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Council & local affairs, 1906

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The Lord Mayor. a Tribute From Annandale

The Australian Star · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 6

The harbour excursion and banquet at which the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayor, ess were entertained by the residents of Annandale on Saturday served to show the very…

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A Supreme Council for the Empire. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 4

Sir,—That Great Britain will sooner or later become embroiled in a great European war, which will imperil her existence, is becoming clear to all who watch the signs of the times,…

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City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 12
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council wag held last night, the Lord Mayor (Alderman Allen Taylor) presiding. Alderman M'Ivor presented a petition on…

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Privy Council Judgment

Evening News · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 3

An extraordinary and hastily summoned meeting of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council was held yesterday, to hear the application of Mr. K. G. Jellicoe on behalf of the…

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The Unemployed Problem. Deputation to the Lord Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 13

A deputation composed of representatives of the body known as the Citizens' Committee on Unemployment waited on the Lord Mayor (Alderman Allen Taylor) at the Town-hall…

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The Unemployed. an Exaggerated Estimate. Deputation to the Lord Mayor

The Australian Star · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 6

"I absolutely decline to receive your statement that there are 20,000 unemployed in the State, a large majority, of whom are in the city."…

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Glebe Council the Federal Park

The Australian Star · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 6

In reply to a letter from the Council to the Secretary for Lands, asking on behalf of the municipality that the present trust of Federal Park, Rozelle Bay, might be dissolved…

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Cabramatta and Canley Vale Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 3

This Council met on Thursday. Present : Mayor Murray, Alderman Latham, Asimus, Bennett, Baglee, Hirst, Palmer and Allen…

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Privy Council's Irony. the Commonwealth Press

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 9

The "Times" asserte that the judgment of the Privy Council is a severe if unconscious irony on the proceedings of the House of Commons…

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

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 12

Sir,—Much unnecessary perturbation seems to have been caused in the minds of certain people regarding the possible influence which the formation of the…

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Appeal to the Privy Council a Question of Jurisdiction. Lord Chancellor's Opinion

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--Mr. E. G. Jellicoe, K.C. (formerly resident in New Zealand) made an application to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council on behalf of the 12…

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The Natal Crisis. Appeal to Privy Council. Court-martial's Powers Impugned. Petition Dismissed. London, April 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 9

An extraordinary and hastily summoned meeting of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council was held yesterday, to hear the application of Mr. E. G. Jelli[?]…

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Chambers of Commerce. Council's Annual Meeting. Australia's Great Progress. the Disturbing Factor. Perth (W.a.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 9

The fifth annual meeting of the general council of the Chambers of Commerce of Australia was commenced in Perth to-day. The president, Mr. W. Knox, M.P., occupied…

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Municipal Councils. Bowral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 10

The finances of the council are in such a condition that only urgent work can be attended to. The estimate of revenue and expenditure for the year left a margin of £5[?]…

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Municipal Baths

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 10

The Corporation Baths, in the heart of the city, which some years ago cost £6000 to build, have now been closed, as the receipts of late have not warranted the municipal council keeping them open any longer. Plans…

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Teachers As Shire Councillors

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 5 April 1906 · page 4

A "Country Resident" points out that nominations and elections for the shire councils will soon take place, and as many of the public school teachers in the country districts would…

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Newtown Council

The Australian Star · Thursday 5 April 1906 · page 6

The usual fortnightly-meeting of the New town Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening. SUBSIDIES…

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Local Government Bill. Discussed by Paddington Council

Evening News · Thursday 5 April 1906 · page 6

A communication from the Redfern Council, requesting, cooperation in opposing the Local Government Extension Bill in its present form, and the Greater Sydney scheme in its entirety,…

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The Municipal Dominie

Evening News · Thursday 5 April 1906 · page 4

A correspondent Writes with regard to the action of the Public Instruction Board in discouraging teachers from becoming members of local governing bodies. For reasons which will…

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