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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1906

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The Western District Council

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 3

The inauguration of a District Council embracing the branches of the Association having Dubbo as a geographical centre is an extremely…

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At the Council Board. the City Council. Another Resumption Question

The Australian Star · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 2

The regular meeting of the City Council was held last night under the presidency of the Lord Mayor (Alderman Allen Taylor). Alderman M' Ivor asked:-- "In reference to…

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City Council and Its Employees

Evening News · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 2

With reference to what was described by him as the industrial dispute between the City Council's employees and the council. Alderman M'Ivor, at last night's meeting, asked the Lord…

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Flat Rock Creek. Is It Polluted? Animated Discussion in Willoughby Council

Evening News · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 3

"Willoughby Council were livened up by a motion, standing in the name of Alderman Campbell, relative to a matter by no means new to the council…

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The Western District Council and Wire Netting. To the Editor "Farmer and Settler."

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 5

Sir,—Permit me to express gratification and thanks on behalf of the newly-formed District Council to the prominence you have given to its proceedings in last…

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Mosman Municipal Valuations

Evening News · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 5

The valuers report of the properties in the borough of Mosman liable to be rated during the present municipal year shows that the steady progress of this part continues. The…

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Municipal. Millthorpe

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 7

At a public meeting last night it was decided to petition the Governor-in-Council to incorporate a municipal area 50 square miles in and around Millthorpe…

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EQUITY. (Before Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson, Chief Judge.) a Suit for Rates. Municipal District of Nowra V. MAL-LOCK

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 13

The municipality of Nowra sued defendant for £12 0s 10d rates, and asked that "the amount might be made a charge on the property aud enforced by a sale thereof. Defendant admitted…

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Newcastle Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1906 · page 8

A meeting of the Newcastle Municipal Council was held last night, Alderman James, the Mayor, presiding. On the motion of the Mayor, a resolution was carried that a rate of is in…

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Shire Boundaries

Evening News · Thursday 8 March 1906 · page 3

The "Government Gazette" contains descriptions of the shire boundaries, as fixed by. the Governor, on the advice of the Executive Council, following a report from the Local…

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Local Government. Proclamation of Shire Boundaries

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 March 1906 · page 5

The "Government Gazette" yesterday contained descriptions of the shire boundaries, as fixed by the Governor on the advice of the Executive Council, following a import from…

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Shire Boundaries. Issue of the Proclamation. Some Minor Alterations

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 March 1906 · page 6

The "Government Gazette" of yesterday's date contains descriptions of the shire boundaries as fixed by the Governor on the advice of the Executive Council, following upon a report, from…

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Unsuccessful Municipal Venture

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 March 1906 · page 8

Some few months ago the Manly Council w sg on the role of public entertainers, and on the beach at Manly (at the and of the corse erected elaborate quarters for their…

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Ousted. a Canterbury Alderman

The Australian Star · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 1

In the Full Court to-day Mr. James appeared for John Quigg and moved to make absolute a rule calling upon Arthur Young to show cause why he should not be ousted…

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Trades and Labor. Sydney Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 6

The Sydney Labor Council last night had before it a welcome announcement that the Harbor Trust was about to find work for a number of the unemployed…

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Arbitration Deadlock. Further Discussed by Labour Council

Evening News · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 6

The question of the Arbitration deadlock was further discussed at the meeting of the Sydney Labour Council last night. Mr. Mathieson moved a motion inviting an…

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Sydney Labour Council. Civil Servants As Musicians. Amending the Arbitration Act

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 8

At the meeting of the Sydney Labour Council last night the secretary read a letter from the Professional Musicians' Union regarding the unfair competition against workers…

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The Council of Advice and the "P. P. Board's Chronicle." (To the Editor of the "Stock and Station Journal.")

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 7

Sir,—Your idea of publishing a report from time to time of the meetings and operations of the various Pastures Protection Boards, in the shape of a…

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Municipal. Portland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 4

The annual meeting of the [?]gress association was held last night. The annual report and balance-sheet were adopted. The report showed a successful year's work,…

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Mayor's Extraordinary Action

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1906 · page 4

Prior to the commencement of the business at last Council meeting at Liverpool, the Mayor informed Alderman Blinman that, as he had not paid his rates, his…

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