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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1911

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Legislative Council. a Pledge Wanted

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 8

Mr. Stanbridge (Typographical Association) moved.—"That as the State pledge does not apply in the case of appointments to the Legislative Council, this conference devise…

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Kuring-gai Shire Elections. O Riding. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 10

Sir,--With your permission I wish to draw the attention of the electors to an advertisement, inserted in today's issue by the sectional committee, and to express the hope that they will vote for the three candidates…

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Barrier Council. Aldeeman Ivey Explains. "The Sick List."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 7

A contribution to the discussion on the chaotic condition of municipal affairs at Broken Hill was made yesterday by Mr. J. H. Ivey, ex-Mayor and alderman at the…

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After the Storm. Bulli Shire Roads. Minister Promises Assistance. Land for Miners' Homes

Evening News · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 5

The disastrous results of the continued heavy rain which has fallen to the South Coast districts compelled the councillors of Bulll Shire to ask the Minister for Works, in whose care…

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To-morrow's Battle. Municipal Elections. the Labor Invasion

Evening News · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 10

Speaking at a recent banquet Mr. Cann, M.P. said: "Whatever may be said as to the policy of Labor candidates in municipal work, it must be admitted that whatever we go in for we put…

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Mosman Municipal Elections

Evening News · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 7

[?] proposals in the [?] ward the popular candidates appear to be Messrs Hardman Law and Walker who were [?]…

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Municipal Nominations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 8

Bowral.—John Beavan, Edwin Boardman, John J. Campbell, Ebenezer Davis, Thomas B. Dunwoodie, Henry Foord, George Marks, John M'Cann, William E. H. Neich, Frederick Pain, Joshua Stokes, William…

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Mosman Municipal Election

The Sun · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 5

The secretary to the West Ward Rate-payers' Association of Mosman warns the electors that unless they vote for three candidates to-morrow their ballot papers will be…

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Municipal Elections. Waverley

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 10

Mr. John M'Laughlin, one of the candidates for Nelson Ward in the Waverley municipality, addressed the ratepayers at Charing Cross last night. Mr. M'Laughlin said the municipality…

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Baulkham Hills Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 9

This council, met at Castle Hill on Wednesday. Present: Councillors Hopkins (President), Cranston, Lowe, Whitling. and Lawson…

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Nepean Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday, 18th instant, in the Council Chambers, Bringelly. There were present—Crs…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 9

The regular (and lust) meeting of the outgoing council was held on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Neil), Aldermen J. J. Midson, C. Watts, F. E…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 10

The regular meeting of the Parramatta Council was held on Monday. Present Mayor Waugh and Aldermen Noller, Henderson Barlett, Below, Thomas…

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Rookwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the council was held on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor Alderman H. J. Larcombe), and Alderman "Baty, schofield, Shiells,…

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Auburn Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 12

The ordinary meeting of the council was held on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. T. Lang) and Aldermen Jenkins,, Egan, Lock, Picken, Gray,…

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Armidale Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 11

ARMIDALE, Friday.-- At the last meeting of the municipal council the annual statistics were submitted. During 1010 the revenue amounted to £18,722, including general fund £3713, water £2108, gas works £5686,…

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Blacktown Shire. Alteration of Boundaries

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 4

Colonel Pringle has received a copy of the Local Government engineer's report, which has received the approval of the Minister for Public Works. The first intimation received…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers, St Marys, on Wednesday last Present: A[?]d Carpenter (Mayor), Sainsbury, Campbell, Tolhurst,…

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C.e. General Council

The Methodist · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 6

The meeting was opened with a hymn and short prayers, Mr. G. H. Adnam being in the chair. Visitors' reports were received also reports of Societies…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 3

The regular mooting wag held on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Ringrose), Aldermen Freame, Pavesi, Crowe, Stieme, Miller. Yeend, Soems,…

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