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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1907

3,386 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 170

Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting was held on Friday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman S. Benson), Aldermen Tucker, Park, Summerhayes, Anderson, Sutton, Betts, Cox…

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Annandale Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 4

The ordinary meeting was held on Monday night when there were present Mayor Wells and Alds. Coyle, Landers, Slogan, Ridge…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 10

This council met on Wednesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Neil), Alderman Johnston, G. Spurway, Franks, Catt, and Kidson…

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Granville Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 2

This council met on Tuesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman A. L. Kerr), Aldermen Gill Lane, Bowden, Pegler. Symons, Wilkins, Neilson…

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The Ex-Mayor Replies. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 4

Sir,—A recent issue of your journal contains a letter from Mr. W. F. Noble, in reference to an alleged statement made by myself at a meeting of the Granville…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 7

The regular monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday night, there being present—The Mayor (Ald Jesse Turner), Aldermen S[?]insbury,…

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Kuringai Shire Taxation. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 18

Sir,--In my letter to your journal a few days ago on the above subject I had no intention whatever to regulate the conduct of Mr. Cowan, the worthy president of the Kuringai Shire, rather leaving that to the…

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Smithfield and Fairfield Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 3

This Council met on Wednesday. Present : Mayor Anthony, Aldermen Spring, Critchley, Stimson, King and Paine. Accounts amounting to £7 were passed…

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Town-hall Officers' Salaries. Considered by the Finance Committee. a Stormy Meeting. Several Aldermen Leave the Chamber

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 10

Regret is often expressed that a greater number of business men do not actively participate in the control of the citizens' interests, and seek positions as aldermen. A sufficiently…

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County Council Loan. London, April 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 13

The London County Council has issued a 3½ per cent, loan of £5,000,000 97. The lending financial houses took half the amount, and the public subscribed the…

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London Finance. Issue of a County Council Loan

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--The London County Council has issued a 15,000,000 loan in 3½ per cents. at £97. Leading financial houses in "the city" took…

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The Colonial Office. Administration Sharply Criticised. an Imperial Council Proposed London

The Australian Star · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 1

Mr. Deakin's proposal for the establishment of an independent secretariat, instead of the Colonial Officer, evoked considerable discussion at to-day's sitting of the Colonial…

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At the Conference. Imperial Council Proposal. a Sharp Debate. Indications of a Compromise

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Afternoon.--A long struggle, in the course of which some sharp passages have occurred, is proceeding at the Imperial Conference over Mr. Deakin's…

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A Slap in the Face. Ratepayers Against the Council. Protest to the Minister

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 2

When some of the South Warders of Rookwood saw the account in last Saturday's "Argus" that the aldermen had "no objection" to closing the roads through…

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Commonwealth Arbitration. (Before Mr. Justice O'Connor.) A.W.U. V. Pastoralists' Federal Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 18

The respondents in the case in which the parties are the Australian Workers' Union of Shearers, and the Pastoralists' Federal Council and others, applied for permission to be heard…

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Imperial Council. Australia's Proposal. Debate at the Conference. Functions of the Secretariat. London, April 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 13

The sittings of the Conference were resumed yesterday morning. A long and sharp struggle is proceeding over Mr. Deakin's proposal to establish…

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Municipal. Berry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 14

Alderman S. Maclndoe has resigned his seat in thE council. WALGETT, Friday. At a recent meeting of the Shire Council it…

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Municipal Election. Newington Ward, Auburn

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 2

The election of three alderman to represent Newington Ward, which has just been added to the Auburn Municipality, was held on Saturday. There were…

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The Sunday School [This page is under the auspices of the Council of the Sunday School Department.] Sunday School Lesson, Sunday, April 28th, 1907. Joseph Faithful in Prison.—Gen. 39 : 20 to 40 : 15

The Methodist · Saturday 20 April 1907 · page 4

Golden Text.— "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."—Rev. 2:10. I.— AN EASY CONSCIENCE, THOUGH IN PRISON. Joseph was wrongfully put in prison by his…

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Imperial Council

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 April 1907 · page 7

The Cabinet is considering the Earl of Elgin's resolution of compromise with regard to the establishment of an Imperial Council, which the…

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