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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1907

3,386 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 170

An Irish Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 13

Mr. A Birrell, Chief Secretary for Ireland, has given notice of a bill to establish an Irish Council…

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Special Council meeting

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 7

A special meeting of the Mosman Council was held on Wednesday night, to receive the outgoing Mayor’s report,…

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Leichhardi Council. Ald. Fraser Causes a Scene

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 3

There were present at Monday's meeting, Mayor Neal, Alds. Lonsdale, Treadgold, Fletcher, Connolly, Pearson, Fraser Hoarn…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council. Once More—"The Old Thing."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 8

The regular meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council was held on Tuesday. Present Mayor Soam es, and Aldermen Meaking. Pavesi, Crowe, Vidler…

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The City Council and Day Labour. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 7

Sir,—There is an announcement in your fournal to the effect that the City Council is about to have certain wood-blocking done by day labour in order to make another trial as to its…

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The Sunday School. [This page is under the auspices of the Council of the Sunday School Department.] To Superintendents

The Methodist · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 4

Superintendents of Sunday-schools in each of the districts concerned are requested to inform the Convener of the Committee arranging the Conference Sunday-school Gathering in their centre of the…

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Shire Councils

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 February 1907 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

BATHURST, Sunday.--Mr. Harold M'Intosh has been re-elected president of the Abererombic Shire Council for the ensuing year. COONAMBLE, Saturday.--Mr. W. M. Keogh has been…

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Municipal. Bowral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 February 1907 · page 8

An awkward situation has arisen In connection with the election of Mayor of Bowral Council. According to the new ordinances. the election of Mayor must take place between…

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Federal-houlder-shire-bucknall Lines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 February 1907 · page 8

Messrs. Birt and Company, Limited, Sydney agents for the undermentioned steamers, report movements as follows:- The Cornwall arrived at London, 18th ult. The…

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An Imperial Council. Mr. Reeves' Suggestion. London, Feb. l8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 February 1907 · page 7

Mr. W. P. Reeves, High Commissioner for New Zealand, suggests that in the event of the Colonial Conference becoming a permanent council, meeting when…

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The Waverley Council V. the Surf Bathers. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 February 1907 · page 7

Sir,--With reference to the latest rule enacted by the Waverley aldermen in issuing instructions that all persons must dress or undress in the dressing sheds (or, to give the proper title, yards), and are not allowed to do…

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Shire Councils

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 12
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

BATHURST, Tuesday.-- Mr. Herbert Williams, of Sydney, has been appointed joint engineer of the Oberon and Blaxland shires at a salary of £375 per annum. COONABARABRAN, Tuesday,--Mr. D.J.[?] had been…

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City Council. Municipal Swimming Baths

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 7

A meetltig of the City Council was held at the Town-hall last night, presided over by Alderman S. E. Lees, the Lord Mayor being unable to attend owing to illness…

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At the Council Board Municipal Matters in General Newtown

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Newtown Council the Mayor presented his report on the year's operations of the borough. The receipts had been as follow:--Bank of…

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Shire Councils and Valuations. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 11

Sir.--While local government marks a new and important epoch in our history, the shire councillors have a stupendous task before them, and should have the support and…

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Imperial Council. Canada in Opposition

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 9

LONDON, Tuesday.--Speaking yesterday in the Canadinn House of Commons, Sir Wilfrid Laurior (Prime Minister of Canada) declared that his Government still adhered…

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An Imperial Council. Not Favoured by Canada

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 9

Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada, speaking in the Dominion House of Commons, said that the Canadian Government still adhered to its view that…

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A Council Sued Two Hundred Pounds Claimed

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 1

In the District Court to-day, before Judge Murray and a jury, there was an action in connection with alleged defective drainage and damage to property…

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