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Council & local affairs, 1907

3,386 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 170

The New Ordinances. Criticised by Woollahra Aldermen

Evening News · Wednesday 13 March 1907 · page 3

The new ordinances, under which the municipal councils are now operating, have been received with mixed feelings by suburban aldermen, in view of the fact that for so many…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1907 · page 1

The regular meeting of the Parramatta Council was held on Monday evening. The newly-elected Mayor (Alderman J. Saunders) took the chair, and also…

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At the Council Board Municipal Matters in General Balmain

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 March 1907 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the council the Mayor (Alderman M. H. Cohen) presented a minute, which road as follows:-- "My attention has been recently drawn to an…

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Council Clerks' Examinations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1907 · page 7

In connection 'with the examination for certificates of competency as clerks to shire and municipal councils, which has been advertised to take pinco on March 27, it has been…

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Ashfield Council's Funds. Alleged Shortage. Special Audit Made. Council Clerk Missing

Evening News · Wednesday 13 March 1907 · page 6

In connection with the alleged shortage of the council's funds, the Mayor of Ashfield (Alderman Websdale) at last night's meeting or the council submitted a minute, in which…

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Alleged Defalcations by a Council Clerk a Warrant Issued

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 March 1907 · page 4

The Ashfield Council has had a warrant issued for the arrest of its late council clerk Thomas Glassop, who was in the employ of the council for 25 years, on a charge of…

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Ashfield Astonished. Council Clerk's Disappearance. Warrant for His Arrest. Borough Affairs in Confusion

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 March 1907 · page 9

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the late council clerk for the borough of Ash field, Thomas Glassop, on a charge of embezzling funds of the municipality. The warrant has…

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Municipal. Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1907 · page 10

At a meeting of the council yesterday, the five newly gazetted aldermen were present. Aldermen J. Qulity and R. White wore nominated for the Mayoralty, and the voting was:…

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Randwick Municipality and Public Reserves. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 March 1907 · page 14

Sir,--The council of the Municipality of Randwick has received an application from persons who desire to, acquire portion of the public reserves near Coogee Peach, upon which to carry on a business similar to that of the…

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A Mayor's Allowance

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 March 1907 · page 6

There was a long debate in the North Sydney Council on the proposal to allow the Mayor £150 to cover his out-of-pocket expenses during his year of office. Alderman Milson, in…

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Shire Councils

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

ADJUNGBILLY.—The Minister is to he asked to suggest someone for the position of engineer, at a salary of £250. CROOKWELL.—Mr. John Keith was elected to [?]ill…

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Blacktown Shire

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 March 1907 · page 3

Judged alone by the unpretentious, not to say fearfully dilapidated, condition of its Shire Hall, the Blacktown Council, under the new local government scheme, would never…

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North Sydney's Mayor. His Annual Allowance

Evening News · Thursday 14 March 1907 · page 7

North Sydney Council once more discussed the question of the mayoral remuneration at its last meeting, Alderman Milson having moved—"That the sum of £150 be allowed for that purpose…

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Local Government. Our State System. Municipalism at Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 March 1907 · page 4

There is still, apparently, a good deal of misunderstanding with regard to the departmental preparation of model ordinances, and an idea prevails that the code which has been…

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Shire Councils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 11

AMAROO.—At this week's meeting of the council the president was appointed to attend the conference in Sydney. It wau agreed, also, that the council approve of voting by post, the same to be supported at the…

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Shire Horses in 1906

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 13

I Writing under the above heading in I the "Live Stock Journal Almanac," Mr. Arthur G. Beck says: - "It will be; generally conceded that…

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The Golf Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 4

A meeting of the Golf Council was held yesterday, at which Mr. A. E. D'Arcy presided. It was decided to play the State amateur championship at Kensington from November 16 to 23…

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New South Walis Golf, Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 11

A meeting of the New South Wales Golf Connell was held yesterday, at which Mr. A. E. d'Arcy presided It was decided to play the State [?] championship at Kensington this year from November…

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Early Closing Act. Administration Condemned by Labor Council

Evening News · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 8

The administration of the Early Closing Act was discussed by the Sydney Labor Council last night. Mr. T. W. Kelsey, of the Hairdressers and…

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Pasture Boards Council of Advice. Meeting of the Executive

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 8

An executive metineg of the Council of Advice was held on Wednesday, 6th instant, at which Messrs. J. A. Gunn, R. T. Keys, and F. A. Mackenzie…

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