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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

5,217 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 250

Their Own Value. Municipal Employees' Demands. Request to the City Council

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 4

The Municipal Employees' Union has written to the City Council submitting the following log sad condition of employment, and asking the corporation to adopt them:—…

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Presentation to a Council

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 16

At the Petersham Council last evening an interesting presentation was made to the council for the residents by Messrs. Hibbord and Goods…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 1

The regular meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council was held on Tuesday. Present: Mayor Ringrose, and Aldermen Young, Stleme, McCredle, Barter…

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Sympathy at the Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

At the Parramatta Council meeting on Monday, the Mayor, Alderman Jago, submitted a minute notifying with expressions of regret the death of the old…

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Thoroughly Competent. Willoughby Council Officers

The Sun · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 6

Some time ago strong allegations, were made against the administration of the Willoughby Municipality in respect of the work done by the permanent officers. A special…

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"If I Were Boss." Sydney's Dirty Streets. Mayor of Tinytown's Ambition

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 9

The Mayor of T[?]town H. Hayall [?]ed his developed as ambities to play the [?]ral part to re[?] life, and he fancies the Lord Mayorality of Sydney more than any other…

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Legislative Council Reform. the New Zealand Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 8

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Tuesday.--The Government's scheme for the reform of the Legislative Council is set out in the Legislative Amendment Act, which was read a first…

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Shortage of Water at Parkes. Discussion in Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 14

PARKES, Tuesday.--The shortage of water here is the principal topic. Though a supply equal to 10 gallons per head per day of the total population on the reticulation area flows…

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In Family Council Fashion Fancies Soap Bubble Colors

Globe · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 11

In the materials that were introduced for Autumn wear in London last season shot effects dominated all e[?]c. It would seem that the all-prevalling str[?]pes of the Summer had run…

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The Aldermanic Mouth. in the Street and in the Council

The Sun · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 10

Mr. Kensey, overseer of works, handed in his resignation to the Mascot Council last evening. Alderman Hardacre: The wording of that…

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Criminal Appeal. Council's Amendments Accepted. Except That in Clause 14

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 18

Mr. Holman moved in the Legislative Assembly last night that the amendments by the Legislative Council in the Criminal Appeal Bill should be agreed to. It has made the Court a…

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Dodging Death. Dangerous Circular Quay. Bequest to North Sydney Council

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 5

"We must me very careful in granting co-operation to any irresponsible body," was the comment of Alderman Anderson, at the last meeting of the North Sydney Council, when…

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Safeguarding Civilisation. Right of Freedom of Speech Socialists and Balmain Council

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

The question of dealing with the Socialities meetings at Balmain was again before the local council on Tuesday night, when a letter was received from the Balmain branch of the…

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The A.a, Union of Australasia. Meeting of the Executive Council

Referee · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 9

A meeting of the executive of the A.A. Union was held at the Sports Club, Sydney, on the 17th instant. Mr. R. Coombes (president) was in the chair, and there were also present Messrs. S. Rowley (hon. treasurer),…

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Golf Gossip. Inspection of Dobroyde Links. Proposed N.s.w. Golf Association. Gulf Council's Action. Club Competitions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 16

With the gradual approach of the cool weather and the improvement in conditions caused by the late rain, players are returning to the various links, which are beginning to bear a…

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Council of Death. Terrible Story of a French Family who Condemn their Noble Father. Son As Executioner

Globe · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 7

One of the most astounding trials in the annale of criminality took place before the Assizes of Caen, Normandy, when Baronne do Coupvrigny and her son Robert de Couyrigns…

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CHARGES UNfOUNDED. Willoughby Municipal Administration

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 13

Owing to numerous complaints throughbo[?] the Municipality of Willioughby, reflecting on the internal administraion of the council a special sub-committee was appointed in May last to…

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A Municipal Strike. London, Feb. 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 19

Two thousand municipal employees at Salford have struck work. The electric lighting plant, the gasworks, and scavenging are at a standstill…

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In Society and Out of It Lord Chelmsford in Town--Death of a Prominent Sugar-Planter--The Pursuit of Pleasure--Randwick Municipal Cot-- Personal Items--Special Constable as Best Man

The Sun · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 3

Lord Chelmsford returned to the city yesterday, and will be present at the test match which commences on Friday. The death of Mr. Lewis Nott, of…

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North Sydney Finances. Last Year's Municipal Operations

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 7

The Mayor of North Sydney, at last night's meeting of the council, submitted a minute dealing with the financial position of the municipality, and general development during the…

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