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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1906

3,015 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 151

The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 3

This Council met on Wednesday. Present: Mayor Downey, Alderman Anthony, Laughton, Spring, Bell, Critchley, Stimson, King, and Paine…

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Annandale Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 5

The ordinary meeting of this Council was held an Monday night. Present—Mayor Owen Ridge, and Aldermen Starling, Coyle, Hogan…

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Monday night, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald Long) Aldermen Dankley, Rendall, Vine,…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held on Monday night, when there were present—The Mayor (Ald Jesse Turner), Aldermen Hollier, Innes,…

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Mayor Townsend on Bad Taste. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 2

Sir.—Your report in last Saturday's issue, Mayor Townsend is stated to have referred to the bad taste of one of the candidates for aldermanic honors making…

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Auburn Council. The Committees

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 2

A special meeting of this Council was held on Monday for the appointment of , committees for committees for the forthcoming municipal year. Present were the Mayor…

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Current Items. Leichhardt Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 6

On Monday night this Council held a special meeting for the purpose of appointing the various committees for the ensuing year…

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Farmers and Settlers. Western District Council. Dubbo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 7

The Western District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association concluded its labours last night. Additional motions adopted were:— "That the Railway Commissioners be again…

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Ashfield Progress. a Year's Municipal Work

Evening News · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 6

At the last meeting of Ashfield Council the Mayor (Alderman A. W. Miller) submitted his annual report of the work of the borough during the past municipal year…

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Municipal Elections North-east Ward

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 3

Dr. T. M. Harding's committee met at 436 Darling-street, Balmain, on Tuesday evening. Mr. J. Creighton was voted to the chair…

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Local Government. Temporary Councillors. First Elections Next November. Additions to Municipalities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 11

A proclamation issued in the "Government Gazette yesterday states that the Shires Act will come into operation on Monday next. It is expected that the division of the State into…

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Local Government. Additions to Municipalities. Creation of the Shirks. Act to Operate on

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 10

The Local Government Act comes into operation on Monday next. A proclamation bringing the statute into operation appeared in the "Government Gazette" yesterday…

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Municipal Matters

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 10

Speaking on the motion for the adoption of the Mayor’s annual report at the meeting of the Mosman…

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The Sunday School [This page is under the auspices of the Council of the Sunday School Department.] Sunday School Lesson. Sunday, March 4, 1906. Jesus Tells who are Blessed.—Matt. 5- 1-16. GOLDEN TEXT.—"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."—Matt. 5:8. I.—the Summer School

The Methodist · Saturday 24 February 1906 · page 4

Christ had almost reached the middle of His ministry. He had appointed a select band who were to study in His presence the principles of the kingdom of God as He enunciated them by word and deed. It…

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How the Babies Die. Plea for Municipal Milk Depots.views of Dr. Ashburton Thompson and Dr.armstrong. "Feeding" Bottles Injurious-the Jome the Greatest Source of Infection

Sunday Times · Sunday 25 February 1906 · page 5

Dr. Ashburton Thompson was seen yesterday by a "Sunday Times" representative, with reference to the statement of Dr. Turner, who, as a member of a…

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Rockdale's Year's Work. Minute by the Mayor

Evening News · Monday 26 February 1906 · page 7

In a lengthy and interesting minute submitted to the local council, the Mayor of Rockdale (Alderman W. Taylor); fully recapitulates the Work carried out in the borough during the last…

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The Prohibition Party. Council Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 February 1906 · page 9

A meeting of the general council of the prohibition party was held in the School of Arts last week. Mr. W. J. Green, chairman of council, presided. Great…

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Municipal. Liverpool

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 February 1906 · page 8

At the last meeting of the local council, the Mayor reported that the new loan of £12,000. to retire the existing loan, for which negotiations have been catered into with the…

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Kogarah Municipal Assessment

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 February 1906 · page 10

Messrs. A. H. Clarke and T. [?] value[?] to the [?] Council, have practiced completed their [?] in [?] with the assessment, and the result [?] general improvement all round. The figures [?]…

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Prohibition in Ontario. a Municipal Power. Many Bar-rooms Closed

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 February 1906 · page 3

Temperance people speak, in broad terms, of Canada as a country in which about one-third of the population is subject to prohibition laws. The principle is gaining ground…

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