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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

5,217 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 250

Cleeks Complain. Want a Wages Board. Strong Criticism of the Legislative Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 11

Considerable reeling was manifested at tho last meeting of the United Clerks' Union over the action of the legislative Council in amending the industrial Arbitration Bill in the…

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Supreme Court Bill. in the Legislative Council. Governments Power of Appointment Limited

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 5

The debate on the motion for the second reading of the Supreme Court and Circuit Court Act Amendment Bill was resumed in the Legislative Council last night by Mr. Pilcher, K.C, who…

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Unionist Immigrants. a Selector From the Labor Council. a Change of Attitude. "Getting Even" a "Silly Thing."

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 8

The Sydney Labor Council has again changed its attitude in regard to the sending of a representative to England to assist the Government in the selection of immigrants. The…

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Successful Municipal Baths

Evening News · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 12

Last year the Waverley Council took over the Dondi Baths and dressing sheds, and at the, last meeting of the council, Alderman Donald asked what was the total income…

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Shires and Municipalities. Liverpool

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 13

At the last meeting of the Liverpool CouncH, the Mayor (Aid. Bossley) presiding, tho proposed amendments to the Local Government Act of 190ft were set down fow consideration as an order of the day. Ald…

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Alderman Neilson

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 6

Latest reports from the friends who have visited Alderman Nellson in the Prince Alfred Hospital are much to the some effect as those already published…

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A Mayor's Record

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 6

In response to a numerously signed requisition, Mayor Lldbury, the new Mayor of Rookwood, convened a meeting of the public for the purpose of considering the…

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Blacktown Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 8

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above council was held at the Council Chambers, Blacktown, on last Wednesday. Present—Crs. Willniot…

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Mayor Ringrose's Work. Presentation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 6

On Tuesday evening, at the Prospect and Sherwood Council Chambers (where the council meeting lasted, as usual, till midnight), Mayor McCredie, on behalf of…

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Blue Mountains Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 3

A special meeting of the council of the above was held in the Council Chambers, Lawson, on Monday last, the object being to elect a president…

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Recognising Worth and Merit. Send-off to Alderman Noller

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 6

In response to a largely-signed requisition, a meeting was called in the Council Chamber, Parramatta, on Tuesday evening by Mayor Collett, to consider the best…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 4

This council met on Friday. Present: Mayor Summerhayes, Aldermen F.W. Lee, Reeves, Bernard, Sutton, Anderson, Whitfield,Kelly, and Benson…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 8

The ordinary meeting was held on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman .r. Neil), Aldermen Midson, Edwards, Watts, F.E. Spurway, Sonter…

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Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 10

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council was held on Tuesday. Present: Mayor L.G.H. McCredie, and Alderman Ringrose, Stieme,…

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 8

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday night, when there was present—The Mayor (Ald. Jones), Ald. Vine, Huxley,…

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Granville Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 10

The ordinary meeting of this council was held on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Charlton), anil Alderman Skinner, Colqunoun, Riddle…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 11

This council met on Wednesday. Present: Councillors T. Willmot (President), G. Best, Pringle, Pyc, Angus and Knox. The finance committee reported the…

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Nepean Labor Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Nepean Labor Council was hold in the Temperance Hall, Penrith, 50 delegates attending. The following branches were represented:…

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Reduction of a Fine. Council's Complaint. Attorney-general Explains

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 19

The aldermen of Bathurst aver that their council has been insulted by the Department of Justice by a fine imposed on one James Bampton, for allowing cattle to stray, having…

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Co-operation. a Victorian Proposal Fa Yoked by the Melbourne Trades Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 14

Willi a view to preventing unionists being affected by what is described in Labor circles as "the steadily Increasing cost of living," a I conference was recently held in Victoria. It…

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