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Council & local affairs, 1908

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Ex-mayor Schmitz Released

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--Eugene Sohmitz, late Mayor of San Francisco, who was sentenced to five years' imprisonment in July last for corruption, has been released as the result…

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The Municipal Finances. An Important Statement by the Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 2

At the meeting of the Granville Council on Tuesday, the Mayor said that he had received from Alderman Perry notice of the following questions:—(1) Will the…

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Shire Councils BLACKTOWN

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of Blacktown Shire Council was held on Wednesday, afternoon. Present—Crs Willmot (president), Angus, Pringle, Pearce, Pye and Donaldson, the…

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Municipality of St. Marys General Election of Aldermen For the Triennial Period commencing lst February, 1908

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 3

NOTICE is hereby given that an Election for the purpose of electing three Aldermen for each Ward of the Municipality of St. Marys—namely, East, Central and West…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 10

The fortnightly meeting of the Ryde Council was held on Friday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman S. A. Benson) and Aldermen Park, Darvall, Summerhayes…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 3

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday. Present: The Mayer (Alderman Neil), and Aldermen J. Franks, J. Catt, F. Spurway, C. Sonter, E. H. Henson, H…

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Labour Council's Affairs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 6

The financial operations of the Sydney Labour Council for the half-year ended December 31 show that the income for the term amounted to £735. Of this sum £564 was…

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Mr. Fordyce's Position. Hornsby Shire Without an Engineer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 12

Mr. Fordyce, shire engineer, attended a meeting of the Hornsby Council on Thursday evening, and read the following report: "I now respectfully beg to…

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Smithfield and Fairfield. The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 3

This council met on Wednesday. Present: Mayor Anthony, Aldermen Downey, Laughton, Bell, Stimson, Critehley and Paine…

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City Signs. Council's Further Action

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 10

At the Central Summons Court yesterday another case was heard arising out of the action taken by the City Council to regulate the size of city signs. Inspector Duncan proceeded against Joseph Daniels, of…

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British Unemployed. in Birmingham and Glasgow. Attempt to Capture a Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Afternoon.--A mob of unemployed was foiled in an attempt to invade the Birmingham Council-chamber, with the intention of capturing the Mayor…

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The Industrial World. Sydney Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 10

The financial operations of the Sydney Labor Council for the half-year ended December 31 show that the income for the term under review amounted to £735 11s 2d. Of this sum £564 18s…

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Labour Council's Finances a Prosperous Body

The Australian Star · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 15

The half-yearly financial report of the Sydney Labour Council, which was presented at Thursday night's meeting of the council, showed that the income for the six…

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The Unemployed Disorderly Birmingham Mob. Attack on the Mayor. London, Jan. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 13

A mob of unemployed were foiled in attempting to invade the Birmingham Council-house in an endeavour to capture and fasten the Mayor to a pillar outside…

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Eugene Schmitz San Francisco's Ex-mayor London, Friday, 3.5 p.m

The Australian Star · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 4

Eugene Schmitz, the ex-Mayor of San Francisco,who was convicted last year of corruption and sentenced to five years penal servitude, has been released on ball. He…

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Hornsby Council's Troubles. A Climax Reached. The Clerk Called Upon to Resign

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 10

At the close of business at a meeting of the Hornsby Shire Council, at Hornsby, on Thursday evening, the President rose, and, with much feeling, said that…

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The Sunday School This Page is under the auspices of the Council of the Sunday School Department. Thanks

The Methodist · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 4

The Treasurer of the Sunday-school Department desires to thank the following donors of Bannerettes for Sunday-school examination distinction. Mr. E. Basham, 30/-; Rev. C. T. Newman, 30/; Messrs. J…

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The Municipal Rolls. Claims Disallowed at New Town and Glebe. " Curious Revision Court Evidence

Evening News · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 7

Great interest is being Shown in the forthcoming municipal elections, especially in the Newtown district. Never in its history have there been so many probable candidates as…

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Correspondence Municipal Rating

The St George Call · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 6

To the Editor of "The Call." Sir, I notice that Ald. Monahan takes exception to some of the views I have…

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The Municipal Issue. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 8

Sir,—Permit me, through the columns of your valuable paper, to reply, as a ratepayer, to your sub-leader, "The Municipal Issue," appearing in last Saturday's…

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