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Council & local affairs, 1909

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Liverpool Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 3

This council met on Tuesday. Present: Mayor Win. Alex. Smith; Aldermon Webster, Suttor, Whitfield, Ashcroft, Chapman, Davis, Thorn and Deadman…

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A Lord Mayor's Life. the Strain Sustained

Evening News · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 11

In connection with the recent annual election of a Lord Mayor of Sydney, we have &ad a good deal published as to the work and responsibilities entailed by the office. The Lord…

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A Pleasant Contrast. Lord Mayor Compliments Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 10

The smaller crowds in the city on New Year's Eve are accounted for by the fact that the memory of the previous year's disgraceful scenes was fresh in the minds of family heads…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held on Tuesday night. Present—Aldermen Garner, Sainsbury, Williams, Morris, Bennett, Carpenter, and Veness. In the absence of…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 11

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council was held on Tuesday. Present: Mayor Crows, and Aldermen Miller, Stieme, Pavest…

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London Country Council Exhibits

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 12

There has just been placed in the Technological Museum, Harris-street. Ultimo, an extensive loan collection from the Education Department of the London County Council. These exhibits were recently on view…

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At the Council Board Ryde

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 14

At the last meeting of the Ryde Council the Works Department urged the necessity of making immediate arrangements for the supply of white metal required for ballast in the construction of the tramway from…

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Cabramatta and Canley Vale Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 3

This council met on Monday. Present: Mayor Stimson, Aldermen Hamilton, Asimus, Ryan, Zani, Dobbie and McBuirrney…

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The Soldier's Knapsack. New Equipment Approved by the Army Council

The World's News · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 9

The British Army Council has decided to issue a new pattern of equipment to the infantry, known as the "web" pattern, which will subdivide the set into "marching and fighting"…

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Handy. Heard at a municipal meeting:—

The World's News · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 6

"I think there ought to be a bath in every house," said a working man. The chairman agreed, it would be most useful and would add to the cleanliness of the people…

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Costly Municipal Enterprise £300,000 Loss on Steamers

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 1

The London County Council [?] month a report upon the acco[?] council's working class dwellings and steamboats. This document says that the…

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The Sunday School This Page is under the auspices of the Council of the Sunday School Department. Our Boys and Girls. "A Happy New Year."

The Methodist · Saturday 2 January 1909 · page 4

Girls and Boys.—How time flies! Can you realise, boys and girls, that another year has slipped away for ever from our grasp? Tt does make one feel old to know that, the days are passing away from…

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Shire Councils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 January 1909 · page 9

BLAXLAND (Bithgow).—After discusion the council decided to reverse its previous decision in the Field M'Kenzie case, and to pay the verdict and costs (amounting with solicitors costs to about £40) given…

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Action by the Lord Mayor. Public Meeting Arranged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 January 1909 · page 7

The Lord Mayor (Alderman Allen Taylor) did not intend to take up his official duties at the Town Hall until Monday, but the appalling catastrophe in Italy claimed…

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The Commonwealth's Part Suggestion by the Lord Mayor

The Australian Star · Monday 4 January 1909 · page 1

The Lord Mayor this morning sent the following telegram to the Prime Minister at the Commonwealth:-- "I am Calling a public meeting to-morrow, at 4 O'clock, to soliclt…

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Town Hall Staff. Entertained by Lord Mayor Some Straight Talk

Evening News · Monday 4 January 1909 · page 4

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Allen Taylor) this morning officially met and welcomed the staff of the City Council at the Town Hall…

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New Lord Mayor Welcomed by the Staff the Responsibility of Officers

The Australian Star · Monday 4 January 1909 · page 5

The new Lord Mayor (Alderman Allen Taylor) commenced his official duties this morning, and members of the City Council staff, representative of all branches of the service,…

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A Municipal Theatre

Evening News · Monday 4 January 1909 · page 4

It might have been imagined that the present City Council, with the moving example of the Queen Victoria Markets before its eyes, would never dream of running the risk of a…

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New Lord Mayor. Civic Responsibility. Alderman Taylor's Big Schemes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 January 1909 · page 6

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Allen Taylor), having entered upon his new duties, made the official acquaintance of the staff of the City Council at the Town Hall yesterday…

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The City Council Lord Mayor's Progressive Policy

The Australian Star · Tuesday 5 January 1909 · page 7

On Thursday next the new Lord Mayor will submit an important minute to the City Council, in which he will outline a works programme for the present year. The…

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