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  2. NEARLY HALF A MILLION.

    The Mayor (Sir Allen Taylor) in furtherance of his proposal to give a satisfactory traffic to the eastern suburbs, outlet for information of the general ...

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  3. NEW CITY ROADWAYS PROPOSED BY THE LORD MAYOR.

    This photo, was taken from the original water-color painted in 1819 by J. W. Lewin, and now in the Mitchell Library. Tradition has It that there was a watlle-and-dab structure in Pitt-street which did duty as Government House in Sydney before the erection of this building, hut this was the first actual Government House. The octagonal cottage with the round roof on the left of the picture, is the place where Billy Blue lived. Billy was the water bailiff or Superintendent of Water Police. He lived in this cottage for some years, and Governor Macquarie then gave him a grant ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 509 words
  4. LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

    The provision that owners laying out roads on new subdivisions have to form them to the satisfaction of the council before they can legally sell the adjoining land is one of the best ...

    Article : 350 words
  5. BOUNDARY QUESTION AT PROSPECT.

    The position of its Town-hall may make a good deal of difference to a municipality. So may Its shape. If the Town-hall is set away in one corner, or if the municipal boundary ...

    Article : 1,016 words
  6. RECOVERY OF RATES.

    At the Narrandera District Court this month Judge Rogers heard a case in which the Yanko Shire sued for rates on land held as a conditional purchase lease by W. J. Charlcsworth. ...

    Article : 225 words
  7. SYDNEY HOSPITAL CENTENARY.

    The big three nights' cycling carnival, the proceeds of which go to swell the Sydney Hospital centenary fund, will be advanced another stage this evening at the Sydney Sports Ground, ...

    Article : 236 words
  8. DEATH OF MR. JOHN GORDON.

    Mr. John Gordon, one of the best-known scenic artists in Australia, whoso work in the J. C. Williamson productions over a long series of years has been so much admired by ...

    Article : 397 words
  9. TRAM TO BALMORAL.

    The unsatisfactory position a connection with the proposed tramway to Balmoral Beach still is causing considerable association at Mosman. The local progress association has decided to ...

    Article : 52 words
  10. ENFORCING ORDINANCES.

    At one of the country councils the other day the Inspector reported that an alderman had driven a vehicle through the town without lights, a statement which the alderman in ...

    Article : 157 words
  11. A GLEN INNES WANT.

    At the last meeting of the Glen Innes Municipal Council the aldermen left blue metal, kerbing, and drain pipes alone for a brief period to indulge in a wail as to why their ...

    Article : 178 words
  12. ADVANCE, GRAFTON.

    That the Increase in the ratable value of property is not confined to the city and suburbs is shown by the valuer's report presented at the last meeting of the Grafton Municipal ...

    Article : 120 words
  13. VALUATIONS AND APPEALS.

    The system of appeals provided for by the Act does not give entire satisfaction to many or the councils, it being argued that the magistrates who hear them frequently have very little ...

    Article : 313 words
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