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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1911

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Ermington and Rydalmere. Re-election of Alderman Hughes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

A special meeting of the council was held on Friday to elect a Mayor for the ensuing twelve months. There were present: The retiring Mayor (Alderman G…

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Mayoral Elections. Granville. Re-election of Alderman Colquhoun

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

A special meeting of this council was held on Friday evening. Those present were: Aldermen Colquhoun, Neilson, Charlton, Skinner, Robinson, Klein…

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Cabramatta and Canley Vale. Alderman Stimson Re-elected

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

A special meeting of the council was held on Monday to elect a Mayor for the ensuing term. The chair was occupied by Mr. W. H. Johnson, town clerk…

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Municipal and Shire Jobbery. Need for Searching Government Investigation

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 1

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Rookwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of tins council was held on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman H. J. Larcombe), and Aldermen Board. Kent, Hayes…

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An Aldermanic Muddle. Proceedings Pending at Hurstville. Too Many Aldermen

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 11

The people of the Illawarra suburbs appear to run their various municipal and political champions closely together at election time. At the recent Federal elections a recount took place…

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Liverpool Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 5

This council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Bossley), Aldermen Whitfield, Ashcroft, Chapman, Suttor, Harvison, Swain, Deadman, Thorne…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 9

The regular meeting of the Parramatta Council was held on Monday. Present: Mayor Waugh, and Aldermen Noller, Hill, Champion, Bartlett, DeLow…

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Bankstown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 11

The first regular meeting of the new council was held on Thursday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Brans-grove), Aldermen Tower, Hoskins…

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Kogarah's New Mayor. Ald. W. J. Jones Elected

The St George Call · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 7

At Kogarah Council Chambers on Wednesday night a special meeting was convened for the purpose of fixing the mayoral allowance and electing a mayor for…

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Mayoral Elections. Hunter's Hill. Mayor Betts Re-elected

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 11

The election of Mayor took place on Wednesday. The full council was present, and the town clerk (Mr. W. C. Wise) took the chair. Alderman…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 10

The regular meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council was held on Tuesday. Present: Mayor Ringrose and Aldermen Yeend, Taylor, Pavesi, Young…

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Council of Railway Institute

Evening News · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 10

The following officers were elected at the first meeting of the new council of the Railway institute:—President the Chief Commissioner (Mr. T. R. Johnson): senior vice-president Mr…

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"None of Your Bombast!" the Clerk to the Alderman. a Merry Time at Hurstville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 13

Municipal matters are strangely mixed at Hurstville. A recount for the Woodville Ward in connection with the recent municipal election…

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Cremation and the Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 22

Decision regarding the merits of cremation as a means of disposing of the dead was again postponed on Thursday night by the Labor Council. Six weeks ago a communication from…

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The Mayor and His Allowance. To the Editor of "The Call"

The St George Call · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

Sir, At the Aldermanic discussion on Monday evening on the Mayoral allowance, Ald. Jones (now Mayor) and Halstead…

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Payment of Legislative Council. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 15

It is probable that the question of payment to members of the Legislative Council will be discussed in the State Cabinet before long. It is fairly certain that a majority of the…

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A Municipal Study

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 6

The Initials of words in the following lines will give the names of the six newly elected aldermen at Mulgoa, in the order of selection…

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North Botany Municipal Affairs

Evening News · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 5

At the adjourned meeting of the North Botany Council, on Friday evening. It was decided to request the Minister for Public works to change the name of the municipality of North Botany…

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Hurstville Municipal Mix Up

The St George Call · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

A recount for the Woodville Ward of Hurstville Municipality in connexion with the recent municipal election has been the cause of more than ordinary…

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