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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

5,217 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 250

Teachers' Salaries. Mass Meeting Called. the Council's First Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 6

The newly-elected council of the Teachers' Association held its first meeting last night, Mr. P. Kennedy, the president, receiving the felicitations of the members on his election…

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Want to Secede. Kensington Disgusted. Neglected by Handwick Council

The Sun · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 9

The consideration of a proposal that Kensington should secede from the Municipality of Randwick was the avowed object of a gathering held at the intersection of…

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The Garden Village. Mascot Alderman Alarmed

Evening News · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 5

The members of the South Sydney district are pleased at the prospect of the new settlement—Daceyville—being situated within their area, but a recent turn of events has somewhat…

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Bankstown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 1

This council met on Thursday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman A. Bransgrove), Aldermen Scanian, Tower, Hoskins and Bennett. Apologies for…

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Employers' National Council

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 55

In response to the invitation of Mr. Alfred Wunderlich president of the Chamber of Manufactures, representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, the Employers' Federation, Master…

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More Police Wanted. Newtown Alderman Complains. a Neglected Suburb. What Might Happen

Evening News · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 8

Alderman Lewis, a the meeting of the Newtown Council last night, complained that the police protection for the district was inadequate…

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City Council. Remodelling Schemes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 17

At last night's meeting of the City Council the works committee made a recommendation regarding the Lord Mayor's proposal for acquiring Bartlett's corner and a small angle…

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The Picton Council's Case

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 10

The attitude of the municipal council was explained yesterday at Picton by the Mayor (Ald. L. Nicholson) and the town clerk (Mr. W. E. O'Halloran)…

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Building Regulations. Newtown Council's Predicament

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 10

Recently applications for permission to erect buildings at Newtown were refused by the local council on the ground that the land space did not conform with the regulations…

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Council Versus Church. Encroachment on the Corso

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 1

The historic fight between council and church over the encroachment of St. Matthew's Church building on the Corso at Manly came up again at Manly Council last night, when a communication from the Sydney Diocesan…

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In Family Council Fashion Fancies a Novelty

Globe · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 11

A Parisian novelty that looks very smart on a Winter hot is a simulated feather made at mousseline de role or lace which forms a charming trimming, especially in white or on…

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How to Fix a Rate. Bexley Council's Dilemma

Evening News · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 16

Bexley Council, at its last meeting, made a sirep[?] effort to decide on the rate to be struck for the ensuing year, but although six motions and ame[?]ments were tabled, and…

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Municipal Affairs at Willoughby. Inquiry Into Administration

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 7

Some time ago a sub-committee of the W[?] loughby Council, consisting of the Mayor Alderman R. T. Forsyth), and A[?]men F. H. Molesworth. Backhouse, Knight-Smith, and…

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A Municipal Laundry

Globe · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 5

Cinclnnall (U.S.A.) has recently opened a municipal domestic laundry, where poor…

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Thursday Island a Municipality

Globe · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 3

Thursday Island is being proclaimed a municipality under that name instead of Port Kennody. Much local interest is displayed in appointing a new council. Eleven nominations…

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Shire Councils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 11

MANNING (Winvham).—At the last meeting of the council the following resolution were carried: (1) That, in the opinion of the council, the time is now opportune for a water scheme to supply the Lower…

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Council Meeting

Co-operator · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 6

A meeting of the Council of the Amalgamated Association was held at Head Office on Tuesday, 23rd January 1913. There were present:—…

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Council Clerks Commended

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

The Under-Secretary for Public Works has written to the council clerks at Campbelltown, Kogarah, Warren, and Prospect and Sherwood, and to the shire, clerks at…

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TASMANIA. Council Meeting

Co-operator · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 7

Minutes of Council meeting held at the Commonwealth Coffee Palace, Launceston,, on Tuesday, January 9th, 1912, at 8 p.m…

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South Australia. Council Meeting

Co-operator · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 7

The council meeting of the South Australian Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association was held on Monday, January 15. The…

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