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Council & local affairs, 1912

5,217 stories in Sydney's papers · page 46 of 250

The Deadly Hatpin. Sydney City Council Bylaws

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 51

The new bylaws made by the Sydney Municipal Council regarding the wearing of hatpins have been gazetted. They provide that no person while standing or walking in streets of…

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Seamen's Union Council. Probable Visit to Brisbane

The Sun · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 7

The executive council of the Federated Seamen's Union continued the business of the adjourned half-yearly meeting at the Liverpool, London, and Globe Buildings this…

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In Family Council Fashion Fancies New Cravats

Globe · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 11

The wide cambric frill of Summer fashion has developed for Winter wear into a series of charming cravats. They are made in kilted cambric lace, edged and inset with bands to…

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Unionist for England. Immigration Agent From Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 9

As the result of the decision of the Labor Government to send a representative of the Labor Council to the United Kingdom with a view to his help in selecting suitable immigrants,…

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Bay-road Gas Works. Residents Interview the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 13

At the meeting of the North Sydney Council last night, the proposed Bay-road gas works was again in evidence, although the matter discussed was whether or not approval should be…

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To Prevent Strikes. Industrial Disputes Committee. Federal Council Wanted

The Sun · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 8

The proposal of some Victorian trades unionists to establish a representative body for the purpose of determining when an industrial dispute justifies a strike, is being…

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N.s. Wales Amateur Athletic Association Meeting of the Council

Referee · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 9

The monthly meeting of the Council of the New South Wales A.A.A. wes held at the N.S.W. Sports Club on Wednesday last. Mr. W. Jones. (Public Schools A.A.A.) presided…

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A Municipal Breeze

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 17

For a short time, at Its last meeting, it seemed as if tho reputation of Globe aldermen for calmness in discussion was in danger. It all arose out of a remark in the engineer's…

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BOWLS. Municipalising a Bowling Green

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 4

The Katoomba Bowling Club, which has not been in existence a very lone time, and has not been able yet to announce Ha first inter-club match, wants the local…

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The Aesthetic Alderman

Evening News · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 4

As a recognition of his services at their alderman is the Municipal Council of Sydney for [?] years, and the also as a member of the Water and Sewerage Board, the electors of Philip…

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Presentation to Alderman Barlow

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 24

Alderman T. H. Barlow, of the City Council, was presented with an illuminated address and purse of sovereigns in the Prince of Wales' Hotel, Heynmarket, last evening…

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A Strenuous Year. Ashfield Mayor's Report

The Sun · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 2

The Mayor of Ashfield, Alderman Crane, has submitted a minute dealing with the operations of the council during his occupancy of the chair from August last. The…

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Industrial Council at Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 9

The Industrial Council is endeavouring to remove the deadlock in the negotiations for a settlement…

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Sharks in the Council

Evening News · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 11

Speaking at a presentation, to Alderman Barlow on Wednesday night, Alderman Linda[?] Thompson referred to the Municipal Council Chamber of Sydney as the aquarium,"…

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Brisbane's Mayor. "Had to Sleep on the River Bank." Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 10

At a meeting of the Brisbane City Council yesterday, Alderman A. J. Raymond was elected Mayor. In returning thanks for his election, Alderman Raymo[?]d said that some…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 13

The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. MAITLAND HOSPITAL. On the motion of the Vice-President of the Executive Council (Mr. Flowers) leave was…

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Acting-judges. Amending Bill in Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 8

In moving the second reading of the Supreme Court and Circuit Courts (Amendment) Bill in the Legislative Council, Mr. Flowers said that the principal object' of the measure was to…

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"Scab Corporation." City Council and Bandsmen

Evening News · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 4

The City Council has received offers from afters bases to give concerts is the parks suring the year. Last year the handsmen received in 6d for each performance, which lasted about…

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Harbor Trust and Council Lavender Bay Baths

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 9

Correspondence has been passing between the Sydney Harbor Trust and the North Sydney Council in respect of the baths at Lavender Pay and the situation has become so acute…

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A Check to Strikes. Federal Council Proposed

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 8

Yesterday the secretary of the Labor Council (Mr. E. J. Kavanagh), in referring to the proposal of Victorian unionists to form a representative body in order to decide when an…

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