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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1902

4,012 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 201

Municipal Government. To the Editor of tee "Evening News."

Evening News · Thursday 23 January 1902 · page 7

Sir,— Referring to your able article, "State v. Council," in Monday evening's issue, and the city Town Clerk's remarks on the divided city government existing in Sydney, will you permit…

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Municipal Councils. Blayney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1902 · page 4

A Revision Court was held this afternoon to revise the municipal list. JUNEE, Wednesday. Out of 27 meetings of the council summoned in…

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A Municipal Grievance Parramatta

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 January 1902 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Parramatta Council Alderman Toohey complained to the Mayor that certain of the borough officers and workmen were spending their time in…

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Amended Municipalities Act

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 January 1902 · page 9

A communication was received by the North Sydney Council, at a meeting on Tuesday evening, from the Borough of Leichhardt, inviting co-operation in a conference of representative…

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The Abattoirs. Homebush Site Approved by the City Council. Municipal Control Necessary

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 8

The decision of the Public Works Committee to remove the abattoirs from Glebe Island to a site at Homebush Bay has given great satisfaction to the civic authorities. What the City…

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Rushcutter Bay Progress Association. Statement by the Mayor of Paddington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 6

A special meeting of the members of the Rushcutter Bay Progress Association was held at the bayswater hotel last evening. Mr. T. H. Joyner presided…

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Pastoralists' Federal Council. Thirteenth Convention

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 8

The thirteenth convention of the Pastoralists' Federal Council of Australia was held on Wednesday and Thursday. Representatives of Queensland, South Australia, and West Darling (New South…

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Royal Agricultural Society. Election of Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 3

The following is a complete list of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales elected at the annual general meeting, held on Wednesday:—Messrs. C. Brandis, A. Bowman, H…

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Pastoralists' Federal Council. Conference in Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The 13th convention of the Pastoralists' Federal Council of Australia was opened in Melbourne yesterday, and brought to a conclusion to-day. The following…

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Trades and Labor. Sydney Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 3

Tho weekly meeting of the Sydney Labor Council was held, at the Trades-hall last night, Mr. T. H. Thrower presiding. PROPOSED PAID SECRETARY…

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The Ex-mayor of Sydney. Presentation to Sir James Graham, a Citizens' Souvenir

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 4

Sir James Graham, the immediate past Mayor of Sydney, received yesterday, in the presence of a public meeting of citizens, the souvenir subscribed for as a tangible evidence of the general appreciation…

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Sydney Labour Council. The Arbitration Act. Abolition of Strikes

The Australian Star · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 2

The weekly meeting of the Sydney Labour Council was held last evening in the Trades Hall, Mr. T. H. Thrower in the chair. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Control of the Abattoirs The Council Hopeful. Public Health Conserved

The Australian Star · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 7

Speaking on the subject of the removal of the abattoirs from Glebe Island to a more suitable locality, and also the desirability of having them placed under municipal control,…

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Address by Lyman Abbott. at the Council Op Jewish Women

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 2

Mrs. A. van Nordan presided at the meeting of the Boston Section, Council of Jewish Women, held on the 14 December, at Legion of Honour Hall in that city, and introduced the speaker, the…

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Trades and Labour. Sydney Labour Council. Question of a Permanent Secretary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 7

The weekly meeting of the Sydney Labour Council was held last evening at the Trades Hall, under the presidency of Mr. T. H. Thrower. A number of trades-unions wrote to the council…

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The Abattoirs. (Some of the Items in this Issue appeared In our Latest Edition yesterday.) What the Mayor Says. Some Satisfaction

Evening News · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 6

For months past the question of the advisableness or otherwise of removing the abattoirs from Glebe Island to another cid more suitable place has engaged the attention of the Public Works…

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Municipal Councils. Inverell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 3

A Municipal Revision Court was held at the Council-chambers to-day There was a full council. The rolls for the year 1902-3 for south, east, and west wards were submitted The Mayor was…

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Municipal Government in Five Dock. Amalgamation Ot Drummoyne and Five Dock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 6

A well-attended meeting of the residents of Five Dock, Abbotsford, and Drammoyne was held at the Five Dock Town Hall on Wednesday evening, when the financial position of Five Dock was reviewed, and…

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Alderman Gibson

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 3

Alderman Gibson also held a meeting of his supporters at the conclusion of Alderman Green’s meeting. Mr. John Graham was in the chair…

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Alderman Griffin

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 3

THE ABOVE gentleman announces that he will contest the forthcoming elections for a seat in Bexley Council Alderman Griffin stands to-day one of…

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