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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1908

4,610 stories in Sydney's papers · page 66 of 231

The Attitude of the Labor Council

Evening News · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 6

THE characteristic action of the Labor Council last night in taking up an irreconcilable attitude in reference to the Industrial Disputes Bill must be deplored by all who…

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N.s.w Cyclists Union—council Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 10

Mr. J.B. Holdsworth presided over the first meeting of the new council of the Cyclists' Union on Wednesday night, at the Sports Club. The executive's report dis I closed the fact that two new clubs at Dulwich–hiil and…

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In the Legislative Council. the Late Mr. Humphery

Evening News · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 7

In the Legislative Council, the President announced the death of Mr. F. T. Humphery, who had for 20 years been a member of the Council. Members received the announcement standing…

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Industrial Disputes. Amendments by Council. "Prohibitions Reinstated." Bill Reported

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 4

Consideration of the bill in committee was resumed by the Legislative Council yesterday at part 3. Clause 41, "Prohibition of Lock-outs or…

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Strike Before Wages Boards Labour Council Take Action Labour Party Attacked

The Australian Star · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 5

The Sydney Labor Council last night discussed for two hours the "direction" that was issued by its executive committee yesterday (and published in yesterday's "Star") to…

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Strikes Advocated. by Sydney Labor Council. in Preference to Proposed Wages Boards

Evening News · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 8

At the meeting of the Sydney Labor Council on Thursday night a long discussion took place in respect of the Industrial Disputes Bill at present before Parliament, in regard to which…

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Industrial Disputes Bill Protest by Labour Council Strike to Be Relied Upon

The Australian Star · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 6

The passage of the Industrial Disputes Bill through the Legislative Council is viewed with much concern at the Trades Hall, and active steps are being made in protest…

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Marketing of Fish Town Clerk's Inquiry the Recommendations the Council As Fish Agent

The Australian Star · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 1

The town clerk, Mr. T. H. Nesbill, has been engaged for a considerable time in inquiring into the conditions relating to the marketing of fish in Sydney. The investigation…

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In State Session. Industrial Disputes Bill the Council's Amendments. Shipping Matters in the Assembly

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 6

Despite Mr Wade's excellent intentions, and the sanguine hopes of the representative of the Government in the Upper House, Industrial Disputes Bill was not out of Committee in the…

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The Pastures Protection Board's Council of Advice. Rabbit Destructon Pund Committee. 10 Bligh [?] Sydney 7th April. [?]

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 3

Sir.—I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 3rd instant conveying the information [?] the Government had decided not in sanction the experimence as asked for by our…

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New Zealand's Morals. Racing, Gambling, and Sunday Drill. a Belated Council of Churches. Wellington, April 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 9

The Wellington Council of Churches comprises a number of estimable gentlemen, who content themselves for the most. part with the passing of wordy resolutions at…

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Defiant Labor Move. "Let the Strike Be -Relied Upon." Industries Disputes Bill. Action by the Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 7

'The Labor Council last night, after a discussion lasting nearly two hours, came to an almost, unanimous agreement on a motion set before. them in regard to the Industrial Disputes…

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Municipal. Camden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 3

The Camden Council has agreed on the rate for the current year of 1d in the £ on the unimproved capital value, and 0¼d on the improved capital value…

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Municipal Eating. the Legal Aspect. the Premier Appealed To

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 4

Last week, at a special meeting of the North Sydney Council, a question was raised with regard to the powers conferred on municipal bodies in levying their rates. Generally it…

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Municipal Employees. Proposed Additional Holidays

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 4

The proposal to allow the City Council's employees Boxing Day and Easter Monday, in addition to the holidays already given, namely, the annual leave of eight days, Christmas Day, Good Friday,…

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Blacktown Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 3

The Blacktown Shire Council met on Wednesday afternoon. Present: The President (Councillor Willmot), and Councillors Angus, Best, Sherlock, Pye; and…

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BlacktownShire

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers, Blacktown, on Wednesday afternoon last, Present—Ors Wilmott (president), Donaldson, Pye, Best,…

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Requisition to Mayor Taylor

The St George Call · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 8

The small front room of Rockdale Town Hall (the only one available) was not half large enough for the numbers who presented themselves in response to…

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Blue Mountains Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council was held on Monday morning. There were present—The president. (Ur…

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Auburn Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 5

This council met on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Furnival), Aldermen Lang, Gibbons, Hunter, Picken, Lightfoot, O'Sullivan, Vore…

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