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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1902

4,012 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 201

Newcastle Council

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 7

At the first meeting of the new City council last night, it was resolved, on the motion of Alderman Timbury--"That, in view of the late bathing Occident on the beach, this council…

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Paddington Council

The Australian Star · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 7

Alderman George, at the meeting of the Paddington borough council last night, drew attention to the danger which the children attending the Paddington Public School were…

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Action by the Newcastle City Council. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 6

At the City Council meeting to-night Alderman Timbury moved, and it was unanimously carried,— "That, in view of the re-appearance of the bubonic plague in Sydney, this council requests the Board of…

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Newcastle. the City Council. an Obsolete Act. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 6

The first meeting of the City Council since the recent annual municipal elections was held in the council chambers to-night. The newly-elected Mayor (Alderman William Caun) presided. A…

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A Municipal Grievance. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 7

Sir,—I wish to draw the attention of the City Council to the disgraceful way the inhabitants of that part of Macquarie-street South, between Upon and Goulburn streets, are treated by that…

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Cabramatta and Ganley Vale Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 1

A special meeting of this council was held on Thursday. Present: Mayor Cooke, Aldermen Latham, Allen, Hoy, McBurney, and Palmer. Alderman Latham moved that Alderman B…

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The Mayor

Evening News · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 6

Alderman Thomas Hughes, who has been ill for some days, returned to his official duties yesterday, having quite recovered from his indisposition…

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A New Mayor's Debut

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 6

WYALONG, Tuesday.--The first official act of the newly-elected Mayor, Alderman Neeld, was to suspend the town clerk. The Mayor was elected on Friday night, and on Saturday…

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Hunter's Hill. The Mayor's Report

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 1

At the special meeting of the Hunter's Hill Council on Friday night, convened for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing term, review of the work done in the borough…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Parramatta Council was held on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman E.P. Bearce), and Aldermen W. Noller, E. J. Brown W. F…

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The Council's Staff

The Australian Star · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 5

About 10 o'clock this morning it became known that the City Council Intended putting on a cleansing staff of 30 or 40 men to operate on the area around Pitt, Market, and…

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The Position of Auburn. The Mayor's Glowing Minute

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 2

After the election of Mayor at Thursday's meeting of the Auburn Council, in returning thanks for a second tenure of office, Mayor Taylor said that when be took office twelve…

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Discussion at St. Peters Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 8

At the meeting of the St. Peters Council on Monday, Alderman Osgood said that a case of plague had occurred in the neighboring borough of Alexandria. Under the circumstances be…

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What the City Council Is Doing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 7

The Mayor (Alderman Thomas Hughes) yesterday stated to a representative of the "Herald" that the City Council was doing its best to cope with the present emergency. Its sanitary staff was working at…

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Bondi Hotel License. Discussion by Waverley Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 2

The granting of a publican's license for a third hotel at Bond, about which so much has been said of late, came up for discussion at the Waverley council meeting last…

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City Council Health Committee. a Special Meeting Called

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 8

A special meeting of the health committee of the City Council will be held at 10 a.m. to-day to consider matters of urgency in connection with tho plague outbreak…

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The City Council Meets. Inspection of Theatres. Some Insanitary Areas

The Australian Star · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 5

The health committee of the City, Council met this morning, the Mayor (Alderman Hughes) presiding. There were also present Aldermen Sam Smith, Perry, Meagher…

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Action of the Paddington Council. Sanitary Inspector to Be Appointed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 7

In consequence of the recent outbreak of plague in Rushcutter's Bay, the Paddington Borough Council has discussed the position. The overseer of works, who also filled the office of sanitary inspector,…

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The New Bond Hotel . License. Waverley Council Expresses an Opinion

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 9

The granting of a publican's license for a third hotel at Boudi by the Licensing Bench bus been vigorously debated in tho Waverley borough. There are two factions, arrayed against each…

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Redfern Council and the Plague. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Wednesday 19 February 1902 · page 8

Sir,—I notice from the report of the meeting of the Redfern Municipal Council in your Friday's issue that Alderman Jackson called attention to the filthy condition of the premises…

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