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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1905

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Viewed by the Workers. Discussion at the Labor Council. "Give the Act a Trial."

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 6

At two successive weekly meetings of the Sydney Labor Council the Newcastle strike has been reviewed in camera. On the first occasion it was announced that the personnel of the…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 6

BRAIDWOOD.—Retiring aldermen: P. P. Maher, G. F. Taylor, and W. A.Kershaw. GOULIBURN.—Retiring aldermen: South Ward, Dwyer; Centre Ward, O'Brien; East Ward, Ayllng;…

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Municipal. Leasing Land on a Common. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 3

At a meeting of the municipal council, the decision of the land board approving of certain land on the common being leased formed the subject of strong protest, and aldermen…

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Glebe Municipal Elections. the Ratepayers' Association

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 7

The ratepayers of the Glebe met in the Record Reign-hall last night, under the auspices of the local Ratepayers and Property-Owners' Association, to hear the municipal…

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Municipal Council

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 7

The regular meeting of the Mosman Borough Council took place in the Council Chambers on Tuesday…

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Alderman Cox's Insult (To the Editor)

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 4

Sir.—Oh, and so Ald. Cox is egotistical enough to believe be confers an honor upon us for permitting his worthy self to represent us…

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The Mayor’s Picnic

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 4

At the invitation of the Mayor of Mosman, Alderman J.J. Glover, a large party of aldermen, ex-aldermen, and…

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Bush Fires Relief. Lord Mayor's Fund

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 9

The Lord Mayor's Fund is controlled by a committee under the presidency of the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Allen Taylor). The honorary treasurers are the Lord Mayor and…

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Marsfield Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 10

The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman C. Whiltaker), and Alderman Gallagher and Ellis…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 10

Ordinary meeting held on Wednesday Present: Alderman G. Spurway, J. Franks, J. Neil C. A. Kidson, and F. E.Spurway. Aldermen Kidson was voted…

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The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 3

This Council met on Wednesday. Present: Mayor Crithchley, Alderman Bell Davison, Laughton, Antony, Downey, Stimson, and Paine…

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Granville Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 2

Regular meeting Wednesday. Present: Mayor C. Townsend and Alderman Gill Wilkins, Bowden Dawes Lane, [?] Flower, O.G. Symons, and Kirk…

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Annandale Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 4

The usual meeting was held on Monday night with a full Council and Alderman Ridge (Mayor) in the chair…

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Mosm[?]n in Council

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 5

The only [?] absent from Tuesday evenings meeting of the Mosman Municipal Council was Mr. F.R. Strange, J.P., who has been seriously ill…

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The Late Bush Fires. the Lord Mayor's Fund. Report From Mr. Brgdie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 11

A report received by the Government from Mr. Brodie, Chief Inspector of Public Accounts, respecting the bush fires at Wyalong. Temora, and Cootan[?]undra, has been…

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An Instalment of Greater Sydney the City Council Affirms the Principle

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 4

An adjourned meeting of the General Purposes Committee of the City Council, the Lord Mayor (Alderman Allen Taylor) presiding…

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Municipal Elections

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 4

The forthcoming annual elections, so fax, have created very little excitement in Newtown and surrounding districts. In Newtown…

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Municipal Electeicity. Engineer's Monthly Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 6

The city electrical engineer (Mr. T. Rooke) presented his monthly progress report to the finance committee of the City Council yesterday. The results of the workings during…

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Municipal War

Auburn News and Granville Electorate Gazetteer · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 5

In the West Ward two candidates are announced to fight for the seat. The first in the field was Mr. John Hunter, whose advertisement…

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Municipal. Liverpool

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 28 January 1905 · page 9

THE regular meeting of the above council was held at the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening, 17th inst. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Smith), and Aldermen Webster,…

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