Hard on the Trustee. But Fair to the Council
A case which trustees, land speculators, and business folk generally, might ponder over, without disadvantage, was that on Wednesday, at Parramatta Small Debts…
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Council & local affairs, 1912
5,217 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 250
Row in Tasmanian Council "I Can Wallop You at Any Time." Hobart
A lively scene occurred at the municipal council, Zeehan Councillor Geard, who is a member of the branch of the Amalgamated Mine Employees, stood alone in a…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Sunday School This Page Is Under the Auspices of the Council of the Sunday School Department. Our Boys and Girls. When I Was a Boy
My Dear Boys and Girls,—Does your father ever say "When I was a boy"? Some fathers are constantly reminded, as they look on their own boys, of the time when they were about the same age and liked the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lawn Tennis. the Council and the Secretary
We have been asked to publish the following resolution passed on January 10:—"That this Council has full confidence in its secretary, and deplores that any statement should have been made in the Press…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →"Making" Aldermen
What has been described as "Bankstown's method, of making aldermen" was the subject of a departmental inquiry last week, when Mr. Garlick investigated the several alleged irregularities. A…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shire Council Scene. Secretary and Councillor. Melbourne
The street-lighting committee meeting of Healesville Shire Council broke up in disorder last night after a warm scene, in which the shire secretary, Mr. Alexander, and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wyalong Disaster. Action by Lord Mayor
The Lord Mayor has lost no time in taking action in connection with the relief of the sufferers by the Barrier mine disaster at Wyalong. A meeting of the executive…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Nepean Labor Council
The annual meeting of the Nepean Federal Labor Council was held at Compbelltown on Saturday, 40 delegates, representing the following leagues. were present:--Auburn…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →City Council Contracts. the Tenders Accepted
The tenders for annual contracts for the City Council for 1913 have been under consideration of the officers, and the following have been recommended for acceptance:…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Lord Mayor's Offer. Sussex-street Congestion. Proposals for Relief. £100,000 Involved
"I am prepared to give yon a contribution of £[?] provided the work is done promptly." The Lord Mayor (Str Allen Taylor) made the tempting offer to the Harbor Trust…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Municipal Matters. Goulburn
GOULBURN, Saturday.--At the first meeting in 1912 of the municipal council the sanitary and building inspector, Mr. J. A. O'Connor, submitted his annual report. Inter alia, it stated that the latter part of last…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Shire and Municipal
The Nowra Municipal Council has decided to acquire powers to control the erection of buildings. Bibbenluke (Bambala, N.S.W.) Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shire and Municipal Triennial Elections
Cardwell asks on what date the shire and municipal elections in New South Wales take place, and whether the election is annual or triennial…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mayoral Allowances. Annandale Mayor Will Not Touch It
The Mayor of Annandale (Alderman James Robertson) intimated at a meeting of the council held last night, that it would be necessary to determine whether or not an…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →An Alderman's Ablutions. Washed in Cup of Water. a "Dry" Street at Kogarah
At last night's meeting of the Kogarah Council a letter was road from the Water and Sewerage Board with reference to complaints that certain residents has their water…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Executive Council. To-day's Appointments
The following appointments were approved by the New South Wales Executive Council this afternoon:— Mr. M. H. Fitzhardinge, to be the deputy of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →What Power Has the Labor Council? to the Editor
Sir,--In your issue of to-day's date Mr. Kavanagh, secretary of the Labor Council, in a criticism of my remarks on retiring from the presidency of that body, makes some remarkable statements. Mr. Kavanagh…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →F.S.A. Western Council Agenda for the Annual Meeting
The following is a list of motions on the agenda paper to be discussed at the annual meeting of the Western District Council, to be held at Peak Hill on the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →City Yards Scandal. Crippling an Industry. The City Council Again
In last Friday's issue of the "Stock Journal" there appeared a letter signed by Badgery Brothers, referring to the City Yards. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Kangaroos. at Salford and York. Lord Mayor's Reception. Crowd Refuses to Pay Shilling. Matches on Heavy Grounds. From Our Special Representative with the Team
SOUTHPORT, December 14.—At [?] did not appeal to the [?] time a crowd wait[?] admission to be [?]…
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