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Council & local affairs, 1906

3,015 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 151

A North Coast Council. Kempsey

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 10

The Land Settlement and Railway League Conference Sat again on Monday. Mr. Eugene Rudder moved—"That with a view to establish means for the promotion of railway…

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Observation-hill Area. Proposed Acquisition by the City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 13

The report of the finance committee, submitted at the meeting of the City Council last night, embodies a recommendation with regard to the proposed taking over of the…

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Street Expectoration. Discussion in Randwick Council. Justifying the Habit. the Dangers of Trailing Dresses

Evening News · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 4

The Board of Health in its crusade against consumption, and in its desire to deal With the mighty microbe, has sent a circular to, the suburban councils asking that a bylaw to prevent…

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Defence Administration. the Council of Defence. Its Constitution and Responsibilities. Necessity for a Settled Policy. Iii

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 12

Had the Council of Defence ever taken up the position it was intended to do in the administrative machinery of the Department of Defence, it is probable that a measure of…

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Municipal Milk Depots

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 12

It was decided of the meeting of the City Council last night, on the motion of Alderman M'Ivor, "That it be an instruction to the Town Clerk to confer with the City Health Officer with regard to the desirability of…

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Municipal Auditors. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 4

Sir,—An item in the forthcoming elections for the suburban municipalities will be the selection of auditors. It is not an unusual comment that "anyone will do for an auditor,"…

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Municipal. Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 8

At the last council meeting the application of H. A. Davey was recommended for acceptance as inspector of sewerage. J. Stromson was appointed inspector of saleyards, and…

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Newtown Municipal Election. Candidates' Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 5

A public meeting of the ratepayers and residents of Newtown was held at the local Town-hall last evening, for the purpose of hearing addresses by candidates, who have been selected…

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Grand Independent Council of New South Wales

The Australian Star · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 5

The Grand executive has sanctioned the reopening of Shakespeare Lodge, No. 51, at Host. J. J. Barnett's Harp Hotel, Wollongong, on Wednesday, February 7. The…

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The Council of Advice the Rabbit Problem

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 6

A meeting of the Council of Advice was held on Thursday afternoon, at which the following members were present:—Messrs. Alison. Bloxsome…

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Pastures Boards Council. the Negotiations with Dr. Danysz

Evening News · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 7

At the quarterly meeting of the Pastures Boards Council of Advice, held at 16 O'Connell street, Sydney, yesterday, under the presidency of Mr. W. Alison, Mr. F. W. Bacon moved…

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Chinese in Australia. Protest by the Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 6

At the weakly meeting of the Labor Council last night Miss Solina Anderson (Shop Assistants' Union) moved:-- That this council protests against any remission of the…

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Blackwattle Area. Dirt Drains and Decay. City Council to the Rescue

Evening News · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 2

The City Council promises to resume and rebuild the bouses standing on a large area of land in the neighbourhood of Alhlone Place. The scheme is a very heavy and costly one—so…

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Alien Immigration. Action by the Labour Council. Protest to the Federal Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 6

At last night's meeting of the Sydney Labour Council, Miss Selina Anderson (Shop Assistants' Union) said a great deal of prominence had recently been given to the question of…

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Municipal Elections

The Australian Star · Friday 26 January 1906 · page 7

Mr. J. W. Gosbell, who contested the Middle Ward of Paddington at the last municipal election, has announced his intention of again offering his services to the…

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The Retiring Aldermen

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 4

At the local Council meeting on Tuesday night Ald. Strange said that, as Aldermen Malley and Lawrance…

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Alderman's Narrow Escape

Evening News · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 5

Narrow escapes from drowning while bath-ing in the surf at Bondi Beach are becoming quite common occurrences. The latest has been furnished by Alderman E. Abigail, who…

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Illness of Alderman Flower

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 4

We regret to hour of the serious illness of Alderman Flower, who is reported to be suffering from the effects of a poisoned hand. On Wednesday his condition was…

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[?] Council

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 5

At Tuesday evening’s meeting o e Mosman Municipal Council, the following [?] were present: lea[?]y (Mayor) D. Mu[?] E,…

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Mosman Council

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 9

The regular meeting of the Mosman Borough Council took place on Tuesday evening, the Mayor (Ald. P…

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