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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

5,217 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 250

Country Road. "Neglected by Shire Council."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 6

A deputation headed by Mr. Estell, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Works yesterday to repair the road between Wickham and Hexham. It was stated that the road was in the…

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Shire and Municipal

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 3

Mr. Hynes has been elected to the vacant seat on the Broken Hill (N.S.W.) Municipal Council. Mr. A. L. Skelton, of Hay, has been…

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Shire and Municipality Legal Points

The Land · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 9

Being abstract of the opinions given by Mr. J. W. Maund, honorary solicitor to the Shires' Association, on points referred to him, through…

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A Shire's Point

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 8

A peculiar point was struck by President Whitling and his fellow-councillors, ot Baulk- ham-hllls Shire, on Wednesday evening, at tho regular meeting of the council. A few months…

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"The Worst Road." in the Whole State. Shire Council to Be Compelled to Repair. It

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 15

Replying to a deputation, introduced by Mr. Estell, M.L.A., which sought some assistance from the Government as regards tho maintenance of the main Northern-road between…

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P.p. Boards or Shire Councils

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 3

In response to a circular letter from the Carcoar Pastures Protection Board, the Kiama P.P. directors unanimously decided to protest against the…

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Jansen and the Traffic. Lord Mayor and Police Act

The Sun · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 6

The Lord Mayor (Sir Allen Taylor) was this morning in communication with the Inspector-General of Police (Mr. Day), with regard to the stoppage of traffic caused by…

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Lord Mayor's Opinion. "Cannot Be Tolerated." Police Must Stop a Repetition

Evening News · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 6

The Lord Mayor of Sydney Sir Allen Taylor, when informed this morning of the doings at Martin Place yesterday, expressed his astonishment…

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Disdains to Answer. North Sydney's Mayor. "Streets No Worse Than Others."

Evening News · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 8

The Major of North Sydney (Alderman Walker) was invited yesterday to make any reply be deemed proper to the statements published is Wednesday's "Evening News" us to the dirty…

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Theatrical Grand Council. Opposed to Strikes

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 13

At the first meeting of the Grand Council of Theatrical Industries of Now South Wales tin: following delegates were present: Messrs. it. Thorne and N. Connolly (Theatrical…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 10

The President took the Chair at 4.30 p.m. SUPREME COURT AND CIRCUIT COURTS (AMENDMENT) BILL. The debate on the motion for the second…

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Balmoral Tram Deferred. Mosman Council Protest

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 7

There was some plain criticism in respect of the refusal of the Minister for Works to go on with the construction of the proposed tram to Balmoral Beach, at the meeting of the Mosman Council on Tuesday night…

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127.—Council Liability Whilst Repairing Culvert

The Land · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 9

Case.—1. A maintenance man in the employ of the shire council, pulled up a culvert on a straight stretch of the road. The same evening, he…

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Mr. Flowers's Dilemma. Council Business for Next Week

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 5

On the motion for adjournment in tho Legislative Council last night Mr. Flowers, who was evidently in doubt as to whether tho Council had really finished with the Industrial…

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Fine Reduced. "Insult to the Council." Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 9

The Department of Justice informed the municipal council that the Attorney-General has been pleased to reduce the fine of £2 imposed on James Bampton, locally, for…

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The Labor Council. Plenty of Labour at Cobar

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 13

At tho mooting o£ the Labor Council last night a letter was received from the Cobar branch of the Amalgamated Miners' Association stating that at present there was…

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"Attend, or Resign." Warm Words in Manly Council

The Sun · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

For some time past the attendances of aidermen at Manly Council meetings have not been good. Last night Alderman Quirk referred to the situation in strong terms…

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The Arbitration Bill. Further Amended in the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 5

The Industrial Arbitration Act Amendment Dill was further considered in committee by the Legislative Council. Oilier amendments made in the bill defined…

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A Council's Complaint. Annoyed with the Justice Department

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 10

BATHURST, Thursday.--The action of the Attorney-General In reducing the fine imposed upon a man tor allowing faille to stray, without wailing for the opinion of the Balburst…

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Disarmament. I Request From Melbourne. Passed on by the Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 10

The following resolution, carried by the Melbourne Trades-hall Council, was read at the Sydney Labor Council lost night:-- That this council. viewing with alarm the ever-in…

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