Municipal Councils and Wages Board
Alderman A Campbell, of Randwick writes:— Along with some 20 others, 1 was present at the conference called for Thursday evening last 22rd instant at the Glebe Town Hell. We met…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Sydney · Council & local affairs
Council & local affairs, 1911
4,745 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 238
Country Municipalities. Broken Hill
The City Council on Friday night fixed the rates for the current year as follows:—Seven pence in the £ on unimproved capital value of all rateable land; 2d in the £ on improved…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Qualified Municipal Engineer. Mosman Gives a Lead
It was not surprising that the decision of Mosman Municipal Council to engage a qualified engineer was affirmed in the face of opposition. The way of the reformer in every walk of life is beset with obstacle…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Rockdale Council. Mayor's Minute
Aid. H. Broe, in submitting the Mayor's report for the year ended December 31 to the Rockdale Council at its last meeting, stated that the upkeep of Rocky Pt.-read continued to be a heavy drain upon the resources of the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Marrickville Council. the Mayor's Allowance
At the Marrickville Council last night, Aid. Osgood (ex-Mayor) moved the suspension of the standing orders, with a view of bringing before the council a motion standing in his name on the business…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"I'm Game for You." Indignant Aldermen at Marrickville. the Mayor's Allowance
Marrickville Council had another disorderly meeting last night, and, at one time, it looked as if a personal encounter between Alderman Ness and Alderman Richards would result…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Shire Councils
BIBBENLUKE (Bombala).—At the last council meeting A. H. Davis (coach proprietor) drew attention to the expense of licensing a vehicle to run in more than one shire. Under the present regulations it was…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Doling It Out. a Mayor's Allowance
Willoughby Council, in fixing tho Mayor's allowance recently, decided to pay it in monthly instalments. The decision was come to upon a motion by Alderman Petrie…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. Carwichael and the Labor Council. (
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Continued on Trove, page 3 →Postal Early Closing. Katoomba Council Objects
KATOOMBA, Monday.--The decision of the Postmaster-General to close the majority of the post and telegraph offices at 6 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. has met with the adverse criticism…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Inefficient Watering. Willoughby Council's Grievance Duplication Work
The Willoughby Council in reply to a communication sent, has received from the Traffic Superintendent. Tramway Department, an answer which will be sati-factory in all…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Costly City Proposals Relieving Congested Thoroughfares. Lord Mayor Looks Ahead. Forming Picturesque Avenues. £166,500 to Be Stent
For some time the Lord Mayor of Sydney has been arranging for the extension of the progressive policy when was initiated about five years ago. He has now submitted several…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Open Defiance. the Assistant Treasirer. Lectures the Labour Council. Rocks Policy Unfolded
The Assistant Treasurer astonished a deputation from the Sydney Labour Council yesterday by an open declaration of de[?]ance. The deputation condemned as un[?]t for…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →N.S.W. Executive Council. Today's Appointments. an Acting Supreme Court Judge. Two New King's Counsel
At a meeting of the New South Wales Executive Council this afternoon, the following appointments were approved:— Messrs P. Smish, president of the [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Municipal. Grenfell
The Grenfell Municipal Council has struck a general rate of 3½d in the £ on the unimproved capital value for 1911. MURRUMBURRAH, Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Municipal Employees
A largely attended meeting of the Municipal Employees' Union was held last evening, when 12 law members were enrolled, and glowing accounts of progress received from…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Record Municipal Meeting. Eighty-three Resolutions at the Glebe
The new Mayor of the Glebe (Alderman Artlett) conducted his first general monthly meeting of the council last night, when he was confronted with a particularly heavy…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Country. Aldermen to Show Cause
LISMORE, Tuesday.--A rule was granted yesterday calling upon the Mayor (Ald. Carlton) to show cause why he should not be ousted from the position of an alderman of Lismore on the…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Mayor's Position Assailed
MITTAGONG, Tuesday.--Mr. W. Cupitt to day proceeded against Aid. J. Leighton (Mayor) for acting in the capacity of an alderman in the municipality of Mittagong on the ground…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Alderman Klein Explains. to the Editor
Sir,—In your issue of the 4th inst. you make it appear that I was practically called upon to resign as an alderman for South Ward, Granville. by the South…
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