Retiring Aldermen
The aldermen of Waterloo who will retire by effiuxion of time are as follows:—Alderman Hennah (South Ward), who is on six months' leave of absence, which has not yet expired; Alderman…
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Council & local affairs, 1904
3,717 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 186
Lane Cove Council. The East Ward Vacancy
A well-attended public meeting, held at St. Leonards on Friday night, was addressed by the reform and progress committee selected candidate, Mr. M. J. O'Brien, who is…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Municipal Matters. Waterloo Finances
The condition of the finances of the Borough of Waterloo was the cause of a long discussion at its last meeting. It appears that at the previous meeting accounts had been passed…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The South Head Roads. Abolition of the Trust. "An Antediluvian Municipalities Act."
The proclamation abolishing the South Head Roads Trust and handing the thoroughfares over to be maintained by the boroughs through which they pass has caused a deal of indignation…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Municipal Elections. Ashfield
There is little likelihood of any opposition to the re-election of Aldermen Broughton and Robson for the North and East Wards, respectively. Messrs. Stewart Fraser and T. W…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The First Lord Mayor. Marble Bust of Alderman Thomas Hughes
A bust in plaster, to be reproduced in marble, of the first Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Thomas Hughes), is now on view in the Council-chamber at the Sydney Town…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Inter-state Sailing. Visitors Entertained. Alderman Fitzgerald on Our Council
The Queensland, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie sailing men at present in Sydney for the inter-State sailing carnival were entertained at a big smoke concert at Bateman's…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mayor's Allowance
At Marrickville Council, Alderman Butler moved—"That the sum of £50 be given to each (Mayor annually, for expenses of office, this to start from February, 1904."…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Local Parliaments. Annandale Council
The Mayor presided at the meeting of the Annandale Council last night. The other members present were Aldermen Abrams, F. E. W. Smith, Cohen, Robertson. Broad…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Victoria Barracks. Paddington Council's Agitation
The rumours regarding the proposed removal of the Victoria Barracks from Paddington to another locality has caused some stir in military circles. The agitation for the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →NOMINATIONS. Parramatta Council. [By Telegraph.] PARRAMATTA
Dominations for the different wards in the Parramatta Council are: -- Anderson Ward: Messrs. John Waugh and John Drummond…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Municipal Matters. Liverpool
The Ingleburn Council has decided to obtain the advice of the Municipal Association as to the legality of considering applications for the positions of valuers before the close of the current…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Municipal Nominations
Parramatta.—Anderson Ward: John Waugh and John Drummond. Marsden Ward: Edward Pearce and James Henry Graham. Gore Ward: John Saunders. Forrest Ward: Walter Jago…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Municipalities Bill
In his annual report, the (Mayor of Marrickville (Alderman England) made reference to the proposed Amended Municipalities Act. He says that in the juggle of political parties…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Municipal Elections. Waverley
The administration of the Wavorley Council was severely criticised by Mr. E.R. Abigail, who is seeking election for Bondi Ward last night. It was shown that the debt of £50,000,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Municipal Reform. to the Editor
Sir,--A little over twelve months ago I addressed a letter upon the question of rating land values to the press of the State. About 100 papers were good enough to publish it…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Municipal Matters. -Marrickville—mayor's Annual Report
At Marrickville Council meeting, the Mayor submitted his annual report, which is as follows:—The municipal year just about to close has been in many respects one of the best, if…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Council
The full Council was present. The report of the Finance Committee recommended payment of accounts amounting to £15 6s 3d; and also…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bankstown Council. Revision Court
The Council sat on Thursday as a Court for the revision of the municipal rolls. There were present: Mayor Bransgrove, and Alderman Kelly, Scymer, Gibson…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Chicago Calamity. The Result of the inquest. Mayor of the City and Others Committed. London
The coroner's inquest into the recent diss[?]trous fire at the Iroquois Theatre, in Chicago, has concluded, and with rather sensational results…
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