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Council & local affairs, 1904

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1904 · page 6

Bowral.—Retiring aldermen: Messrs. Michael Rice, John Joseph Campbell, Thomas Mathewson. Dr[?]moyne.—Six of the sitting aldermen of the Drummoyne Council retire at the end of the municipal year,…

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Municipal Association

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1904 · page 8

Mr. John Wheeler presided at a meeting of the Municipal Association at the offices, Queen Victoria Markets, yesterday. Nowra Council asked whether a board could…

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Camperdown Municipal Valuation. the Selection of Valuators

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1904 · page 8

There was a long discussion and close division at the meeting of the Camperdewn Council on Tuesday on the question as to whether valuators for the coming municipal year should be…

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Sydney Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 8

The weekly meeting of the Sydney Labour Council was held last night at the Trades Hall. The president (Mr. E. Riley) occupied the chair. WORKMEN'S TRAINS AND TRAMS…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 5

At a meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood council on Tuesday evening a letter was received from the Lands Department in reference to a Government road which it was alleged a ratepayer had fenced in. The…

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Sydney Labour Council. Last Night's Meeting

Evening News · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 8

Matters of grave moment were discussed by the Sydney Labour Council at Its meeting last night. There was an attendance of over 60 delegates, and the proceedings were controlled by…

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Reform Bill. Passed by the Council. Without Amendment

The Australian Star · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 6

The bill providing for the reduction in the number of the Legislative Assembly from 125 to 90 was yesterday afternoon passed by the Legislative Council with out…

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Swimming. Association Council Meeting. Important Matters Dealt With

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the council of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association was held at the Sports Club roams last flight. Mr. K. S. Marks presided. Delegates mustered largely. Dick Cavill's…

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The Chinese Invasion. Discussion by the Labour Council

The Australian Star · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 7

That the heathen Chinee is, stirring up considerable uneasiness in labour circles was abundantly, evident at last night's meeting of the Sydney Labour Council. A week ago…

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In the Assembly. Bill Received From the Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 8

Shortly after 5 o'clock the Speaker announced the receipt of a message from the Legislative Council intimating that the Electorates Distribution Bill had been passed…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, January 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 5

The President took the Chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ELECTORATES DISTRIBUTION BILL. A report of the proceedings in reference to…

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Trades and Labor. Sydney Labor Council. the Unemployed Question

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 3

The weekly meeting of the Sydney Labor Council was held at the Trades- hall last night, under the chairmanship of Mr. E. Riley (president). The council, with two dissentients, resolved…

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Proceedings in the Council. Bill Adopted in 24 Minutes

The Australian Star · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 6

Though the business of the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon was the consideration of the Reduction of Members Bill, yet the same old serene atmosphere prevailed in…

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The Employers' Representative. Debate at the Labor Council. Deputation to Mr. Wise

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 6

The Sydney Labor Council has fallen into line with the attitude of the Parliamentary labor party on the question of the strike at Teraiba. The body of delegates from organised labor…

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Reduction of Members the Bill in the Council. Local Government Promised. No Amendments Made. Returned to the Assembly

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 6

In the Legislative Council yesterday the Reduction of Members Bill was received from the Assembly. Mr. MACKAY, with concurrence, moved the…

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Swimming. Important Council Meeting. World's Record Passed To-morrow's Fixtures. Balmain Club's Carnival. -- Elkington Park Baths, White Horse Point, Balmain

The Australian Star · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the council of the N.S.W. Amateur Swimming Association was held at the Sports Club last night, Mr. E. S. Marks occupied the chair, and there was…

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Municipal Matters. Kogarah Affairs

Evening News · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 8

The Kogarah Council, at its last meeting, approved of permission being granted thee contractor of the Sylvania mail service to ply for hire between Kogarah Railway Station and Tom…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 7

Meclean.—Retiring aldermen:—Messrs. James Kane. Thomas Goddard, Patrick Gallagher, all of whom decline re-election. Wellington.—Retiring aldermen:—Messrs. Charles…

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Municipal Elections. Leichhardt

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 7

A great deal of Interest is being manifested In the coming municipal elections at Leichhardt. In the Kendall Ward the retiring representative (Alderman H. R. Steward) will be opposed…

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Rockwood Municipal Baths

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 3

Complaints have been made by bathers at the Rockwood municipal baths that the water has been allowed to stand for several weeks without being cleaned out, the result being that it has…

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