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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1913

4,642 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 233

Angry Aldermen. Scene at North Sydney Council Meeting. Allegations of Bribery. Rugby League Officials' Denial

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 11

Alderman Clark was the principal figure in a couple of scenes of his own creating at the meeting of the North Sydney Council last night. Serious charges were made, but happily before…

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Aldermen Fall Out. Rowdy Meeting at North Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 7

The atmosphere of the North Sydney Council meeting last night was disturbed several times, charges of bribery being thrown about the chamber, and at times all vestige of order…

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Waverley's Mayor. Dr. Lamrock Re-elected

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 2

A special meeting of the Waverley Council was held last night for the current year. Alderman Campbell proposed that the present…

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Hornsby Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 3

This council met on Thursday. Present: President Ramsay, Councillors Roberts, Nixon, Morris, Dobson, Best, Nicolson, and Sclwebel…

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Drawn From the Hat. Shire Sweepstakes. Bathurst

The Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 7

The business of the Turon Shire Council promises to be interesting during the next few months. The council is divided into rival factions, and Councillor Godfrey has…

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Electric Light. City Council and Suburban Contracts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 9

Certain statements having been made with regard to alleged unfair competition said to have been introduced by the City Council with a view to obtaining the electric light…

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Glebe Council. Looking After Health Matters. Last Year's Work

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 4

In his annual report the Mayor of Globe (Alderman F. L. Artlett) reviewed the work carried out by the council during the past year. In regard to health administration, he said…

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Neglected Bronte. Waverley Council, Wake Up! Things Requiring Immediate Attention

Evening News · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 3

"Ozone" writes:— have you taken a trip to Bronte Beach by map? it is Nelson's Bay, named to assist, if assistance is required, to revere and keep…

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Sensational Charges. Allegations of Corruption. Scene in North Sydney Council. Footballers at the Bar

The Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 1

Sensational allegations were voiced in the North Sydney Council last night by Alderman Clark, and the resultant proceedings were of an extremely disorderly nature at…

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"Humbugged the Council." Mascot's Member Carpeted. Mr. Page in Defiant Mood. an Aldermanic Threat

The Sun · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 5

Mr. Page, M.L.A., was present at last night's meeting of the Mascot Council. He had been invited to attend and explain certain matters…

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North Shore Bridge. Municipal Conference to Be Convened

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 14

Contrary to expectations, there was no mention made at the meeting of the North Sydney Council last night of the proposal by the directors of the Sydney Ferries, Limited, to…

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Hew Municipal Draftsman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 2

At the Parramatta Council meeting on Monday, H was reported that the special committee appointed in that behalf had decided to recommend the appointment of…

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Ashfield's New Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 11

The Ashfield Council has elected Alderman C. H. Algie Mayor…

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Shire Councils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 11

CANOBOLAS (Orange).—The reduction of the subsidy to the Canobolas Shire Council of 15s in the £ has led to the dismissal of half the council's working staff, 20 men being dispensed with on Saturday…

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Alderman Resigns. Protest Against Crowded Homes

Evening News · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 3

Alderman H. Green has received from the North Sydney [?] Tuesday night when [?] regress to has [?]…

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Letters to a Lord Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 6

As Chief magistrate of the City of Melbourne, the Lord Mayor (Cr. D. Hennesay) receives some remarkable correspondence. One day last week he received…

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Granville Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 12

At the regular meeting of the Granville Council, on Tuesday evening, it was resolved to adopt a rate of 4½d in tho £ on tho unimproved capital value. The election of Mayor…

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Council Meeting

Co-operator · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 2

A meeting of the council of the Amalgamated Association was held at Head Office on Monday night, 3rd February, 1913. There were present…

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Cheap Fruit. Perambulating Kiosks. Lord Mayor's Objections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 7

A scheme which will, so it is stated, ensure a much cheaper fruit supply than at present is under the consideration of the City Council. That body has been approached by a private…

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Waverley Council Clock

Evening News · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 13

"Ratepayer" writes:—Though the Waverley alderman are spending a lot of the ratepayers' money on roads and generally improving the borough a little matter nearer home has…

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