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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1910

3,835 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 192

A Slap at Mayor Waugh. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 5

Sir,—In the Sydney "Daily Telegraph" of the 22nd instant there appeared a letter headed "The Catholic Vote," and signed John Waugh, Parramatta…

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Some Big Votes for "A" Riding, Sutherland Shire

The St George Call · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 8

Councillors Hndyman and Lehane have been figuring up the requirements of their constituents, and during the past few weeks, have had placed, nearly £400…

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St. Marys Council. Monday Night

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 7

Present—The Mayor (Ald J Carpenter), Aldermen Garner, Campbell, Williams, Morris, Tolhurst, Veness, and Sainsbury…

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New South Wales Golf Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 17

The annual meeting of the New South Wales Golf Council was held yesterday. In the absence of the chairman, Mr. K. P. Simpson, Mr. A. E. D'Arcy took the chair, and the other members of the…

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Smithfield and Fairfield. The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 5

This council met on Wednesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. R. Anthony), Aldermen Fergerson, Stein, Paine, Dreis, Stimson, Critchley, and…

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Sessions Appeals. Rookwood Martyrs. The Mayor ant! Arthur Owen. The Assault on Denman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 11

At the Parramatta Quarter Sessions on Thursday, before Judge Docker, The appeal was heard of Arthur Owen, of Rookwood, against a conviction…

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Women in Council. an All-night Sitting

The Star · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 13

The pitiful waste of time which is the weakest feature of modern political speeches is by no means absent from aldermanic meetings. In Sydney we may sometimes…

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Trouble at Hornsby Council. "A Sweating Crowd."

The Star · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 10

There appears to be a general movement among employees in the different suburban municipal councils to be paid 8s a day. This matter has cropped up at several council…

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Hordern V. Hordern. the Privy Council Appeal

Evening News · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 5

Our London correspondent cables that the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has reserved judgment in the case of Hordern v. Hordern. This is a case, in connection with the…

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Rough on Hearst. New York Mayor's Strong Criticism. New York, Friday, 2 p.m

The Star · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 1

A lively scene occurred last night at the annual American press dinner. This Mayor of the City, Justice Gaynor, after some biting criticism on Mr. W. R…

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The Deadly Hatpin. Chicago Council's Ban Upon the "Weapons."

The World's News · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 21

The Chicago hatpin ordinance, which deprives Chicago women of their most cherished weapon of defence, became law recently amid a tempest of hiseing and booing from the women who…

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Labor. Family's Living Expenses. Federal Statistician Asks for Details. Trades-hall Council Refuses

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Friday.--At a meeting of the Trades-hall Council last night, a communication was read from Mr. J. H. Knibbs Commonwealth Statistician, asking that union men…

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The Sunday School This Page Is Under the Auspices of the Council of the Sunday School Department. Our Boys and Girls

The Methodist · Saturday 30 April 1910 · page 4

My dear Boys and Girls,—As yon know, I live, in the town called Bega. People say that the name was given by the blacks, and that it, means "beautiful." You have no doubt heard the phrase "Bega the Beautiful."…

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Federal-houlder-shire Handbook

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 May 1910 · page 3

The Federal-Houlder-Shire line of steamships has reprinted its useful and interesting handbook called "The Great Outposts of the Empire." Though…

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Rough on Hearst. New York Mayor's Strong Criticism. New York

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 1 May 1910 · page 1

A lively scene occurred last night at the annual American press dinner. The Mayor of the City, Mr. Gaynor, after some biting criticism of Mr. W. R…

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City Council Vacancy. Alderman Burke Resigns

The Star · Monday 2 May 1910 · page 7

In connection with the application made to the Supremo Court for the ousting of Alderman M. Burke from the City Council on the grounds that he held a position of…

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Death of Ex-alderman Kippax

Evening News · Monday 2 May 1910 · page 7

Ex-Alderman Kippax, who was for 35 years a member of the municipal council of the city of Sydney, died on Saturday afternoon, at the : age of 85, at the residence of his son-in-law…

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City Alderman Resigns. a Vacancy for Denison Ward

Evening News · Monday 2 May 1910 · page 4

Mr. Michael Burke, one of the representatives of Denison Ward in the Sydney Municipal Council, this morning tendered his resignation to the Town Clerk. He intends to offer…

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Insulting Words. Mayor of Rookwood's Case

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 May 1910 · page 12

At the Parramatta Quarter Sessions, Henry J. Larcombe (Mayor of Rookwood) appealed against a conviction by the Parramatta Bench, for using insulting words. Mr. E. R. Abigail…

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Hordern V. Hordern. Rivy Council Appeal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 May 1910 · page 8

London, Friday Afternoon.--The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, with out calling upon counsel for the respondents, has reserved its judgment in the New South…

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