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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1909

4,589 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 230

Should Hornsby Municipalise?

The Australian Star · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 6

At the time of the dividing of areas into shires public meetings were held at all the different townships along the Milson's Point to Hornsby line, and at every, centre except…

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Baulkham Hills Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 7

This council met on Wednesday evening. Present: Councillors Hopkins (President), Whitling, Lowe, Cranston and Purser…

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A Thoughtful Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 4

At the Prospect and Sherwood Council meeting on Tuesday, Alderman Stiemo (who travels almost six miles to help in the deliberations of the civic fathers of…

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Kemp's Creek to the President of the Nepean Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 4

My dear Thomas Scott, Now you're boss of the lot, Here's a nice little knot to unravel; The Orphan School Road,…

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Blue Mountains Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 7

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers, Lawson, on Monday, Feb. 22nd. Present—Crs Waterhouse (president),…

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A Tribute to Mayor Aston

The St George Call · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 4

As it was the last chance of his term, Mayor Aston before the close of the meeting on Thursday evening, thanked the Aldermen for their kind, courteous and…

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Auburn Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the council was held on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Dr. Furnival), and Aldermen Gibbons, Lightfoot, Morice, Gray…

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Rookwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 5

The regular meeting of Rookwood Council was held on Tuesday. Present: Mayor Larcombe, and Aldermen Schofield , West, Baty, Shiels, Jenkins…

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Liverpool Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 3

This council met on Tuesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman W. A. Smith), Aldermen Webster, Suttor, Harvison, Whitfield, Ashcroft, Davis…

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Council and the Fish. Hurstville Council's Compliment

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 15

The Lord Mayor has received the following letter from Mr. Fred. W. Winke, town clerk of Hurstville:--"By direction of the Hurstville Council I have been requested to…

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City Council Topics

Evening News · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 5

At next Tuesday's meeting of the City Council the following motions (in the name of Alderman Meagher) will be considered:—In view of the council's resolution that 8s per day shall…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the above council was held at the Council Chambers, St. Marys, on Monday night last. Present—Alds Thompson…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 6

This council met on Tuesday, Present: Aldermen Soames, Freame, Pavesi, Ringrose, Miller, Stieme and Newman. An apology was read from the Mayor…

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Council and the Fish Markets

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 4

The consignment of Canadian salmon, which was put up for sale under the agency of the City Council at the Woolloomooloo markets yesterday morning, realised good prices. Only 751b…

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Cabramatta and Canley Vale Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 3

The regular meeting was held on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman G. Stimson), Aldermen Johnson, Hamilton, McBurney, Ryan, Dobbie…

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"Wake Up, Sydney!" Lord Mayor's Striking Statement. Greater Sydney Policy. Definite Lines Laid Down

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 14

It is regarded as probable that, as soon as the Royal Commission on city improvement sends in its report, steps will be taken to put before the Government the views of the…

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The Milk Supply. the Price to Consumers. Council Distribution Suggested. Albion Park

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 14

At a meeting of the local branch of the Milk Suppliers' Association, held last night in the Agricultural Hall, there was a large attendance. The action of the executive on reducing…

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To-day's Swimming. Public Schools' Championship Carnival at the Municipal Domain Baths. Hardwicke Wins 100 Yards State Championship

Evening News · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 9

The Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association held its annual championship aquatic carnival in the New Municipal Baths, Sydney Domain, this afternoon, in the presence of a…

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Municipal Card Playing

Evening News · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 13

The Paddington (London, not Sydney) Borough Council had been recommended to grant the use of a committee-room for the use of their officers' whist club…

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Equitable Municipal Taxation

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 4

Although the finance committee of the City Council have shelved the question of unimproved values taxation for 12 months, the discussion on Thursday is gratifying to…

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