. T. H. Thrower. Messrs., Mat Guntripp and B. C. Loyd, of Cobar, were…

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Mittagong Council. Mittagong

The Australian Star · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 6

Mr. Thomas Hudspeth was to-day duly elected alderman, without opposition, for the vacancy in the local council caused through the resignation of Alderman John Elliott…

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Municipal Matters. Doing at the Councils

Evening News · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 3

At the meeting of the Erskinveille Council on Monday night the Mayor (Alderman Clarke) moved-"That applications be invited from competent persons (residents of Erskineville only) to…

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Municipal Elections. Mosman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 5

Alderman A. G. Y. Shaw does not intend to seek re-election as the representative of the East Ward in the Mosman Council. There will, however, be a contest for the seat, the names of Messrs. W. H…

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Municipal Elotions

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 January 1901 · page 7

CAMPBELLTOWN.--The retiring aldermen are W. B. Caldwell. F. .Moore, and N. Doyle. They are all seeking re-election. TAREE.—Alderman Armstrong has resigned…

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Mosman Council

The Mosman Mail · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Mosman Council the following motions pursuant to notice were carried :— Moved by Alderman Rose: (1)“That…

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Council and Commissioners Differ

Evening News · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 3

On the 14th instant, the council clerk of Leichhardt communicated, by direction, with the Railway Commissioners, and complained of defective tram accommodation provided for Leichhardt on…

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Municipal Elections. Mr. W. C. Shipway in Eastward

The Mosman Mail · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 2

A large and enthusiastic meeting of ratepayers of the East Ward was held at the Mosman Council Chambers on Thursday, the 17th inst., when Mr. W. C…

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A Council ta a Coun­cillor. Alderman McClure's Popularity

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 January 1901 · page 2

At the alose of the business of tho Liverpool Council on tho 15th inst., the Mayor (Alderman Christiansen) referred to tho coming resiguation of Alderman McClure; and the graceful…

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Making a Mess of Council Business. Alderman Osborn's Amendment. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 January 1901 · page 1

SIR,-At the Granville Council meeting last Wednesday, Alderman Osborn moved an amendment on tho Mayor's formal resolution to call for applications for valuers, and the…

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The Mayor's Minute

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 January 1901 · page 6

The minute upon the reorganisation of the Sanitary Department issued by tho Mayor shows with what rigor and thoroughness the new City Council is entering upon…

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What the Mayor Says

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 January 1901 · page 10

The City Council can in no way bo held responsible for any damage caused by tho rain," said the Mayor yesterday. "It was one of those occurrences which can Justly be termed a…

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