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Council & local affairs, 1902

4,012 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 201

Municipal Elections. Rockdale

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 2

THE elections for the Municipal Co of Rockdale were held on Friday, 7th instant. Following are the results: Arncliffe Ward…

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Municipal Elections. Liverpool

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 4

ON Saturday last a poll was taken for the election of aldermen to fill the vacancies in West and South Wards. The West Ward polling-booth was located in High-street, and…

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That Parramatta Municipal Assessment. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 11

Sir,—Although a firm believer in the beneficial influence of press criticism in, municipal matters—would that there were, more—I yet think that the evidently…

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Mock Municipal Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1902 · page 4

The weekly meeting of St. Patrick'* (Parramatta [?]M.G. Society was held on Wednesday, the Rev. Father Murphy occupying the Chair. The business was a mock municipal…

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SCIENCE V. Sairey Gamp Women's Hospital Committee. But the Vote Is Falsified. Mayor Gillett Hooted. Condemned by Subscribers

Truth · Sunday 16 February 1902 · page 5

THE sequel to the damnable Women's Hospital Scandal came off in Melbourne Atheneum Hall on last Tuesday afternoon, when a meeting of subscribers was held to consider the action of…

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Alderman Broughton, M. L. A. Mayor of Ashfield

The Australian Star · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 7

Aid. E. C. V. Broughton, M. L. A., the newly elected Mayor of Ashfield, has been a prominent figure in suburban municipal file during the past few years. At the last State…

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Alderman Quirk, M. L. A. Mayor of Manly

The Australian Star · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 3

Mr. E. W. Quirk, M. L. A., will again fill tho Mayoral chair of Manly. This is the second year in succession that he has been chosen for the position, and his re- election may be…

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The Late Ex-alderman Beare

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 8

The remains of the late ex-Alderman J. C. Beare, J.P., were interred in the Church of England portion of the Waverley Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of municipal…

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Measures by the City Council. More Activity

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 5

The health committee of the City Council met at the Town-hall on Friday evening, and for some hours discussed the sanitation of the city in connection with the re-appearanee of…

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The Plague Outbreak Action by the City Council

Evening News · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 6

The health committee of the City Council met at the Town Hall on Friday to deal with matters in connection with the sanitation of the city. The Mayor presided, and there was a full attendance…

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Crusade Against Rats. Action by the Burwood Council

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 5

The Burwood Council, in undertaking a crusade against the rats in that borough, is seeking the co-operation of Enfield in an endeavor to thoroughly exterminate the pest. A feeling of…

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Municipal Matters. Doings at the Councils

Evening News · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 3

At a special meeting of the Newtown Council, the retiring Mayor (Alderman Salmon) presented a statement of the financial operations for the year ended February 3, 1902. The receipts were:…

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Municipal Elections. Mayoral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 4

Bega: H. Underhill. Broken Hill.—Alderman Jackson and Hendry were nominated. The voting resulted—Alderman Jackson 7 votes, Alderman Henry 4. The retiring…

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Municipal Councils. Bega

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 5

At a meeting of the municipal council, Mr. Bland, who was Mayor for 12 years, was elected treasurer, and was warmly thanked for his services as Mayor. BOWRAL, Saturday…

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A Municipal Trouble. at Newtown

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 7

There is trouble at Newtown arising out of the late municipal election. As already reported, there were two candidates for the Kingston Ward--Alderman Crozier, who had occupied the…

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Municipal Control of Tramways

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1902 · page 6

A special meeting of the Perth City Council yesterday considered the North Perth Tramway Bill. The city council, in its agreement with the tramway company, has power to purchase at the…

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ALDERMAN T. CORREY. Mayor of Concord

The Australian Star · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 3

Alderman Thomas Corroy, the new Mayor of Concord, is the oldest son of Mr. Thomas Correy, the highly-respected proprietor of the well-known pleasure grounds at Cabarita on…

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The Mayor of Manly

The Australian Star · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 2

The residents of Manly intend to mark their appreciation of the services rendered by Mr. E. W. Quirk, M.L.A., Mayor of Manly, by making him a presentation. At a recent…

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Bexley. Confidence in the Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 7

A public meeting of ratepayers, convened by the Mayor (Alderman W. E. Paine), was held at the Council-chambers, Bexley, on Thursday. Mr. J. Marshall presided, and Mr. George Falconer was…

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Presentation to Alderman E. W. Quirk. M.l.a

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 4

A meeting of residents of Manly was held at the council-chambers on Friday in order to arrange a presentation to Alderman E. W. Quirk, M.L.A., now Mayor for the second time and member for…

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