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Council & local affairs, 1906

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Federal-houlder-shire-bucknall Lines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 April 1906 · page 8

Messrs. Birt and Co., Limited, Sydney agents for the undermentioned steamers, report movements as follows:— The Cornwall left Capetown 5th inst for London…

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At the Council Board. Municipal Matters in General. Paddington

The Australian Star · Tuesday 24 April 1906 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Hoyle, of 48 Elizabeth-street, Paddington, has written to the Paddington Council claiming compensation for alleged damage to his household effects through…

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Waverley Alderman Disturbed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 April 1906 · page 11

The Waverley aldermen were violently disturbed last night. The element of discord was a report by the borough engineer, in which it was alleged that certain work had been done…

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At the Council Board. Municipal Matters in General, Waverley

The Australian Star · Wednesday 25 April 1906 · page 3

The hon secretary of the Eastern Suburbs Swimming Club has written a letter to the Waverley Council, and it was considered at last night's meeting of that body. It was a…

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Paddington Mayor's Refreshment-room. a Resolution and an Explanation

Evening News · Wednesday 25 April 1906 · page 2

Towards the close of the last municipal year a motion was passed by the Paddington Council to the effect that the expenses of the Mayor's room should be paid out of the general…

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Objection at a Council Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 April 1906 · page 11

At a meeting of the Kalgoorlie Municipal Council last night Councillor Richardson took strong exception to "the use of the Victoria Park being granted on the previous Sunday…

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Waverley Council Meeting. Disgraceful Scenes

Evening News · Wednesday 25 April 1906 · page 4

At last night's meeting of the Waverley Council, the borough engineer reported to the council that an approach had been made by the council's men to Mr. T. K. Smith's house at…

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Death of a Council Clerk

The Australian Star · Wednesday 25 April 1906 · page 7

Mr. Michael Joseph Madden, who had been council clerk at Alexandria for the past sixteen years, died at his residence, Garden- street, Alexandria, yesterday in his 51st…

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City Council. Appointment of City Assessor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 April 1906 · page 7

A special meeting of the City Council was held last evening, the Lord Mayor, Alderman Allen Taylor, presiding. The council proceeded with the appointment…

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An Obsolete Gun. Refused by Paddington Council

Evening News · Wednesday 25 April 1906 · page 6

A letter from the officer commanding the royal Australian Artillery was read at the meeting of the paddington council, drawing attention to the fact that no steps had been…

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Imperial Commerce. an Advisory Council. London, April 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 April 1906 · page 9

At the Congress of Chambers of Commeree of the Empire in July, the Liverpool Chamber will propose the formation of an Imperial Advisory Council with…

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City Council. Appointment of City Assessor. Destruction of Garbage

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 April 1906 · page 5

A special meeting of the City Council was held last night, the Lord Mayor. (Alderman Allen Taylor) presiding. The business was the appointment of an assessor and the consideration…

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An Irish Ovation. to Miss Maud Maccarthy, Received by the Lord Mayor of Dublin. London. Tuesday. 2.45 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 25 April 1906 · page 1

Miss Maud MacCarthy, daughter of Dr. Chas. MacCarthy, of Sydney, has met with a. great ovation in Dublin. The Lord Mayor gave a reception yesterday…

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Extra Special. Sydney's Theatres. How They Should Be Controlled. by Government or City Council?

Evening News · Wednesday 25 April 1906 · page 5

In a deputation to the Chief Secretary to-day. The Lord Mayor of Sydney spoke of the necessity for the control of the theatres and similar matters directly affecting the citizens, being…

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Why the Council Adjourned

Evening News · Thursday 26 April 1906 · page 7

"Gentlemen," said the Mayor of Mosman (Alderman P. Leahy), at the last meeting of the council, shortly after taking the chair. "I'm sorry that I shall have to adjourn the council…

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Archdiocesan News. Diocesan Council

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 April 1906 · page 15

His Eminence the Cardinal presided at a meeting of the Diocesan Council at St. Mary's Presbytery yesterday…

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A.H.C. GUILD. Sydney District Council

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 April 1906 · page 14

The fortnightly meeting of the Sydney District Council of the A.H.C. Guild was held in the Guild Hall on Monday under the presidency of the…

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Discord at 'Frisco. the Mayor and the Military. Protest on Behalf of the Citizens. Against Having to Work Like Navvies. London, Wednesday, 3.20 p.m

The Australian Star · Thursday 26 April 1906 · page 1

The Mayor of San Francisco has protested against the military compelling the citizens to labour like navvies in the streets…

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Not Yet Absorbed. Camperdown Municipal Troubles

Evening News · Thursday 26 April 1906 · page 6

At an early date a conference will be held between the Newtown and Camperdown aldermen, with the view of the former borough absorbing the latter municipality…

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Municipal Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 April 1906 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Municipal Association of New South Wales was held yesterday. There were present Messrs. J. F. Smith, M.L.A., in the chair, J. Wheeler, W. Stephen…

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