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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1907

3,386 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 170

Liverpool Civic Ructions. Alderman Christiansen Again. A Constable is Called In. The Alderman has to Retire. Have Writs been Served ?

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 3

The Liverpool Council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman W. A. Smith). Aldermen Webster, House, Bossley, Whit field, Thomas, Linklater…

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Drummoyne Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 3

It was an off meeting for Drummoyne on Tuesday night. There were present only seven of the 12 aldermen and very little business…

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Leichhardt Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 3

At the ordinary meeting on Monday night all the aldermen were in attendance, save Ald. Ainsworth, for whose absence the Mayor…

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Balmain Council

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday, the Mayor (Ald. Cohen) presiding. The Mayor read a minute in…

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday night, when there were present—The Mayor (Ald Vine), Ald Haynes, Huxley, Best, Randall, Franklin…

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Auburn Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 6

This council met on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Lambeth). Aldermen Gibbons, Lightfoot, Vore, Langley, Ritchie, Farrar, Lang, Hunter…

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Executive Council

The Australian Star · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 5

A meeting of the Executive Council was held yesterday. The business done included the appointment of Mr. Acting-Justice Rogers to preside at the forthcoming…

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Rookwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 8

The council met on Tuesday. Present The Mayor (Alderman H. J. Larcombe) and Aldermen Baty, R. S. Larcombe, Woodland. Shiells, Green, Jaws…

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Topical Taps Ornamenting the Shire

The St George Call · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 1

The popular idea of tree-planting has extended to Sutherland--and residents have shown a desire to help the Council along with a £ for £ donation towards…

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"A Certain Man." The Mayor's Scorching Minute

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 4

Mayor Larcombe read a rather unique "minute" in the Rookwood Council this week, on some statements made in a letter (published in "The Argus") from Mr…

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Legislative Council Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 13

Nominations were lodged to-day in connection with the Legislative Council elections on June 4. The following were, elected unopposed:—Sir Henry Wrixon, Messrs. E. Miller…

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Certified Council Clerks

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 6

Though not affecting the larger boroughs there is trouble ahead for the little fellows as to clerks. A correspondent writes:—"Some…

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Hurstville Council's Special Enquiry

The St George Call · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 3

The special Committee appointed to enquire into the rates for letting of the Council Chambers and also the recent burglary had their report before the…

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Cabramatta and Canley Vale Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 6

This council met on Monday. Present: Mayor Asimus, Alermen Hamilton, Ryan, Bennett, Hirst and Palmer. The Works Committee's report…

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"Prince's" Call. a Mayor Who Was Not "Koepenickedm." Caught by Portrait

The World's News · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 5

WHEN a dusky gentleman describing himself as Prince Makaroo…

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The Czar. His Reply to Council of the Empire

Evening News · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 6

LONDON, Friday Evening.—The Council of the Empire expressed to the Czar their loyal congratulations that the recent plot to assassinate him had failed…

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Scene in the Liverpool Council Chamber. Constable Called In

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 6

THE proceedings at the regular meeting of the Liverpool Council, held on Tuesday evening last, were of a rather turbulent character at times, as a result of one or two alderme[?]…

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Mosman Council (Balance of report of meeting held on 11 May 14, crowded out last issue,) Reports, Etc

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 3

Reports and recommendations of the various Committees were adopted as follows: Finance Committee…

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Municipal Ownership. Some Unique Successes

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 7

It was recently announced from Vienna that the Austrian capital has purchased for £100,000 two big undertaking, establishments…

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Municipal Auditors. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 May 1907 · page 19

Sir.--I would like to draw attention to what appears td be a hardship and injustice to a great many. The Land Government Act, 1906, was only passed on December 28, 1906, to come into operation on January 1, 1907;…

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