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Council & local affairs, 1910

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Local Government. Our State System. Municipalism at Work. Annual Reports

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 3

It is gratifying to find that many municipal councils are presenting the record of their year's work in a handy pamphlet form. A typical one may be taken—that of Lismore…

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Noxious Trades Act. Amendments Suggested. Oppositon to Municipal Powers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 10

A number of those connected with industries affected by the Noxious Trades Act met in Aarons' Hotel last night to consider their position under the measure…

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'A Municipal Dilemma

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 February 1910 · page 11

Two attempts have been made by the members of the Redfern Council to elect a Mayor for the ensuing year, but on each occasion the endeavor has been frustrated by a section of the aldermen refraining from taking part in…

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At the Council Board. Waringah Shire

The Star · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 3

At the last meeting of the waringah shire the following motions were on the business paper:-- By councillor Powell:-- "That the engineer…

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Governor Appoints Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 7

BRISBANE. Thursday.--The aldermen of Brisbane having failed to agree on the appointment of a Mayor, the Governor-in-Council today appointed Aid. J. Hetherington to the…

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Shire Councils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 12

BELLINGEN.—At the last meeting advice was received from the Shires Association that council was not liable for costs in connection with the recent ouster case, and the departmental auditors would not…

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Lang Federal Council

The Star · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 3

The last meeting of the Lang Federal Labor Council was held at the Rockdale Town Hall, when Mr. G. B. Holt (president) occupied the chair. Delegate were present from…

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Discussed by the Sydney Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 8

The proposal put forward at a meeting of the Victorian Chambers of Manufacturers early this week that in view of the scarcity of female workers in the mantle, skirt, and…

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Privy Council Appeals. Against High Court Judgments

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 10

It was cabled yesterday that special leave to appeal from the decisions of the High Court of Australia had been granted by the Judicial Committee of the House of Lords in the case…

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Swimming. Amateur Association Council Meeting. Polo Teams Disqualified

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 10

The council of the New South Wales Swimming Association held its monthly meeting at the Sports Club, Hunter-street, last night. The president, Mr. J. Taylor, occupied the chair…

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The Strikers' Wives. Labour Council Discussion. a Lively Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 10

Amid considerable disorder at the Trades Hall last night the Sydney Labour Council considered the question of providing funds for the wives and children of unionists…

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Athletics. N.s.w. A.a.a. Council Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 10

The council of the N.S.W. A.A.A. met at the Sports Club last night, and among other matters arranged the programme for St. Patrick's Day sports. Mr. W. Jones was in the chair…

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For Those Who Suffer. a "Principles Relief Fund." Trades Council Suggestion

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 7

At the weekly meeting of the Sydney Labor Council last night, an interesting discussion was aroused by the reading of minutes submitted by the executive committee in…

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The Pyrmont Destructor. Important Work by the City Council at a Cost of £17,355

The Star · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 6

Within a few weeks the work of erecting an expensive destructor plant for the City Council to deal with the ever-growing house refuse trouble, will be proceeded with. The…

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Municipal. Grenfell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 11

The extraordinary election caused by the resignation of Alderman Smith, resultedReginald Rheuben, 83, Charles William Harvcyson, 29…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council. Alderman Ringrose Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 5

A special meeting of the Prosepect and Sherwood Council was held on Monday evening for the purpose of choosing a Mayor for the ensuing year. There was a…

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Blacktown Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 8

The regular fortnightly meeting was held on Wednesday evening. Present: Councillor Wilmott (President)in the chair, Councillors Sherlock, Argus, Best…

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Hornsby Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 12

This council met on Thursday. Present: President Nixon, Councillors Morris Ramsay, Jones, Nicolsen, Tucker and Schwebel…

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Baulkham Hills Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 9

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

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Labor in the City Council. an Alderman's Remarks

The Star · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 5

Alderman W. P. Fitzgerald, member of the City Council, was present at a meeting of the King Labor League last night. Speaking on the question of Labor in…

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