Homebush Yards. City Council's Little Nest-egg. Resumption Soon. Government to Take Control. Amount of Compensation
Evening News · Tuesday 16 January 1912 · page 6
It was unofficially stated this morning that it was very probable [?] Government wonts resume the Flemington Sal[?]. The yards cover in area of about [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Congested Sussex-street. Harbor, Trust Sympathetic. City Council Offers £25,000. Something to Be Done at Once
The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 January 1912 · page 9
A deputation waited upon the Harbor Trust yesterday, with regard to the congestion in Sussex-street. The deputation, which comprised representatives of the Chambers of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Municipal Ratings
The Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1912 · page 10
Parramatta last year had a general rate of 4½d in the £, which has been raised to 5d, whilst the loan rate of 7-10d is unchanged. The general rate of Granville last…
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The Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1912 · page 3
"Disgusted" writes:-- Will you be good enough to inform me, through the medium of your paper, what steps I can take to have…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Municipal Picture Shows. Proposal Deemed Impracticable. Need for a Public Censor
The Sun · Tuesday 16 January 1912 · page 8
The proposal for the municipalisation of picture shows has created some speculation, but little concern over the matter is being evinced in any quarter…
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Evening News · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 2
Just after Alderman Stephen, the vice-chairman of the Finance Committee, was elected unopposed (Alderman Clarke withdrawing his nomination) to act as Deputy Lord Mayor…
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The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 9
At last night's meeting of the City Council, Aid. G. T. Clarke asked--What action, if any, does the Lord Mayor, as representative of the citizens of Sydney, propose to take in…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Shire Councils
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 17
CESSNOCK.—A special meeting of the council was held to consider the resignation of Councillor J. M. Macdonald, representative of A riding, who is leaving the district to take up his residence in Queensland…
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 2
We regret to report that his worship the Mayor (Alderman W.F.Jago) has been seriously ill for the past few days, the symptoms being such that his medical…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Municipal and Shire Councils to Control Parks
Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 58
At Lithgow, speaking in answer to a complaint about the smallness of the Government vote for the maintenance of reserves and parks, Mr. Beeby (Minister for Lands) said be…
Continued on Trove, page 58 →Widening Sussex-street. Lord Mayor Gratified
Evening News · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 8
The Lord Mayor stated this morning that be was pleased to learn that the Sydney Harbor Trust was considering the immediate necessity of widening Sussex-street, from the Grafton…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"Like School Boys." Newtown Aldermen Disgusted. Enforcement of Building Laws
Evening News · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 11
The question of its power to enforce the building regulations framed by the aldermen under the provisions of the Local Government Act has been a matter of much concern to the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Bankstown Council
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 3
This council met on Thursday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman A. Bransgrove), Aldermen Scanlan, Miller, Hoskins, Tower, Kennedy, Bennett and White…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Billiards. Municipal Council Match. Broken Hill
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 22
A billiard match amongst municipal council officials, resulted in a win for L. H. Beck, deputy town clerk, who, in a game of 250 up, won from J. R. Levien by 3 points…
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The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 11
The Lord Mayor presided over last night's meeting of the City Council. In furtherance of a minute recently submitted, the Lord Mayor asked for nominations for…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 8
The annual meeting of the Nepean Labour Council was held at Campbelltown on Saturday evening, 40 delegates being present, representing the following leagues:—Auburn, Campbelltown, Canley Vale,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fowl Farms in Back Yards. Householder's Grievance at Manly. Alderman Washes His Chickens
The Sun · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 4
Perhaps it is the difficulty and uncertainty of securing sprang chicken qualities in the poultry market, and extreme consideration for their boarders, that have induced many Manly boardinghouse-keepers to establish…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Labor. Municipal Employees' Holidays. the Annandale Council and an Award. Fortnight's Holidays Considered Unnecessary
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 7
At the last meeting of the Annandale Council letters were read from the two contractors under the council (for removal of garbage and carting), asking that the council should consider…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →City Council. Oxford-street Resumption
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 20
At last night's meeting of the City Council, on the recommendation of the finance committee that the minute of the Lord Mayor with regard to the utilisation of the residue land…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Harbor Trust and Sussex-st. Lord Mayor's Offer. Acceptance Practically Certain
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 9
That the Harbor Trust Commissioners will accept the Lord Mayor's offer of £25,000 from the city towards the widening of Sussex-street in practically certain. The trust's…
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