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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1906

3,015 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 151

Council to Pay

Evening News · Wednesday 2 May 1906 · page 7

At a recent meeting of Marrickville Council it was decided to request the Post Office Department to remove a line of telegraph poles, owing to the proposal before the council to widen…

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To Expedite Council's Business

Evening News · Wednesday 2 May 1906 · page 7

For years past Marrickeville Council has had a system of its own in connection with the transaction of its business. At every meeting reports are submitted by the Mayor, the works,…

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City Council. Conserving the Foreshores

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 May 1906 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held last night, the Lord Mayor (Alderman Allen Taylor) occupying the chair. Alderman English brought under the notice…

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Cabramatta and Canley Vale Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 May 1906 · page 1

This Council met on Thursday. Present: mayor Murray, Aldermen Allen, palmer, Hirst, Baglee, Bennett, and Hamilton…

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City Council. Wood-paving George-street

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 May 1906 · page 10

The ordinary meeting of the City Council was held last evening, the Lord Mayor (Alderman Allen Taylor) in the chair. Alderman English drew attention to what he…

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Municipal. Casino

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 May 1906 · page 10

Dr. P. E. Corliss has been elected by a large majority to fill a vacancy in the council caused by the retirement of Alderman J. W. Frost…

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Municipal Control of Theatres

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 May 1906 · page 9

Alderman Meagher, of the City Council, is not by any means satisfied with the reply given by the Chief Secretary to the deputation that waited on him the other day to urge that the…

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Municipal. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 May 1906 · page 8

At a council meeting to-night a letter was read from the Lands Department intimating that. £75 had been allotted to the parles for Bathurst electorate, in addition to eight parks…

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Capital and Labour. an Arbitration Conference. Employers and the Labour Council. Deliberations Temporarily Adjourned. a Basis to Be Determined. Amicable Proceedings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 May 1906 · page 8

A conference between delegates from the Sydney Labour Council and from the Employers' Federation of New South Wales was held at the offices of the Employers'…

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Sweating in Sydney, Labour Council Active

Evening News · Friday 4 May 1906 · page 2

The committee appointed by the Sydney Labour Council to inquire into the wages, hour and condition of employment, of child and adult labour engaged in shops and factory…

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Sweating in Shops. Action by the Labour Council

The Australian Star · Friday 4 May 1906 · page 7

At the meeting of the Trades' and Labour Council last night the question of sweating in shops was revived. Circulars were handed to each of the delegates asking…

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Anti-sweating. Shops and Factories. Information for Parliament. the Labour Council's Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 May 1906 · page 7

Mr. Edward Rlley, the employees' representative on the Arbitration Court, and one of the committee appointed by the Sydney Labour Council to inquire into and report…

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Municipal. Cooma

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 May 1906 · page 8

At the council meeting the assessors reported the annual value of property at£12,6460, the capital value at£27,540, and the assessed value at£12,979. The council…

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Municipal Assessment Appeals

The Australian Star · Friday 4 May 1906 · page 7

A case of considerable importance to municipal councils was decided by Mr. Macfarlane, S.M. at the Assessment Appeal' Court at. Paddington yesterday…

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Municipal Appeal Court

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 May 1906 · page 10

A case of considerable importance to municipal councils was decided by Mr. Macfarlane, S.M., at the Paddington Appeal Court yesterday morning. The appellant was the owner of about 15 acres of land within the borough…

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Penrith Council. the Vacant Chair. Ald. Vine Elected Mayor Wanted,—an Alderman

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 2

A special meeting of the Penrith Council was held on Saturday night last for the purpose of electing a Mayor in place of Ald Long, resigned…

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New Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 4

At the Sherwood Council Chambers on Monday, the Mayor (Alderman W. H. Soames) announced that only one nomination had been received for the…

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Death of Alderman West

Evening News · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 5

Great regret was occasioned in a wide circle when it became known that Alderman T. J. West, who had bee ill for some time, died last night, at his residence, Paddington, in his 71st year…

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Mosman Council

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Borough Council the following aldermen were present: Thos. Dean, S. Smith, Munro, Rose, and…

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Annandale Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1906 · page 3

The ordinary meeting was held on Monday night. Present Mayor Ridge, and Alds. Starling, Smith, Coyle, Hogan, Wells, Schofield…

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