Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1907

3,386 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 170

Municipalisation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 4

The loading residents of Epping, those of them, at all events, who take an interest in the welfare of the place, have come to the conclusion in view of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Mosman's Mayor Alderman Leahy Re-elected

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 2

Mosman Council held a special meeting last night for the election of Mayor for the ensuing year. The only nomination received was that of Alderman P. Leahy, the retiring…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shire Councils

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 5
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

BEMBOKA, Wednesday.--Great interest was centred in the election of president of the Mumb[?] Shire Council, held at Bemboka yesterday. In January Mr. John Darcey was elected, and subsequently on his casting vote…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Conference of Traders. State Council in Session

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 9

The quarterly conference of the Country Storekeepers' Association commenced yesterday at the rooms of the association, 14 Moore-street. Among the delegates attending are Messrs. George…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Municipal. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 8

Alderman James has resigned his seat in the council. LIVERPOOL, Wednesday. Alderman Tindale, one of the representatives…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

A Successful Municipal Year

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 8

A lengthy minute reviewing the operations of the past municipal year was submitted by the Mayor (Alderman D. Brown) at the Paddington Councils last monthly meeting. Reference was made to the passing away of the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Aldermen perplexed. by New Act

Evening News · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 6

The new Municipalities Act being now in force, suburban aldermen are endeavoring to make themselves acquainted with its clauses. At the Camperdown Council meeting…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Shire Councils

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 8
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

ALBURY, Thursday.--The Rume Shire Council having decided to make Jindera the headquarters of the shire, the firei meeting was held In that centre yesterday Councillor J. F. Shuter was unanimously re-elected…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Belmore Markets. Deputation to the Lord Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 3

A deputation representing the Belmor[?] Markets Growers and Agents Association was introduced to the Lord Mayor (Alderman Thomas Hughes) by Alderman O'Sullivan,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

A Step to Home flute. an Irish Council

Evening News · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 4

LONDON, Thureday Evening.—Mr. A. Birrell, Chief Secretary for Ireland, has given notice of his intention to introduce a Bill to establish an Irish Council…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Belmore Markets Deputation of Fruit People More Accommodation Asked for Lord Mayor Gives Good Advice

The Australian Star · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 7

A large deputation representing the fruit interests in Belmore Markets was introduced by Alderman O'Sullivan to the Lord Mayor yesterday to ask for better accommodation…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Immigration. Trades-unionists Hostile. Debate in the Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 5

The Sydney Labour Council executive last week recommended that the request of the Immigration League for the appointment of two delegates to its executive should not…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

An Irish Council London, Thursday, 3.30 p.m

The Australian Star · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 1

Mr. Birrell (Chief Secretary for Ireland) has given notice in the House of Commons of a bill to establish an Irish Council…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Municipal Matters

Evening News · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 2

According to a report read at the last meeting of the Erskineville. Council, 1100 tons of metal were used on the roads; 718 yards off kerbing and guttering done; 833 yards of brick…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ashfield Municipal Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 7

The third summer-night concert arranged by the Ashfield Municipal Council in the local [?]ark, held [?] Wednesday evening, was a great success. There was a large attendance, and the performances of the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Liverpool Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 3

A special meeting of this council was held on Monday. Present: Mayor W. A. Smith, Aldermen Webster, Rouse, Whit-field, Thomas, Chapman, Christiansen…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Dundas Council. Election of Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 6

A special meeting of the Dundas Council was held on Wednesday evening. for the purpose of electing a Mayor. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman F…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Granville Council. Dr. Kerr Elected Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 11

A special meeting of the Granville Council, for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the present municipal year, was held on Friday, Present The Mayor…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →