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Council & local affairs, 1911

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City Council Tenders

The Sun · Tuesday 28 March 1911 · page 5

The following tenders have been lodged with the City Council:--Asphalting portion of Day-street, Neuchatel Asphalte Co., £746 2s 6d; Federal Val de Travers Asphalt Co., £960…

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Workmen's Dwellings. Chippendale Resumption. Deputation to the Lord Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 March 1911 · page 7

Alderman Meagher, M.L.A., yesterday introduced a deputation to the Lord Mayor in regard to the proposed utilisation of the Chippendale resumed area. He said in doing so…

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Shire's Debt. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 March 1911 · page 7

Sir,—With reference to the paragraph under the above heading which appeared in your issue of 24th inst., as it might be inferred by people unacquainted with in the…

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Woollahra's Mayor. What He Means to Do. Cutting Down "Exes." Drastic Changes

Evening News · Tuesday 28 March 1911 · page 10

At the meeting of the Woollahra Council, held last night, Mayor Magney took charge for the first time since his erection to the chair. He intimated at the outset the there was a heavy…

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Not Sent But Dragged. Compulsory Training of Boys. Vaucluse Council Amenities Bequest Refused

Evening News · Tuesday 28 March 1911 · page 6

There was a little friction at Monday night's meeting of the Vaucluse Council, when a letter from Major Cox Taylor, of the R.A.A., regarding the temporary occupancy of a little…

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A Municipality's Money. the Mystery of Vaucluse. Question of Debit and Credit

The Sun · Tuesday 28 March 1911 · page 3

The finances of Vaucluse have been carefully considered by a good many people of late, with varying results. The fact that there was considerable difference between…

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Balmain Municipal Election

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 March 1911 · page 10

An election took place in Balmain on Saturday of an alderman to occupy the Feat for North Ward vacated by the death of Ald. Alex. Milne. The voting was:--H. P. Scott, 151; W. M. Burns, 50; informal, 1. The elected…

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An Alderman Angry. Manly Council Discussion

Evening News · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 16

At the meeting of the Manly Council on Tuesday night a discussion arose on the report of the Works Committee dealing with the proposed improvements to the Ocean…

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Conference of Suburban Aldermen

Evening News · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Mosman Council a letter was read from Mr. G A Taylor stating that in view of the fact that the Government was considering legislation affecting the…

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Shire Councillors' Conference

Evening News · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 2

The annual conference of the Shire Councils of New South Wales will be held in the wool room at the Royal Exchange, Sydney on May 15 and following days. Mr T J Campball the…

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What the Auditor Found. a Shire Council's Business "Material for a Sweeping Inquiry." Lawson

The Sun · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 7

A special meeting of the Blue Mountain Shire Council was held this morning, to consider matters relating to the administrator of the shire offices. Councillor Waterhouse…

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Farming. Shire Horses. Question of Weight and Quality

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 13

There has been a good bit of controversy about Shire horses in England of recent years. Some people have asserted that they are too big and clumsy, and not as valuable…

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The Buckjumpers. City Council Protest

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 13

Aid. Jones asked the Lord Mayor, last night, whether he had any knowledge of an arrangement whereby the lessees of the site of a picture show in Rawson-place had sold that right…

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Fast Motoring. Mosman Council Taking Action

Evening News · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 5

In the [?] of Mosman alderman motor cars dash down the hill towards the Spit at a speed which endangers the public. The matter was referred to at the last meeting of the…

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City Council Tenders Renting Rushcutter's Bay Oval

Evening News · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 8

The City Council has received an offer for renting Rushcutter;s Bay Oval which recently came under its control having formerly been vested in trustess. The proposal was…

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Waverley's Financial Position. Full Statement. the Council's Indebtedness

Evening News · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 13

The Acting Town Clerk at Waverley, Mr. W. L. Donaid at Tuesday night's meeting of the council submitted a statement showing the financial position of the borough to March 25…

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"Shameful Appeal to Public Charity." a Shire Rebuked. Woes of the Comboyne Settlers

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 10

PORT MACQUARIE, Tuesday.--On arriving at Wauchope to-day, the Minister for Works had to meet money demands in the Hastings Shire, and a rather warm encounter resulted…

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"This Is the Patriot." Dr. Arthur and the Mosman Council

The Sun · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 6

Some surprised comment was provoked from aldermen of the Mosman Council at the meeting of that body last night when a letter from Dr. Arthur. M.L.A. was…

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Bathing at Bondi. Recommendations to Waverley Council Neck-to-knee Costume

Evening News · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 13

The baths and parks committee of the Waverley Council has prepared a report for submission to the council dealing with various matters connected with surf bathing at Bondi…

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Technical Education. Heed for Linking with University. Municipal Control Opposed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 6

The South Australian Royal Commission inquiring into education matters resumed its sittings yesterday. Mr. T. Ryan, M.L.A., was the chairman…

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