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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

5,217 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 250

Municipal Bye-election. Albury

The Sun · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

A bye-election held to fill the seats in the Albury Municipal Council vacated by Aldermen Daniel and Sloey resulted in the return of Mr. P. D. Burrows, flour mill manager,…

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The Pastures Boards Quarterly Meeting of the Council of Advice Many Important Questions Discussed. Expert Opinions on Intricate P.P. Act Problems

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 3

The quarterly meeting of the N.S.W. Pasture Hoards Council of Advice was held in the board-room,56 Bridge-st.. Sydney. Those present were:—…

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Alderman Neilson

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 2

We are happy to state that the latest Information obtainable as to the condition of Alderman Neilson is of a re-assuring character. Investigations have been…

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Aldermen Get Leave

Evening News · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 14

Alderman J. T. W. Green has been granted three months leave of absence by the Van[?] Municipal Council. He has been transferred by the Post and Telegraph Department from…

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Humping Their Backs Mosman Council and Balmoral Tram. Mayor's Pertinent Questions

Evening News · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 10

The announcement made by the Minister for Public Works, through Dr. Arthur, M.L.A., that it was not intended to go on with the construction of the tram to Balm[?]ral Beach…

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Shire Councils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 22

LITHGOW.—At the monthly meeting it was decided to employ a certificated sanitary inspector at £156 per annum. A proposal to increase the wages of maintenance men to 9s per day was defeated on…

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"Minimise Our Daily-risk." Suburban Alderman Speaks

The Sun · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 1

''I think before the Government commences to build houses it should do something with the work it has in hand already; for instance, it could start on our…

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Mayor's Report. Prospect and Sherwood

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 3

Mayor Ringrose presented tho following report before his retirement:— Gentlemen,—I have the honor to report that the year…

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Meeting of Council Lapsed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 2

A special meeting of the Parramatta Council was convened by Mayor Collett for Monday evening. However, a sufficiently large number of aldermen stayed…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 20

The President took the Chair at 4.30 p.m. INDUSTRIAL ARBITRATION BILL. This bill was further considered in Committee, and the postponed clauses were taken…

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Taxing the Government. Drummoyne Council's Aim

The Sun · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 10

At the meeting of the Newtown Council last night the Drummoyne aldermen asked co-operation in the following resolutions:--"That in view of the large amount of revenue…

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Payment of Members and the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 8

Lust night the Assembly unanimously resolved to take the first step towards introducing a bill for increasing the salaries of its members. There were no points of…

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Council of Postal Associations. .A1113itratjon Oppose!}

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 18

The council of the Federal Public Service Associations in New South Wales has issued lbs annual report which traverses tho events of recent years, and of the last twelve months,…

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Paying for Music. City Council Makes Advances

The Sun · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 9

The City Council decided last night with regard to band music in the city parks, that, notwithstanding the exemption authorised by the court, whereby the council could, pay 7s…

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Subsidising a Band. Newtown Council Votes £100

The Sun · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 9

At the meeting of the Newtown Council last night the Mayor (Alderman Rigg) moved that a subsidy of £100 be granted to the local band…

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Commonwealth Steamers. Protection to Lie Low. Nepean Labor Council's Resolutions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 18

The last meeting of the Nepean Labor Council favored the idea of a line of Commonwealth steamers between Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, and also protested against…

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Girl Swimmers. Protest Against Council's Action. Special Meeting to Be Called

The Sun · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 3

Among a very large proportion of members of the New South Wales Ladies' Swimming Association the feeling exists that the decision arrived at by the council on Monday evening, still prohibiting the admission of male…

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In Family Council Fashion Fancies the Autumn Shades. Blue Serge Again

Globe · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 11

It is a recognised fact that it is the duty of every woman to try and make the best of herself by wearing clothes which suit her, both in color and in shape: therefore, it is…

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Immigration. Need for Artisan Specialists Government Policy to Be Adhered To. Labor Council Intrigue Alleged

The Sun · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 7

Sydney Labor Council is generally speaking, inclined to back up the Labor Government in its legitimate aims and policy. But, there is within the council a section that is…

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The Red Roll. Action by City Council. "Dangerous and Disgraceful Overcrowding." Motion of Protest Unanimously Carried

The Sun · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 1

The City Council last night made an official protest against tho overcrowding of the trams. The matter came up on a motion by…

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