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Council & local affairs, 1906

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting was held on Friday, Present: The Mayor (Alderman W. Thompson) and Aldermen Tucker, Anderson, Sutton, Cox, and Redshaw…

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Granville Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 2

The Council met on Wednesday. Present were the Mayor (Alderman C. Townsend) find Aldermen Kerr, Colquhoun, Pegler, Lane, Gill, Kirk, Wilkins, Neilson…

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Annandale Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 5

The ordinary meeting was held on Monday. Present—Mayor Ridge and Aldermen Abrams, F. W. V. Smith, Broad, Wells, McLean…

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Peculiar Work of the Council

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 20

THERE is some peculiar work going on at the Town Hall in regard to the Destructor project, and it would seem as if the wheels…

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Our Council Clerk Seriously Ill

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 4

On Tuesday night last Mr J G Bissland, Council Clerk, Penrith, was found on the step at the back door of his residence in Henry-street, in an unconscious…

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Public Meeting at Rookwood. A Candidate Warms Up. Girls and Revolvers.—"The Idiotic Council."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 2

A well-attended public meeting was held in the Rookwood Town Hull on Monday, in connection with the forthcoming municipal election. Mr. W. Gilliver…

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The Sunday School (This page is under the auspices of the Council of the Sunday School, Department.] Finances

The Methodist · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 4

The Treasurer acknowledges with thanks the following contributions to the Sunday School Department:—Grafton, 7s 6d; Camdenville, 3s 3d; Emmaville, 6s 10d; W. Cresswell O'Reilly, 10s (donation to…

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Municipal Memoranda

The St George Call · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 5

Candidates are warned that nominations close on Monday for all municipal vacancies, and that nomination forms must be signed by at least two persons…

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Municipal Eleethons, 1906. Borough of Mosman, To the Electors of Balmoral Ward

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 2

Ladies and Gentlemen,— In. coming forward as a candidate for election to a seat in the local council to represent the Electors of…

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Municipal Matters. Candidates

The Mosman Mail · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 2

After a long spell of apathy there is to be a call to arms and a lusty light for seats in our local Council. Popular…

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Municipal Elections. To the Editor

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

Dear Sir,—Re the coining Municipal Elections, I shall be pleased if you will allow me, through the medium of…

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Municipal Elections, 1906, Borough of Mosman. to the Electors of Balmoral Ward. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 8

In coming forward as a candidate for election to a seat in the local Council to represent the Electors of Balmoral Ward, I cannot preface…

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La municipalizzazione del pane a Palermo

L'Italo-Australiano = The Italo-Australian · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 5

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Municipal Work for Unemployed. London, Jan. 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 11

At the instigation of Mr. John Burns, President of the Local Government Board, the Battersea Borough, which is included in his constituency, has engaged 2000…

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Municipal Auditors. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 15

Sir,—Mr. W. James's letter which appeared in your issue of to-day touches, but only lightly, upon a very interesting incident in municipal government. I cordially agree with him when he deprecates the selection…

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A Municipal Grievance. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 4

Sir,—The action of the Hurstville Council in regard to the closing of the list of voters for the forthcoming election next month seems somewhat arbitrary, as it will be the means of disfranchising those…

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Municipal Auditors. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 8

Sir,—I strongly endorse all your correspondent's remarks in this day's issue on the above question, and I trust that in the intended new Municipalities Act that the auditing will be done by Government officials. It…

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Municipal. Liverpool

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 7

A SPECIAL meeting of the above council was held at the Council Chamber on Wednesday evening last. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Smith), and Aldermen Thomas,…

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Municipal Notes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1906 · page 12

At Ermington and Rydalmere, matters municipal are particularly quiet. There are no signs of opposition to Alderman W. Spurway (Rydalmere Ward) or Mayor…

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At the Council Board. More Trouble at Waverley. Aldermen Leave the Chamber. Waverley

The Australian Star · Tuesday 30 January 1906 · page 8

Still another deadlock took place in the Waverley Council last night. A special meeting had been called for half- past 7, but at about 8 o'clock Alderman…

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