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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1911

4,745 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 238

Sutherland Shire

The St George Call · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 3

Ex-President Judd (it seems a pity to have to write that little word Ex) in his final minute to the Sutherland Shire Council, by the force of circumstances,…

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Blacktown Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 6

The first meeting of the now council of the above shire was held in the Council Chambers, Blacktown, on Wednesday night last…

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Sutherland Shire Elections

The St George Call · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 5

At no time of its history has Sutherland experienced so much excitement as at the recent Shire Elections. Although there were no urgent principles at stake…

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Ex-mayor of Orange Dies

Evening News · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 3

ORANGE. Saturday.—Mr. Andrew Edye, ex-Mayor of Orange, and a native of the district, died to-day at the age of 52 years. Deceased was prominent in all public movements. and…

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Administrative Council

The International Socialist · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 4

Any six persons, willing to conform to the principles and policy and rules are eligible to form brandies of the S.F.A. Sydney and Adelaide letters re…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 8

This council met on Wednesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Redshaw), Aldermen Anderson, Benson, Sutton, Bernard, Kelly and Lee…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 8

The first meeting of the new council was held on Wednesday. Present; The Mayor (Alderman J. Neil), Aldermen J. J. Midson, C. Watts, A. Edwards, F. E…

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Leichhardt's Mayor Elected. a Draw From the Hat

The Sun · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 1

The election of Mayor of Leichhardt attracted a large gathering to the Town Hall last night. The town clerk (Mr. F. H. G. Hargreaves) presided. Three candidates…

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Labor Mayor for Broken Hill a Salary of £300

Evening News · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 5

BROKEN HILL, Saturday.—Alderman T G Marke Labor representative, was last night clected mayor of Broken Hills at a salary of £300 a year. Alderman Marke is a miner…

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Ryde. The Ex-Mayor and the Finger of Scorn

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 11

The result of tho polling was not made known until 8.30 o'clock at which time Mr. Returning Officer Parry appeared on the balcony of the Town Hall and…

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Hornsby Shire. The Major and Honor and Glory

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 11

Quite a large crowd were kept codling their heels outside the Hornsby School of Arts until about 8.30 on Saturday night, waiting to hear the verdict of thee rate…

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Trades and Labour. Sydney Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 10

The weekly meeting of the Sydney Labour Council was held on Thursday night. It was proposed,—"That a deputation be formed, to consist of the president and secretary of the Labour…

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City Council Employees' Picnic. Why the Town Clerk Was Absent

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 23

At the luncheon to the visitors at the City Council employees' picnic on Wednesday, come of the speakers commented upon the absence of the Town Clerk and other officers from the function, and questioned whether…

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Late Cable News. Received To-day. Privy Council Appeals. BROWN V. BROWN

Evening News · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 8

LONDON, Friday Evening.—In the matter of Brown versus Brown, appeal from the decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court, the Judicial Committees of the privy Council…

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The Sunday School This Page Is Under the Auspices of the Council of the Sunday School Department. Advance Ashfield!

The Methodist · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 4

Croydon Park has gained rank as the pioneer in Kindergarten methods in the Ashfield Council. A splendid room, 15 feet by 30 feet, well-flighted, lofty and ventilated, has been erected. The floor is covered…

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Mulgoa Municipal Contest. "Vera prosperita e non aver necessita."

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 7

Who gave birth to the words quoted above I am not able to say. He was an Italian who lived before my advent, so I didn't know him:…

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Castlereagh Municipality

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 4

The following were returned unopposed—Edward Clemson. Isaac Smith, John Shaw, Isaac Henry Shields, Athol Colless Howell, and Charles William Parker…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1911 · page 15
Also in The St George Call

LITHGOW.—Elected: G. H. YAtes (lab.). 377; H. E. S. Bracey (Lab.), 356; R. Pillans (Lab.), 337; S. Kelly (Lab.), 331' R. T. Robinson, 320; Wm. Slattery, 316; F. Burgess (Lab.), 303; W. P. Ashley (Lab.),…

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Lord Mayor Deposed

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 February 1911 · page 13

The office of Lord Mayer of Cork has been declared vacant in the King's Bench Division at Dublin. The present occupant, Mr. Donovan, after a tie for the office,…

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