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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1902

4,012 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 201

The Abattoirs Question. A Strong Protest by the Ryde Council

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

At Friday night'[s meeting of the Ryde Council the abattoirs question was discussed, as the result of a letter from the Beecroft Progress Association, inviting the Council's co-operation…

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Insanitary Alexandria. Prosecutions by the Local Council. Shocking Revelations. Heavy Penalties

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 8

At the Redfern Court yesterday, P. J. Larkin was proceeded against by Mr. J. Madden (Sanitary inspector of the Borough of Alexandria), upon a charge of having allowed filth to…

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The City Council at Work. Last Night's Business. Rat Catching and Disinfecting

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 8

The greater part of last night's meeting of the City Council was taken up in considering matters relating to the outbreak of plague. FILTHY PREMISES…

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Municipal Councils. Katoomba

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 4

At a meeting of the Katoomba Council it was decided to purchase a sanitary plant from the contractor, Mr. Lindeman, for £325, and also a lease of the building and ground for six months. It was…

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The Amended Municipalities Act

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 5

The election of the Major by the people formed the subject of a warm debate at the Annandale Council on Monday evening, when Alderman I. R. Cohen introduced motions to the…

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The Municipal Lists Trouble

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

At Friday night's meeting of the Ryde Council, a letter was read from the Municipal Association, giving the reply of the Committee of that body, to the…

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Testimonial to Alderman E. W. Quirk, M.l.a

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 9

It is the intention of residents of Manly to fittingly recognise the services which the Mayor (Alderman E. W. Quirk) has rendered to the municipality during his tenure of office by…

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Ousting Aldermen. Alleged Stuffing of the Ballot Box. Curious Election Proceedings

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 5

Several applications having for their object the ousting of aldermen were made at the Supreme Court to-day. Mr. James applied to Mr. Justice Owen…

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Railway Institute Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 3

The first meeting of the newly elected council of the Railway Institute was held last Friday evening. The president (Mr. H. M'Lachlan) occupied the…

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City Council Meeting

Evening News · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 6

The usual meeting of the health committee of the City Council was held yesterday, the Mayor (Alderman T. Hughes) presiding. The Town Clerk read a report from the acting chief…

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The City Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 6

The Mayor announces that owing to the press of business the City Council will in future meet every week Instead of fortnightly…

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A House Condemned. Action by the Newtown Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 3

The main item of business transacted at the Newtown council at its last meeting was sanitary matters. Mr. Swan (inspector of nuisances for the…

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Filth at Alexandria. Local Council Prosecutions. Startling Disclosures

Evening News · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 3

Before Mr. W. M. Macfarlane, D.S.M., at the Redfern Police Court on Tuesday, Patrick Joseph Larkin was proceeded against by M. J. Madden, sanitary inspector of the borough of Alexandria,…

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General Hutton at Adelaide. Welcomed by the Mayor. No Big Expenditure Contemplated. But Business Like Management

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--The council-chamber at the Adelaide Town-hall was crowded to-day when the Mayor, Mr. L. Cohen, gave a public reception to Major-General Hutton. The Mayor,…

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To-day's City Council. Cleansing Work. the Progress Report. Another Area

Evening News · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 4

The usual meeting of the Health committee of the City Council was held this morning, the Mayor presiding. Dr. Armstrong submitted a progress report on…

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Pollution of George's River. Liverpool Council and the Board of Health. Liverpool

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 5

At a meeting of the local council held last night, the Mayor (Alderman Chapman) presiding, letters were received from the Board of Health, enclosing a complaint from Mr. F. E. Barker, of…

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The City Council. Meeting of the Health Committee. Areas Recommended for Cleansing. Question of Government Financial Support

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 5

The health committee of the City Council met yesterday morning there being a full attendance of memhers. The Mayor (Alderman Thomas Hughes) presided…

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Municipal Councils. Ashfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 8

This council met on Tuesday, February 18. There were present—The Mayor (Alderman E. C. V. Broughton), Aldermen Nixon, Robson, Smith, Miller, Brown, Stratford, and the council clerk (Mr. T. Glassop). The Works…

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Mr. Chamberlain As Municipal Reformer

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 3

For letterpress, see next Saturday's "Star."…

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Northern Suburbs Municipal Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 3

The Mayor (Alderman Hodgson) and Alderman Clark, M.L.A., and Purves, have been appointed to represent the borough of North Sydney on the Standing Municipal Committee for the…

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