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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1906

3,015 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 151

Municipal. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1906 · page 8

At a meeting of the local Progress Association last night it was decided to make strong representations to the Railway Commissioners on their next visit in regard to the…

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Imperial Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1906 · page 4

The Prime Minister, who has left town for a week, referred to-day to certain criticism passed upon his attitude on the subject of the proposed Colonial Conference. The…

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Prohibition Party. General Council Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1906 · page 5

A meeting of the general council of the prohibition party was held in the School of Arts on Wednesday night, Mr. H. E. Shaw occupied the chair and there was a large…

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Glebe and Garbage. the Question of a Destructor. Aldermen Favour Burning. But Necessity Compels Burial at Sea

Evening News · Friday 12 January 1906 · page 6

Glebe aldermen met in committee last evening, when the "burning" question of garbage destruction cropped up. The Mayor was asked if he had received any…

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Sydney Labor Council Half-yearly Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 January 1906 · page 5

The haif-yearly meeting of the Sydney Labor Council was held at the Trades-hall last night. The balance-sheet showed that the income for the halfyear, Inclusive of £209 5a 1d brought…

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Mayor of Alexandria Banqueted. Mr. Edwards, M.P., on Federation. N.S.W. Blamed Foe All the Trouble

Evening News · Friday 12 January 1906 · page 5

Alderman M. O'Riordan (Mayor of Alexandria) was tendered a complimentary banquet in Alexandria Town Hall last night, in recognition of his services to the district, and in…

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Sydney Labour Council. Report and Balance-sheet a Satisfactory Position. Election of Office-bearers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1906 · page 5

At the half yearly meeting of the Sydney Labour Council last night, Mr. E. J. Kavanagh, who had been vice-president for six months, was elected to the position of…

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Queensland. Municipal Elections. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 January 1906 · page 5

Alderman Proc, Mayor of Brisbane, has definitely announced that he will not stand for re-election as alderman…

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The Qualification of Municipal Voters. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 January 1906 · page 4

Sir,--I think you are in error in the paragraph under the above heading in your issue of to-day in referring to an opinion as given by the High Court to the effect that only the…

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Mayor of Alexandria Banqueted

Evening News · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 6

Alderman M. O'Riordan (Mayor of Alexandria) was tendered a complimentary banquet in Alexandria Town Hall on Thursday, in recognition of his services to the district, and in…

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Annandale Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 3

The usual meeting took place on Monday, Present:—Ald. Ridge(Mayor), and Alds. Abrams, Allen Taylor, F. W. E. Smith…

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Granville Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 2

Regular meeting held on Wednesday. present: Mayor Town end. and Aldermen Gill. Wilkins, Bowden, Pegler, Korr, Lane, Neilson, Colquhoun, Flower, and…

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Mosman Council

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 7
Also in Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident

At Tuesday evening’s meeting the Borough Council, the following aldermen were present :—P. Leahy, J.P. (Mayor); J. J. Glover,…

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Mulgoa Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night lost. Present: The Mayor (Ald Baynes), Ald Muir, Leggo, Mayo,…

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Bathing at Bondi. Council's New Bylaw

Evening News · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 5

The Waverley Council has made the following bylaw regarding sea bathing in the borough:— "It shall be lawful for all persons, whether…

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Council of Defence. Having a Warm Time

The Australian Star · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 1

The Council of Defence and the administration of military affairs generally bus come in for much criticism during the past few days, the ball having been opened by the…

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The Pope in Reply to the Plenary Council. Congratulations of the Holy Father

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 21

The address of the prelates of the Third Plenary Council of Australia to the Holy Father was published in the "Freeman's Journal" at the close of the session. We give…

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For King and Empire. Our Soldiers and Riflemen. the Council of Defence : Attacked and Defended

The Australian Star · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 3

Major M. A. Hilliard, D.S.O., has been granted leave up to the end of the month. Lieutenant-Colonel Antill, C.B., proceeded on duty, to Armidale yesterday…

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Municipal Election

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 13 January 1906 · page 6

Tho Mosman Citizens League have requisition and nomination papers in course of signature, asking [?] C. B. Ward, of Spit Road, Mosman, to…

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