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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1903

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Leprosy in Suburbs. Action by Marrickville Council. Important Minute by the Mayor

The Australian Star · Tuesday 24 February 1903 · page 5

In leprosy in our midst? That is the ques- At the meeting of Marrickville country, held last night, the Mayor (Alderman T. H. England) presented a minute dealing with…

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Municipal Council. Molong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1903 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the Amaroo Progress Association Mr William Shapland, sen., was elected president: Messrs. Andrew Byrnes and Charles Wilson, vice presidents; and Mr. William Shapland,…

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Newcastle Council

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 February 1903 · page 6

At last night's meeting of the Newcastle Council a letter was received from the Public Works Department intimating that the Minister would shortly visit, Newcastle and inquire into the complaints that had been…

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The City Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1903 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held to-night. The Mayor (Alderman Cann) presided. A letter was read from the Public Works Department stating that the Minister would visit…

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The Supposed Case of Leprosy. Action by the Marrickville Council

Evening News · Tuesday 24 February 1903 · page 4

At the meeting of the Marrickville Council, on Monday evening, the Mayor (Alderman England, Who is a member of the legal profession) presented a minute, drawing the attention of the…

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Burwood Municipal Action

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 February 1903 · page 5

The Mayor of Burwood (Alderman Sheppard) is apprehensive lest-considering the patient has been residing in Burwood for two years-the public may consider the municipal…

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Aldermen at Play

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 55

An aldermanic cricket match, followed by a dinner in the evening, took place at Brighton-le Sands on Saturday. The match was a return game between representatives of Rockdale,…

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Bankstown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 4

The first regular meeting of the now Council was hold on Thursday. Present: Mayor Branegrove, and Aldermen Turvey, Miller, J.P., Kelly, Thorn, Gibson, Eldridge and Gilliver…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 2

The ordinary fortniglitly meeting of the Ryde Council was held on Friday when there were present—the Mayor (Alderman E. M. Betts, J.P.) and Alderman Benson, Tucker, Sutton…

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Overpass Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 3

This Council met on Wednesday present Mayor Polard Smith Aldermen Tindall Christianson, Marsden, W.A. Smith, Sindel, Brewer and Anderson…

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The Mayor of Balmain. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 8

Sir,--As there seems to be some misapprehension current with respect to the request made by the executive of the Drought Relief Fund to me, as Mayor of the borough, asking…

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Drummoyne Council Committees

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 9

As this is the first year that the Drummoyne Council, since its amalgamation with Five Dick, has made a start with the full number of aldermen, it was decided, at the last meeting, that the whole of the council should…

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City Council Matters

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 8

At a meeting of the City Council on Tuesday night a discussion took place on a recommendation of the finance committee, that tenders and designs be invited by advertisement for painting…

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Cabramatta and Canley Vale Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 3

This Council met on Thursday. Present: Mayor Cooke, Aldermen Latham, Allen, Hoy, Linley, Baglec, Hamilton, McBurney, and Zani…

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State of the Country. New South Wales Drought Relief. Lord Mayor's Fund

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 7

The fund is controlled by a committee of citizens. The honorary treasurers are Messrs. George Maiden, Frank Grimley, and J. Randal Carey, and the honorary secretaries are Messrs. Thomas Nesbitt…

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City Council Painting the Great Hall. Motion for Day-labor System Rejected. Scheme of Re-grading Council Employees

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 9

A meeting of the City Council was held last night, Alderman S. E. Lees occupying the chair, It was decided, on the recommendation of the…

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On the Front Seats. the Council and the Ladies

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 5

The Randwick Council objects to ladies and non-smokers occupying seats on the front of the trams, and in other compartments nominally reserved for smokers, but the tramway authorities…

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The Victorian Reform Bill. Measure to Be Returned to the Council. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 6

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Murray) speaking at a social smokenight at Box Hill on Monday night referred to the Reform Bill. He said it was the determination of the Government not to agree with the…

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Action by Marrickville Council. Mayoral Minute. Restricting the Power of the Board of Health

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 8

At Monday night's meeting or the Marrickville Council, the Mayor (Alderman T. H. England) presented a' minute dealing with the Strathfield leprosy case, in which he pointed…

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The City Council. a Day Labour Proposal Defeated. the Regrading of Employees. Estimated Saving, £1307

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 10

The City Council met last night in the Town Hall. In the absence from the State of the Lord Mayor (Alderman Thomas Hughes) the chair was taken by Alderman S. E. Lees…

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