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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1902

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Municipal Lists

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 2

By reference to our advertising columns, particulars will be found of the municipal lists for 1902 of the municipal districts of Rockdale,…

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Municipal Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 12

In Parramatta the four men retiring are :—The Mayor, Alderman Noller (Marsden Ward), Alderman Pries (Anderson Ward), Alderman Moxham (Gore Ward), Alderman Toohey…

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The City Council

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 January 1902 · page 6

The City Council will most likely not meet as a Council during the present week, but in all probability will do so on next Tuesday week when the new Mayor…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 9

During the present week the aldermen comprising the various committees connected with the City Council will meet for the purpose of electing chairmen for the current municipal year…

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Interview with the President of the Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 4

WHAT TRADES UNIONISTS ANTICIPATE. Speaking to a " Herald " reporter on Saturday as to the activity being displayed by trades unionists in registering under the…

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The London County Council Public Houses. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 4

Sir,—Tho above influential public body has fortunately given us a precedent which our State Government could carry out to the advantage of the people resident near the Rocks resumption.A…

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Municipal Matters

Evening News · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 3

The matter of the much wished for 7.45 a.m. steamer from Manly was again before the Manly aldermen at the last meeting, and still the aldermen are not satisfied. A letter was read from…

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Municipal Elections. Mosman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 8

The following aldermen retire at the end of the present municipal year:—North Ward, Alderman J. J.Glover; East Ward, Alderman F.R.Strange; West Ward, Alderman Sidney Smith.As auditors,…

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Municipal Councils. Cowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 January 1902 · page 5

The retiring aldermen are Messrs, Mawley, Links, and Deeley.The elections will take place next month…

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Removal of the Abattoirs. The Mayor's Opinion

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 6

The Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Hughes) yesterday paid a visit to Homebush in company with the town clerk (Mr. Nesbitt) and the deputy town clerk (Mr. Palmer). The…

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Homebush Stock Saleyards. Visit of the Mayor and the Town Clerk

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 7

Yesterday morning the Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Thomas Hughes), accompanied by the town clerk (Mr. T. H. Nesbitt) and the deputy town clerk (Mr. J. R. Palmer), paid a visit of inspection to the…

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Action by the Leichhardt Council. a Scour Canal Advocated

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 6

At last night's meeting of the Leichhard[?] Council Alderman L. O'Toole brought forward a motion as a matter of privilege for the purpose of considering what steps should be…

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Tailoresses' Troubles. Labor Council Executive Condemned. a Public Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 7

Some very strong expressions were used by the speakers at a public meeting held at the Protestant-hall last night, under the auspices of the Tailoresses' Union, "for the purpose of…

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Sealing Ships' Stores Views of Australian Shipowners. Abiding by the Pr[?] Council Decision. Fair Play All Bound

The Australian Star · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 5

Mr. Adam Forsyth, manager of Messrs. Burns; Philp and Co., seen by a "Star" reporter on the subject of duties on ships' stores, gave some Instructive Information…

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City Municipal Affairs. Homebush Yards and Abattoirs

Evening News · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 6

In pursuance of his plan of making himself familiar with the various matters which from time to time occupy the attention of the City Council, the Mayor (Alderman Thomas Hughes),…

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Balmain Aldermen Resign

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 3

At the Balmain council meeting last evening Aldermen "Williams and Tayler obtained permission to resign their seats in the council, as they both were living away from the borough. It was pointed out by Alderman…

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Municipal Elections. Retiring Aldermen and Auditors

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 8

Following is a list of retiring aldermen and auditors in the metropolitan district, in addition to those already notified:-- Erskinevllle.--North Ward, Alderman Watson;…

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Ousting an Alderman. a Deniliquin Case

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 5

Mr. Justice Stephen heard an application in; Chambers to-day for a rule nisi calling upon Francis Sparrow, alderman of Denlliquin, to show cause why he should not be…

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Balmain Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Balmain council took place last evening. The Mayor in reply to a question, stated, that £5667 had been paid in interest during…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 3

The Parramatta Council met on Monday last. Present: Mayor Noller, and Aldermen Brown, Pearce, Jago, Long, Toohey, Allen, Saunders, Mobbs, Champion and Price…

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