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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1906

3,015 stories in Sydney's papers · page 67 of 151

Shire Councils BLACKTOWN

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 4

A meeting of the Blacktown Shire Council was held in the Blacktown Public School on Wednesday evening last. Present—Councillors Sherlock (chairman), J Angus, W E…

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 2

A special meeting of the above was held on Monday night, when there were present—The Mayor (Ald Vine), Ald Randall, Best, Haynes, Dunkley,…

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Granville Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman C. Townsend), and Alderman kerr, Duncum. Colquhoun, Lane…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting was held on Friday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Sutton), and Aldermen Benson, Tucker, Thomson, Anderson, Betts…

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Mosman Council

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 2
Also in Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident

On Tuesday evening the following aldermen were present at the regular meeting of the Borough Council:—Leahy (Mayor), Glover,…

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Annandale Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 6

At the ordinary meeting on Monday night there were present—Mayor Ridge and Aldermen Starling, Smith, coyle, Hogan…

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The Old Chieftain. Alderman John Saunders. A Political Veteran's Career

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 7

"Well, now, you've asked for something almost beyond me," said the experienced and canny old political campaigner, Alderman John Saunders, of Parramatta, as…

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Sydney Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 20

At Thursday night's meeting of the Sydney Labor Council a communication was received from the Department of Labor and Industry, in reply to a request for the introduction of an amending…

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Marsfield. The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 10

The monthly meeting of the Marsfield Council was hold on Wednesday evening. In the absence of the Mayor, Alderman Johnson presided and there were also…

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Smithfield and Fairfield. The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 3

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

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Adulterated Sauce. Discussion in Newtown Council

Evening News · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 5

The Newtown Council, at its last meeting, received a communication from the Attorney General's Department, covering a copy of a letter from G. Lock, a Chinese grocer,…

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High Water and Sewerage Rates. Alexandria Council's Protest

Evening News · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 5

Recently the Alexandria Council protested to the Water and Sewerage Board against the high rates imposed, and pointed out that the district was one which possessed many…

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Work and Religion. How to Deal with the Rabbits. Archdeacon Oakes Writes to Labour Council

Evening News · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 6

Some time ago the Sydney Labour Council wrote to Archdeacon Oakes, of Kelso, thanking him for what he had done in securing the liberation of three lads from Bathurst Gaol,…

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Lismore Municipality Case

Evening News · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 3

The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for £750. His Honour granted and injunction restraining the defendants from continuing the…

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Law Report. Friday, June 29. Banco Court. (Before the Chief Justice and a jury of four.) Alleged Nuisance by a Municipality. £2000 Damages Claimed. Verdict for £750. Pollard v Municipal District of Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 11

Mr. Shand, K.C., and Mr. Sheridan, instructed by Messrs. M'Intosh and Best (by their agent, Mr. M. A. H. Fitzhardinge), appeared for the plaintiff; and Dr. Sly, K.C., and Mr…

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Removal of the Abattoirs Opposed. Municipal Control Not Wanted. Fighting League Formed

The Australian Star · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 8

A meeting of representative business men was held in Falmouth-chambers, Pitt-street, yesterday for the purpose of forming a league to prevent if possible the removal of…

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The Abattoirs. State or Municipal Control? Formation of a League. for State Control and Glebe Island Site

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 21

The abattoirs question was considered yesterday by a meeting held at the rooms of the Employers' Federation, Falmouth-chambers, Pitt-street, and attended by some 25 gentlemen…

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The Sunday School [This page is under the auspices of the Council of the Sunday School Department.] a Word to the Ministers

The Methodist · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 4

Will our ministers kindly point out to the responsible officers in each of our Sunday-schools in their respective circuits the requirement of the Conference in re S.S. collection (vide Min. of Conference,…

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A Municipal Bequest. London, Saturday, 6.55 a.m

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 1 July 1906 · page 1

Under the will of the late Mr. Georges Monte[?]iore, of Brussels, a sum of £100,000 has been bequeathed for the prevention of consumption…

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