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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1907

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Petersham Municipality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1907 · page 6

Alderman F. L. Langdon (Mayor of Petersham) submitted his annual minute to the Petersham council's last meeting, and pointed out that when he took office as Mayor, two years ago, there was a debit balance…

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Parramatta Sewerage. An Important Meeting. The Liernur System Lucidly Explained. But Aid. Moxham Declines to Listen. Aid. Price Leaves the Council Without a Quorum

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1907 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the Parramatta Council to further consider the proposals of the Government for the local sewerage scheme, was held on…

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Mayor of Marrickville's Report

Evening News · Thursday 21 March 1907 · page 8

At the last Marrickville Council meeting the Mayor submitted a report on the receipts and expenditure for the past municipal year. The amount of general rates and arrears collected…

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Kuring-gai Shire-- Its Work and Rating. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 March 1907 · page 5

Sir,--The shire of Kuring-gai has recently been incorporated under the Local Government Act, and the whole machinery of local government has to be carefully installed and fitted into its place in order that the work…

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London County Council. Special Audit of Accounts

Evening News · Thursday 21 March 1907 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday Evening.—After six hours' discussion, the London County Council decided upon a special audit of its accounts on a commercial basis, in order to…

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Sydney Labour Council and the Immigration League

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 March 1907 · page 5

The secretary of the Immigration League of Australia has received the following letter, from the Sydney Labour Council:-- Dear Sir,-- In further reply to your…

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London County Council Special Audit Decided Upon London, Wednesday, 3.10 p.m

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 March 1907 · page 1

After six hours' discussion the London County Council decided to have a special audit, on a commercial basis in order to discover the present financial position of the…

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Municipal Work Changing

Evening News · Thursday 21 March 1907 · page 7

In the course of his annual minute to his council, the Mayor of Petersham (Alderman Langdon) makes reference to the chance that is taking place in municipal work. He points out…

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Local Government. Our State System. Municipalism at Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 March 1907 · page 4

Two important conferences are to be held in Sydney during the Easter holidays. The Minister for Public Works will meet the shire presidents first, and will discuss with them,…

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Sydney Labour Council and the Immigration League

The Australian Star · Friday 22 March 1907 · page 7

The secretary of the Immigration League of Australia has received the following letter from the Sydney Labour Council:-- Dear Sir,-- In further reply to your…

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A Trio of Professors. Address the Labor Council

Evening News · Friday 22 March 1907 · page 6

The proceedings of the Sydney Labor Council were varied last night by addresses from Professors MacCallum, David, Collier, and Mr. G. R. Holme, on the subject of the University,…

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Government of London. County Council's Position. a Special Audit. London, March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 March 1907 · page 7

After a discussion extending over six hours, the London County Council decided to have a special audit made, on a commercial basis, in order to discover the…

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Sydney University. Its Relation to the Community. Professors at the Labour Council. the Want of Funds

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 March 1907 · page 4

"The University and its Relaton to the Community," was the subject of several addresses by professors of the Sydney University, who attended last night's meeting of…

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Hornsby Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1907 · page 11
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The fortnightly meeting was held on Thursday. Present: The President (Councillor Hunt), and Councillors Tucker, Host, Cassell, Morris, and Nixon…

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Baulkham Hills Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1907 · page 11

This council met at Castle Hill on Friday. Present: Councillors B. Purser (President), C. Cranston, J. P. Hopkins, P. A. Pearce, and Lowe. An apology…

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Granville Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1907 · page 2

This council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman A. L. Kerr), Alderman Townsend, Lane, Ritchie, Bowden, Duncum, Pegier, Neilson, Symons,…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1907 · page 12

At the adjourned meeting of the Dundas Council on Thursday, the following were present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Neil), Aldermen F. Spurway, Catt,…

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Annandale Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1907 · page 3

A full council was present on Monday night, Mayor Wells presiding. The Mayor made a statement [?] minute with reference to…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 March 1907 · page 6

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday night. Present—The Mayor (Ald J Turner). Aid Veness, Hollier, Innes, Moore,…

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