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Council & local affairs, 1906

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Alderman Jesson in Reply. (To the Editor.)

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 3

Dear Sir,—I notice in the columns of your paper in the last two issues letters signed "An East Ender'j and "Vox' Populi"…

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Correspondence. an Erratic Alderman. (To the Editor.)

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 5

Sir.—Recently at the special instigation of one of the trustees of Gladstone Park certain of our aldermen had erected at each of the…

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Annandale Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 4

At the ordinary meeting on Monday night there were present—Mayor Ridge and Aldermen Mittchell, Robertson, Smith, Broad…

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The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 3

This Council met on Wednesday. Present: Mayor Downey, Aldermen Laughton. Spring, Critchley, King, and Paine. Correspondence:…

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night. Present —The Mayor (Ald F M Vine), Ald…

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Leichhardt Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 5

The usual meeting was held on Monday, 7th, Mayor Neal and a full council present. FLOOD-STREET. After the minutes and outward…

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Shire Councillors. The Government Appointments

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 12

On Wednesday the division of shires into riding, under the Local Government (Shires) Act, 1905, was notified. By proclamation which appears in the…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the above whs held on Monday night. Present—Aldermen Sainsbury (chairman), Campbell, Hollier, Moore,…

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George-street North Resumptions. Deputation to the Lord Mayor

The Australian Star · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 5

A deputation of business men waited upon the Lord Mayor (Alderman Allen Taylor) yesterday in connection with the George-street North, resumptions…

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The Education Battle in England Clericalism Must Go! The National Council's Policy

Watchman · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 5

In view of the importance of the Education Question; we give the text of the resolutions passed by the English National Free Church Council on March 6th, together with…

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Camperdown Municipal Scandals

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 2

According to a reliable authority no municipal council in this country wants rooting out more than that of Camperdown…

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Municipal Sydney. Its Beginnings the Situation in 1856

The Australian Star · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 5

The first incorporation of Sydney took place in 1842. The same year witnessed the creation of the first local Municipal Council, and of course the election of aldermen. The…

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New Municipal Areas

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 12

At the Granville Municipal Council's meeting on Wednesday evening a communication from the Auburn Municipal Council was read requesting its co-operation in forming a joint deputation to the Premier, with a view…

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Municipal. Liverpool

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 7

AT the last meeting of the above council, the following report, presented by the gasmnnager, formed the subject of consideration:—"On Sunday, the 16th ultimo, during my absence from…

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The Sunday School [This page is under the auspices of the Council of the Sunday School Department.] Sunday School Lesson. Sunday, May 27, 1906. Feeding the Five Thousand.—Mark 6, 30-44. GOLDEN TEXT.—"My Father giveth you the true bread from heaven."—John 6:32

The Methodist · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 4

It will be well to read the other accounts given of this miracle. They will be found in Matt. 14:13-23; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-15. There is just enough difference in these accounts to show that they were…

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Aldermen and Empire Day

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 May 1906 · page 3

I quite agree that some aldermen are not above trimming to secure the approval of the disloyal section in connection with the Empire Day celebrations. The…

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"Russia, One and Indivisible." Council of the Empire's Address. LONDON, Saturday Morning

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 May 1906 · page 5

The Council of the Empire's address rejoices that Russia is henceforth one and indivisible. Determination is expressed to…

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Country News. Shire Councils. Blackheath

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 May 1906 · page 8

Upon realising the serious position in which Blackheath has been placed under the new Shires Act a preliminary meeting of residents was hold at the School of Arts last…

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"One and Indivisible." Council of the Empire's 'Address

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 May 1906 · page 7

LONDON, Saturday.--The Council of the Empire in an address rejoices that Russia will henceforth be one and indivisible. It expresses the determination to…

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Federal Officers and State Taxation. Privy Council Appeal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 May 1906 · page 7

LONDON, Sunday.--The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council decided to hear the appeal in the case of T. Trout Webb, Commissioner for Taxes in Victoria, v. F…

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