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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1906

3,015 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 151

Municipal. Camden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 February 1906 · page 5

Alderman A. D. Little, ex-Mayor, was tendered a banquet by the aldermen of Camden last Thursday night in recognition of his many services and keen interest in municipal matters…

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Railway Men and Municipal Offices

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 February 1906 · page 6

At the recent municipal elections at Hurstville Mr. Thomas Hall, the local stationmaster, was a candidate for the position of auditor, and some doubt arose as to whether he would…

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Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 February 1906 · page 6

The first meeting of the new municipal council was held at the Council-chambers tonight. The newly elected Mayor (Alderman James) was in the chair. The following…

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Newcastle Municipal Council

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1906 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Monday.--The newly-elected municipal council held its first meeting at the council-chambers to-night. Alderman James occupied the mayoral chair. Committees for the conduct of improvement, finance,…

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At the Council Board. Municipal Matters in General. Paddington

The Australian Star · Tuesday 20 February 1906 · page 3

The assessors (Messrs. Dillon and Reynolds) submitted the report of the annual valuations of the borough of Paddington for the municipal year at the meeting of the…

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Federal-houldkr-shire and Bucknall Lines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 February 1906 · page 6

Messrs. Birt and Co., Ltd., Sydney agents for the undermentioned steamers, report movemnets as follows:— The Cornwall arrived in Melbourne on the 18th inst,…

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Aldermanic Elections. Alleged Interference by Municipal Officer

Evening News · Tuesday 20 February 1906 · page 6

At last night's meeting of Paddington Council, Alderman Meacle complained of the conduct of one of the municipal officers at the recent election. He said that in the City Council and…

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Annandale Municipal Valuations

Evening News · Tuesday 20 February 1906 · page 6

The valuers' report to Annandale Council Shows the capital value of the vacant lands in the borough to be £37,800, and the annual rental values of the other properties £77,038…

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Municipal. Canbelego

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 February 1906 · page 6

A public meeting was held on Friday night at which it was decided to form an association to be known as the Canbelego Progress Association. The following officers were elected:…

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Position of Municipalities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 February 1906 · page 7

Mr. S. P. Kemp, solicitor, Narromine, writes:—The decision in the above case is one of considerable importance to tho authorities administering the Pastures Protection…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council. Election of Mayor.-Alderman Soames Appointed. A Stormy Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 3

There was more interest than usual manifested by the ratepayers - at the last meting of the Prospect mid Sherwood Council on Friday evening- for the…

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Deadlock in a Municipal Council. Three Aldermen Disqualified. Deniliquin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 10

An extraordinary situation has arisen in connection with the local municipal council. Contrary to the usual practice, this year the list of municipal voters was made, up of those…

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Banquet to Alderman Latimer, M.l.a

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 8

In the Oddfellows' Hall, Queen-street, Woollahra, on Tuesday night, there was a large gathering, representative of all classes of the local community, to do honour to…

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The Mayor of Manly's Allowance

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 6

At Tuesday's meeting of Manly Council, the question of a Mayoral allowance for the current year was discussed. Alderman Passau said he was opposed to…

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At the Council Board. Municipal Matters in General. the City Council and Resumptions

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 2

The regular meeting of the City Council was held last night at the Town Hall, with the Lord Mayor (Alderman Allen Taylor) in the chair…

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Death of Alderman W. Cary. an Old Identity Gone

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 7

At half- past 1 p.m. yesterday Alderman William Cary, of the Glebe Municipal Council, passed away, to the great regret of a very large circle of ratepayers and friends…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 3

The ordinary fortnightly meeting was held on Friday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman R. T. Sutton, J.P.), and Aldermen Benson, Summerhayes, Anderson,…

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Federal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 12

The Federal Cycling Council will this year hold its annual conference in Adelaide, the opening date being fixed for Wednesday, May 23. An important matter that should receive the attention of the interstate…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 12

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held last night, the Lord Mayor, (Alderman Allen Taylor) presiding, "A motion by Alderman English to rescind the…

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Re-electing a Mayor. Meeting Lapses. Richmond

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 February 1906 · page 1

Alderman Thomas J. Griffith was last night proposed for re- election as Mayor of Richmond. An amendment that the council adjourn for…

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