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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1905

2,965 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 149

Municipal Vacancy

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1905 · page 2

Owing to the alleged informalities in connection with the recent municipal election at Mansfield, Alderman Whittaker has resigned his seat with a view to…

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Alderman Fined £50

Evening News · Thursday 9 March 1905 · page 2

HAY, Thursday.—At the local police court William George Miles was charged by summons with that on February 14, at Hay, he did act as an alderman for the Municipality of Hay…

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Randwick Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 March 1905 · page 7

The Mayor, Alderman J. Snape, J.P., presided at Tuesday night's meeting of the Randwick Council, at which there were present also: A[?]rman [?]…

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Local Parliaments. The City Council. the Control of the Parks

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 March 1905 · page 7

The regular meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday night, the Lord Mayor presiding. CITY SURVEYOR'S DEPARTMENT…

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Our Friendly Societies. A.H.C. Guild. Sydney District Council

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 March 1905 · page 21

The adjourned mooting of the Sydney District Council took place at the Guild Hall on Friday, 3rd inst. The Chaplain-General (Right Rev. Monsignor O'Haran)…

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Fraternal Festivities. R.a.o.b. Grand Council (G.i.b.)

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 March 1905 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting of the Grand Council was held at headquarters, Garratt's Hotel, Market-street, on February 28. There was a full attendance of Grand Lodge…

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Proposed Municipal Markets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 March 1905 · page 9

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Newtown Council Alderman Abigail submitted a motion in favour of building maniclpal markets. He pointed out that the Belmore and Woolloomooloo (Fish) markets yielded…

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Marrickville Council. the Ex-mayor's Services

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 March 1905 · page 3

A representative meeting of the ratepayers of Marrickville waa held in the local Town Hall on Wednesday evening, for the purpose of taking steps to recognise the services of…

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Alderman Fined £50

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 March 1905 · page 7

HAY, Thursday.--At the Police Court yesterday, William George Miles was charged, on summons, with acting as an alderman for the municipality without being duly qualified. After…

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Pastoralists' Federal Council

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 10 March 1905 · page 7

The sixteenth annual convention of the Pastoralists' Federal Council of Australia commenced its sitting on Wednesday, and continued on Thursday and Friday…

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Prohibition Party. First Council Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 March 1905 · page 5

The first meeting of the general council of the Prohibition party was held in the Temperance Life-bulldings on Wednesday night. Mr. W. J. Green, chairman of the council,…

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The Lord Mayor. His First Quarterly Luncheon. a Representative Gathering i

The Australian Star · Friday 10 March 1905 · page 7

No more representative gathering has ever assembled at any Town Hall function than that seen yesterday at the Lord Mayor's luncheon. The Invitations had been issued…

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Privy Council Appeal. London, March 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 March 1905 · page 7

In the Victorian appeal case, the Colonial Bank of Australasia versus Marshall and Day, special leave to appeal has been granted by the Privy Council on condition…

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Federal and State Questions. at the Lord Mayor's Luncheon. Capital Site and the Mail Muddle. State Policy, and the Primary Producer

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 March 1905 · page 6

At the Lord Mayor's luncheon yesterday Sir Julian Salomons was called upon to propose the toast of "The Federal Parliament." In the course of his speech Sir Julian deprecated the…

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Federal-houlder-shire Lines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 March 1905 · page 12

Messrs Birt and Co, Limited Sydney agents for the undermentioned steamers, report movements as follows:- The Cornwall is trading between the Riler Plate…

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Mulgoa Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 March 1905 · page 2

A special meeting of the above was held on Monday last, when there were present—The Mayor (Ald Baynes), Aldermen Leggo, Muir, and Fowler. The minutes of the previous mee[?]ing were read…

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The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1905 · page 3

This Council met on Wednesday. Present: Mayor Downey, Aldermen Anthony, Laughton, Bell, Critchley, Bellenger, and Davison…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1905 · page 10

A special meeting was held on Wednesday. Present, the Mayor (Alderman H. Johnston), and Aldermen G. Spurmay, J. Franks, Sonter, A. J. Metcalfe, J…

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Auburn Council

Auburn News and Granville Electorate Gazetteer · Saturday 11 March 1905 · page 3

The regular meeting took place on the 27th ultimo. With exception of Ald. Gibbons (who is still on the sick list), all members of…

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Annandale Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1905 · page 6

An ordinary meeting was held last Monday, mayor Ridge in the chair. The minutes were read and…

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