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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1902

4,012 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 201

Municipal Loans. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 6

Sir,--I have to-day received a circular from Alderman W. Rigg, of Newtown, wherein he states that "during his term of Mayor he consolidated the loans, and floated a new one for…

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Tampering With the Municipal Rolls

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Municipal Association held on Tuesday last, the questions submitted by the Ryde Council ut tho instigation of Alderman Anderson as to whether a…

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City Council Health Committee

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 February 1902 · page 7

The Health Committee of the City Council met at the Town Hall yesterday morning, the Mayor presiding. The Mayor suggested the appointment of…

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Alderman C. J. Ham, M.l.c. the Rivalry Is Good, and Will Continue Fob Generations

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 February 1902 · page 7

"I think," said Alderman C. J. Ham. M.L.C., who is the leading house and lanse agent of Melbourne, "that there will be rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney for…

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Important Motions at Next City Council Meeting

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 February 1902 · page 7

At next meeting of the City Council, to be held on Tuesday next, at 7 p.m., the following important motions will be submitted by Alderman Sam Smith, M.L.A.:…

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The Mayor and the Ladies

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 4

The Mayor is a first-rate diplomat when dealing with ladies. On Saturday he was confronted by a deputation of eloquent ladies from the Women's Progressive Association, who asked…

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Women's Progressive Association. Deputation to the Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 8

The Mayor (Alderman Thomas Hughes) on Saturday received a deputation of ladies representing the Women's Progressive Association of New South Wales. The ladies attending were—Mrs. Martel…

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MR. H. T. MORGAN. Mayor of Newtown

The Australian Star · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 5

Alderman Harold T. Morgan, elected Mayor of Newtown, is entering on his[?] year of aldermanic life. He has been elected unopposed as alderman on three occasions…

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City Council Meeting. Cleansing Operations. Another Area to Be Submitted

Evening News · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 6

The health committee of the City Council met on Saturday, under the presidency of the Mayor, who informed the aldermen that as a deputation of ladies would' wait on him regarding lavatory…

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The City Council. Meeting of the Health Committee Progress of Cleansing Operations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 8

The health committee of the City Council met on Saturday morning, the Mayor (Alderman Thomas Hughes) presiding. There was a full attendance of members…

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The City Council. To-day's Meeting. Further Cleansing in the City. Unsatisfactory Rat Catching Poison to Be Distributed

Evening News · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 4

The usual meeting of the health committee of the City Council was held this morning, the Mayor (Alderman T. Hughes) presiding. Alderman Evan Jones drew attention to the…

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Municipal Matters

Evening News · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 3

The Ashfield Council has Ben informed by the secretary of the Water and Sewerage Board that the work of extending the water main along Milton-street, from Liverpool road to Thomas-street,…

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Municipal Councils. Deniliquin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 5

News was received here last night that the Full Court had made a rule absolute ousting Francis Sparrow from the position of alderman for last Ward of Deniliquin municipality. A fresh election…

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Newtown Progress Association. Agitation for Municipal Reform

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 3

The late municipal elections at Newtown have causal a deal of dissatisfaction and have directed public attention to the need of municipal reform, especially in an extension of the franchise…

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Alderman Latimer, M.l.a

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 7

Alderman W. F. Latimor, M.L.A. (Mayor of Woollahra), was entertained at dinner last evening by his brother aldermen of the Woollahra Council. at the local council-chambers. Alderman W. J…

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The Mayor and the Ryde Municipal Lists

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 6

At Friday night's meeting of the Ryde Council the Municipal Association wrote stating, in reply to a series of questions submitted by the council, that the Mayor had no power to instruct the council clerk…

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Mayor of Woollahra Entertained

Evening News · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 3

The Mayor of Woollahra (Alderman W. P. Latimer, M.L.A.), was entertained at dinner on Monday evening at the local council chambers, by his brother aldermen of the borough. Alderman W…

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Complimentary Dinner. To Alderman Latimer, M.L.A.

The Australian Star · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 7

Alderman W. F. Latimer, M.L.A., Mayor of woollahra, was last night entertained by the aldermen of the borough at a complimentary dinner, The function took place at the…

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The Newcastle Council

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 7

On the motion of Alderman W. J. Ellis, the Newcastle Council last night increased the yearly salaries of its officers as follows:--Mr. E. S. Holland, town clerk, £350 to £376; Mr. C. Donaldson,…

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The City Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held in the council-chambers to-night. The Mayor (Alderman Cann) presided. A communication was received from the Attorney-General's Department directing the attention of…

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