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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

5,217 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 250

Actors' Troubles. Labor Council Action. a Joint Delegation

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 10

The representatives of the Actors' Union last night asked the assistance of the Labor Council in regard to what they described as a policy of organised victimisation on the part of…

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Sydney Labour Council. Sympathetic Action. Will Assist the Northern Unionists

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 9

Yesterday a telegram was received from Mr. J. Moir, secretary of the Queensland Labour Cluncll, as follows:—"Gentral strike on. Fifty unions involved Complete stoppage of…

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Lithgow Prisoners. Labor Council to Co-operate with P.l.l

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 15

In regard to the imprisonment of Lithgow unionists, at the Labor Council last night, Mr. A. Vernon (United Laborers' Protective Society) moved that the council executive…

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New Municipalities Wanted. Dissatisfied Ratepayers

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 10

There in agitation at the present time in two of the Northern Suburbs municipalities for separation, and formation of new-local government arms. The possibility of the desired result being accomplished in either case,…

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Blacktown Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 5

This council met on Wednesday. Present: Councillors T. Willmot (President), Pringle, Best, Knox and Pye. An apology was made for the absence of Councillor…

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Baulkham Hills Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Baulkham Hills Shire Council was held on Wednesday. Present:—Councillor Cranston (President), and Councillors Whitney, Brown…

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A Teetotal Mayor

Evening News · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 9

TAMWORTH, Saturday.—At a special meeting of the Municipal Council, the Mayoral allowance for the [?] year was fixed at £100. Alderman C.T. Piper was elected Mayor, and…

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Blacktown Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 6

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday afternoon last, in the Council Chambers, Blacktown. Present—Councillors Will[?]ot…

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Rookwood Municipal Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 19

At the last meeting of the Rookwood Municipal Council it was decided to draw the attention of the inspector-General of Police to the existence of a plot of ground in John-street, Rookwood, which was acquered in 1930 for…

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Shots at Auburn Aldermen. To the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 2

Sir,—I wish to draw attention to the unsatisfactory way some of the aldermen have of dealing with the correspondence and the unjust treatment meted out to…

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Blue Mountain Shire Engineer

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 15

At a special meeting of the Bine Mountain Shire Council, held on Monday last, the following resolution submitted by the committee of the whole, was unan[?]mously carried:—…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 9

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Ryde Council was held in the council chambers, Ryde, on Thursday evening, 25th inst. Present: The Mayor (Alderman…

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Granville Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 10

The ordinary meeting of this council was held on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Colquhoun), and Aldermen Charlton Riddle Calderwood…

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Blue Mountains Shire Special Meeting

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 3

A special meeting of the above shire council, took place on Monday last. Business: "To deal with the evidence taken by the special enquiry…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 7

The regular monthly meeting of the St. Marys Municipal Council was held on Monday night last. Present— The Mayor (Ald. K. Campbell), Ald…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 11

The usual meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council was held on Tuesday. Present: Mayor Ringrose and Aldermen Yeend, Murray, Barter, Pavesi, Freame…

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A Blacktown Shire Matter. To tho Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 5

Sir,—Recently the majority of employees engaged by the Blacktown Shire received one month's notice of dismissal, but were subsequently re-engaged as…

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Secession. Neutral Bay and Cremorne Residents. Not Satisfied with North Sydney Council. Making a New Municipality

Evening News · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 7

There is a general opinion among Neutral Bay and Cremorne residents that Waringsh Ward, which embraces the whole of Neutral Bay to the Mosman boundary, is being…

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Farmers and Settlers. Western District Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 20

GILGANDRA, Friday.--The annual conference of delegates from the F. and S. Association to the Western District Council was held here yesterday. The branches represented were…

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Trades and Labour. Actors' Complaint to Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 20

A representative of the Actors' Union on Thursday night laid before the Labour Council complaints that members of the union were unable to secure engagements, and it was finally decided that the president…

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