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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

5,217 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 250

Baulkham Hills Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 11

This council met on Wednesday. Present: Councillors Cranston (President), Brown, Armstrong, Lowe, Whitling, and Lawson…

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Blacktown Shire Council. Fifth Annual Report

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 11

The following report was presented by the President (Councilor Willmot) at the meeting of the Blacktown Shire Council held on Wednesday, 17th January:-…

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Municipal Powers. the Case of Newtown. Alderman Lewis Indignant

The Sun · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 6

"Under present conditions." remarked Alderman Lewis, of Newtown, to-day, "an alderman, in my opinion, is occupying a ridiculous position, that makes imperative the…

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The Mayor Warned

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 6

At the meeting of the Granville Council on Tuesday, correspondence was rend from the Under-Secretary, Public Works Department, respecting proposed…

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Blacktown Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the council of the above was held in the Council Chambers, Blacktown, on Wednesday afternoon last. Present—Crs…

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Blue Mountains Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 3

A meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers, Lawson, on Wednesday last. There were present the full council (Cr. Neate arriving…

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Sutherland Shire Report

The St George Call · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 4

Thus Shire Clerk Macfarlane to last meeting of Sutherland Council :"I have the honor to submit a few observations on the work of the past…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 10

This council met on Friday. Present: Mayor .Summerhayes, Alderman Recyes, Sutton,Bernard,Anderman,Whitfield,F.W. Lee,and J.Kelly…

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Granville Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 5

This council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor(Alderman J. Colouhoun), Alderman Skinner, West, Burns, Nellson, Calderwood, Willoughby, Charlton, Riddle,…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council was held on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Ringrose), and Aldermen Young, Stieme,…

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Smithfield and Fairfield. The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. K. Anthony). Aldermen Downey, Lee, Clarke, Hope, Critchley, W. Stlmson and…

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The Nepean Times. Saturday, Jan. 20, 1912. Blue Mountains Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 4

WITH the new Shire Clerk at Bine Mountains Shire a gentleman who comes to the district with a first-class reputation, matters appear to have…

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National Council. Manufacturers' President's Ideas. Reasons for Formation

Evening News · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 10

Mr. Alfred Wunderlich, president of the New South Wales Chamber of Commerce, was this morning asked by an "Evening News" Reporter what particular Federal and State…

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Angry Lawsonites. More Attention Wanted. Blue Mountains Council Criticised

Evening News · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 11

Lawson is such a quiet little town that nobody could imagine its residents holding to indignation meeting without some strong cause. It has been very evident of late, however, that…

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Waverley Watchdogs. Appeal to Ratepayers. Protest Against Council's Action. Training Their Guns on the Enemy

Evening News · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 7

The Waverley Watchdogs is the new name given to members of a Vigilance Association recently formed in the municipality, because they are to keep an eye on the council and…

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The Sunday School This Page Is Under the Auspices Op Toe Council of the Sunday School Department. Treasurer's Receipts

The Methodist · Saturday 20 January 1912 · page 4

Our Sunday School Department's Treasurer acknowledges with thanks the following contributions received from Sunday Schools from December 11th to December 11th to December 30th, 1911:—West…

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Deputy Lord Mayor

Truth · Sunday 21 January 1912 · page 7

Alderman Milner Stephen is appointed Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney during the two months' absence of Alderman Allan Taylor in Tasmania. Alderman Stephen is…

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Doctor As Lord Mayor

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 January 1912 · page 20

Sir Thomas Crosby, the Lord Mayor or London, was presented at the Mansion House with an illuminated address from the staff and students of St. Thomas' Hospital, in recognition…

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Satirical Splashes. When the Alderman Washes His Fowls

Truth · Sunday 21 January 1912 · page 1

Alderman Dr. Neale thought the fowls should be a decent distance from any dwelling. Fowls, dead or alive, usually smelt high. When he kept fowls he had…

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Harrying the Hawker The Worms About to Turn. Deputations to the Lord Mayor and Government

Truth · Sunday 21 January 1912 · page 3

It is with regret we have to note that the persecution of honest and hardworking Australian citizens for the awful crime of selling prawns in the streets is still in full…

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