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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1902

4,012 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 201

Precautions by the Newcastle Council. Newcastle

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

The question of the possibility of the introduction of bubonic plague into Newcastle, and the necessity for the adoption of precautionary measures, was discussed by the City Council at its meeting held…

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Precautions at Newcastle. Council Taking Vigorous Action

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Monday.--The very apparent liability of Newcastle to an outbreak of bubonic plague was referred to in several ways at tonight's meeting of the Newcastle Council…

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To-day's City Council. Fumigation of Sewers

Evening News · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 4

The usual meeting of the health committee of the City Council was held at the Town Hall this morning, Alderman Bam Smith, M.L.A. (vice- chairman), presiding. A communication was received from the Water…

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The Plague and Rats. Discussion in the Waterloo Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Waterloo Council the local sanitary inspector reported that rats were on the increase in many parts of the borough. Poison had been Freely distributed, but up to that period it…

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The City Council. Meeting of the Health Committee. More Areas to Be Cleansed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 5

The health committee of the City Council met yesterday morning, the Mayor (Alderman Thomas Hughes) presiding. The following members were also present:—Aldermon Fitzgerald, Evan Jones,…

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Mayor Pearce on Municipal Reforms

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 3

At the banquet given by Mayor Kay, of Granville, last week in response to the toast of "Municipal Institutions," proposed by Mr. R. F. Ritchie in a brief but excellent speech,…

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Bankstown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 4

Ordinary meeting held on Thursday, 20th February. Present: Mayor Gllliver, and Aldermen Turvey, Miller, Kelly, Bransgrove, Eldridge, Gibson, Macauley…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 4

A meeting of the City Council was held last night. ORGAN RECITALS. Alderman Lane-Mullins brought up a report…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Ryde Council was held on Friday. Present : The Mayor (Alderman E. M. Betts, J.P.), and Aldermen Benson, Tucker, Worthington, Goodwin,…

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The Smoke Nuisance. Deputation to the Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 9
Also in The Daily Telegraph

A deputation, comprising Messrs. G. J. Hoskins (Messrs. G. and C. Hoskins), Ballans (representing Messrs. Gillespie Brothers, and Co.), and James Pemell, accompanied by Aldermen Kelly, M.L.A.,…

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Printing Trades Federation Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 3

A meeting of the Printing Trades Federation Council was held at the Trades Hall last evening. There was a full attendance, and delegates were' present from the Typographical…

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Newcastle Council. Newcastle

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 6

The infusion of new mood into the Newcastle Council had its effect last night. For soma time past it has been considered that several of the civic officials were underpaid. Last…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 3

Met on Thursday. Present: Mayor H. T. Jones (in the chair), and Aldermen Stieme, Waugh, Miller, Oakes, Meakin, Champion aud Cooper…

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City Council. City Assessment Appeals

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 11

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held last evening, when the following members were present:—Alderman T. Hughes (Mayor), G. Perry, E. Jones S. E. Lees, J. G. Griflin, A. M'Elhone, A…

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A Clergyman in the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 2

Rev E. Hargraye, late of Castle Hill who was elected for North Ware' (Penrith municipality) defeated his opponent, Mr. E. E. N. Hayes, by 15 votes, the figures…

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The City Council Assessment Appeals

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held last night, when his Worship the Mayor (Alderman T. Hughes) presided…

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City Council Discussion. Proposed Vigilance Committees

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 5

A lengthy report by the Health Committee as to the actions taken in regard to the plague was laid before the City Council at the fortnightly meeting last night, and gave…

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Discussion in the City Council Recommendations of the Health Committee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 8

A considerable portion of the time of the City Council at the ordinary meeting held last evening was devoted to the consideration of a number of matters connected with the recrudescence of the…

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N.S.W. Amateur Athletic Association. Meeting of the Council

Referee · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 6

The Council of the N.S.W. Amateur Athletic Association met at the Sports Club, Hunter-street, on Wednesday evening last. Mr. E. S. Marks (vice-presdient) presided…

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