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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1904

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Willoughby Council

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 5

The annual report by the Mayor (Alderman F. C. Petrie) of the Willoughby Borough Council is a comprehensive one. In his opening remarks the Mayor states that the year…

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Local Parliaments. Paddington Council. the South Head Road Trust. Selling Victoria Barracks. a Bit of a Breeze

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 7

The last general meeting of the Paddington Council for the municipal year just closed was attended last night by, a full board, comprising the Mayor (Alderman Howard),…

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The Suburbs. Municipal Self-help

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 6

Some time ago, when it was announced that the Government had decided not to apportion any money for the maintenance of parks the Burwood Council promptly decided to endeavour to raise funds for the…

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Army Reform. Drastic Changes. an Army Council. "New Measures; New Men." an Inspector-general to Be Appointed. to Supersede the Commander-in-chief

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--In accordance with the recommendations of the Special Committee, which was appointed to inquire into the question of army reform, under the…

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Army Reform. Some Drastic Changes. Commandership-in-chief Abolished. Inspector-general of the Forces. Army Council to Be Appointed. New Measures, New Men. London, Feb. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1904 · page 5

Viscount Esher, Admiral Sir John Fisher, and Colonel Sir George Sydenham Clarke, R.E., the committee appointed to advise as to the creation of a Board for the…

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"Thin-skinned Aldermen." Criticism Resented

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 5

For some months past hardly a meeting of the Balmain Council has passed off without some "scene" occurring. At last night's meeting, Alderman Mills moved the suspension of the…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Parrnmatta Council was held on Monday. Present: Mayor Noller and Aldermen Mobbs, Champion, Saunder, Collett, Moxham…

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Battle of Balmain. An Alderman's Challenge. Promptly Accepted. a Test Contest

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 3

A remarkable discussion and a unique scene occurred at the meeting of the Balmnin Council last night. Alderman Mills said: I beg to move the…

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North Sydney Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 7

The North Sydney council met last evening at the council chambers. The Mayor (Alderman Carter) presided. FINANCE…

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Local Parliaments. Balmain Council

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 7

The Mayor (Alderman Crump) presided at the meeting of the Balmain Council last night. The other members present were: Aldermen Swan, Cohen, Jesson, Cox, Milne,…

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City Council Affairs. Projecting Street Advertising Cases. Control of Martin-place

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 4

The works committee of the City Council met yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall. Alderman A M'Elhon presided. On the motion of Alderman, Kelly it was decided to…

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Mr. Oakes, M.l.a., on Municipal Affairs

Evening News · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 3

Speaking at the nomination in connection with the borough election, Mr. C. W. Oakes, M.L.A.. who was again returned unopposed for the Upper Ward, said that the outlook from a…

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Municipal Matters. Nominations

Evening News · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 6

Annandale.—As aldermen: Joseph Frederick Broad, James Robertson, John T. Steading; Frederick E. W. Smith, and Allen Taylor. As auditors; Alfred Ramsay and W. G. Winton…

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Municipal Mutiny

Evening News · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 4

SOME time ago the Board of Health framed a set of bylaws to be observed by municipalities in which it was considered their application was necessary. Some of the borough…

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Municipal Nominations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 10

The nominations of candidates seeking municipal election which wero received last Tuesday, were officially declared at the various council chambers at noon to-day. The polling for the…

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Municipal Elections. Nomination Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 10

The annual nominations of aldermen and auditors in all municipalities throughout the State, with the exception of the city of Sydney took place yesterday. In accordance…

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The State Land Tax. Proposed Payment to Municipalities

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 8

The Willoughby Council is proposing a bold innovation in connection with the State land tax, and at the last meeting of the aldermen it Was resolved, on the motion of Alderman…

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The Mayor's Allowance

Evening News · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 8

Redfern Council has carried a motion to the effect that it is not desirable to vote the usual Mayoral allowance. The motion was carried by 6 votes to 5. The Mayoral allowances was at one…

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Vaucluse. Mayor's Annual Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 8

In his annual report for the past year, the Mayor (Alderman W. Johnson) said the council might look back upon the last 12 months with pleasure and satisfaction, as marking a period of steady advancement in…

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A Worthy Mayor [By Telegraph.] PARRAMATTA

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 February 1904 · page 5

The Mayor of Parramatta (Alderman W. P. Noller) was feted on Monday evening after the usual council meeting by his brother aldermen. Alderman Mobbs, the retiring…

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