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Council & local affairs, 1909

4,589 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 230

Dreadnought Subscription List. the Lord Mayor's Fund

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 March 1909 · page 7

Among Friday's contributions to the Lord Mayor's Fund were the following:— "The Sunday Times" Newspaper Company, Ltd.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. £100[?]…

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Cumberland Council of Advice

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 March 1909 · page 10

At a meeting of the Cumberland Council of Advice held yesterday afternoon at Parramatta Mr. Herbert Easton, hon. secretary of the British Immigration…

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Native Member on India Council

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 March 1909 · page 12

It is officially stated that Satyendra Prasanna Sinha, a barrister, will succeed Mr. H. E. Richards, K.C., as legal member of the Executive Council of the Viceroy of India…

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Council Fish Market

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 4

"I am now drafting a report dealing with the proposed alterations in the matter of the fish markets," said the Lord Mayor on Saturday morning. "I am in receipt of many wires from…

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Sydney Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 8

At the last meeting of the Sydney Labour Council. the secretary stated that a further appeal for funds had been received from Broken Hill. The opinion of those in anthority at the Barrier was that the Proprietary…

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A Patriotic Council

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 6

The Cumberland Council of Progress, at its annual meeting at Parramatta on Saturday afternoon, unanimously and enthusiastically passed the following motion, moved by Mr. J. W…

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Council's Late Trustee

The Star · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 12

The Sydney Labor Council have decided to recognise the services of Mr. N. G. Watkins, who has just vacated the position of trustee. An Illuminated address will be…

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Lord Mayor's Fund. a Suggestion to Mr. Wade

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 5

On Saturday morning the Lord Mayor said:--"I am in communication with Mr. Ashton, the Acting-Premier, and a very important telegram has been sent by me to Mr. Wade, addressed…

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The Meeting at Perth. Mayor's Action Resented. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 7

At a meeting of the Metropolitan Council of the Australian Labour Federation, the president moved: "That, this council strongly resents the action of the Mayor of Porth in…

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At the Council Board. Vaucluse

The Star · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Vaucluse Council a letter was received from the Redfern Council inviting co-operation in and contribution towards the cost of a test case to…

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Lord Mayor's Appeal. Wire to Mr. Wade. Congratulations to New Zealand

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 7

A telegram has been sent by the Lord Mayor to Mr. Wade. The answer to it will be of the utmost moment in regard to the Lord Mayor's appeal for £250,000…

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Settlement Problems. Cumberland Council of Progress

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 7

The first annual meeting, of the Cumberland Council of Progress was held on Saturday afternoon last at the School of Arts, Parramatta. The following delegates were present:--Messrs…

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Council Fish Markets. Important Proposals Pending

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 7

An important proposal, which has been some time awaited, is likely to be made shortly by the Lord Mayor affecting the Sydney fish markets…

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City Council Meeting. Subjects for Discussion

The Star · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 9

Several important subjects, are set down for discussion at the fortnightly meeting of the City Council to-morrow evening. Among the finance committee's recommendations are…

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Sydney Labor Council Reform and the Price of Meat

Evening News · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 8

"A Hobbled Homebush Operator" writes:—Referring to a recent announcement that the Sydney Labor Council had carried a resolution to the effect that the Government should enact…

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City Council Topics. the Woodblocking Trouble. Another Big Resumption Proposed

Evening News · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 3

There is at present a considerable amount of talk in the city regarding the action of the aldermen in connection with the 2,500,000 wook-blocking contract. The works…

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Fever at Narrabri an Apathetic Council Narrabri, Saturday. The insanitary condition of the town is responsible

The Star · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 2

for the continuance of the [?]ever cases. The Municipal Council, in this respect, displays the greatest apathy. There are buildings in the town which should be destroyed, and which are a menace to public health…

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Municipal. Mullumbimby

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 8

For the extraordinary vacancy in the municipal council, caused by the resignation of Alderman Baker, the following nominations have been received:—Peter Nelson and…

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Woollahra Municipal Picnic. Gathering at Clontarf

The Star · Monday 29 March 1909 · page 3

The first picnic of the Woollahra municipal employees took place at Clontarf on Saturday afternoon. About three hundred took part in the function. The Mayor…

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The Property Owner Municipal and Shire Matters. Latest Property Transactions. Municipal and Shire CONTRACTS--See page 5

Weekly Supplement to Building · Tuesday 30 March 1909 · page 8

Council and Shire clerks will find these notes of great interest and value, hence in kindly supplying us with information regarding the ratings and doings of their municipalities and shires they will find they are receiving…

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