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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1913

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 8

The above met at the Council Chambers last Monday night. Present— Mayor Jones (in the chair), and Aldermen Eaton, Huxley, Hand, Walker,…

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Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 4

Regular meeting on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman McCredie), Aldermen Ringrose, King, Freame, Barter, Pavesi, Young, Murray and Yeend…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 4

This Council met on Friday. Present: Mayor Summerhayes, Aldermen Bernard Lee, Reeves, Sutton, Redshaw, Anderson, Whitfield and Kelly…

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Granville Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 10

The regular meeting of the Granville Council was held on Tuesday. Present; Alderman Burns (Deputy Mayor) in the chair, and Aldermen Willoughby, McGill…

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Sutherland Shire President's Annual Minute

The St George Call · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 7

Presented to last meeting of Sutherland Shire Council by Cr. E, W. Hyndman, and unanimously adopted:- Gentlemen In placing before you a brief summary…

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Smithfield and Fairfield. Mayor Anthony Re-elected

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 11

A special meeting of the Smithfield and Fairfield Council was hold on Thursday evening for the purpose of choosing a Mayor for tho year commencing on 1st…

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Vaucluse's New Mayor. Position of Public Servants

The Sun · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 3

Until May, 1911, the Public Service Regulations precluded public servants from holding the position of mayors, but when the present Government came into power they showed…

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Council's Comic Opera

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 6

At the meeting of the Sherwood Council on Tuesday, the following letter was read from the Prospect and Sherwood Ratepayers' Association: "At a meeting…

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Hornsby Shire. President Ramsay Re-elected

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 11

The ordinary business of the Hornsby Shire Council was brought to an abrupt close, in order to proceed with the business of electing a President for the…

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Ejected Trade Union Council

Globe · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 6

Following a dispute in the Amalgamated Society of Engineers (England), and the suspension as from December 31 of the executive by the delegate meeting, the executive were last…

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Mayors Elected. Prospect and Sherwood. MAYOR McCREDIE RE-ELECTED

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 11

A special meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council was held on Thursday, for the election of Mayor, Present: The Mayor (Alderman McCredie), Aldermen…

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Hornsby's Fire Protection. Council Takes Action

The Sun · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 10

At last night's meeting of Hornsby Shire Council President. Ramsay Introduced the matter of fire protection for Hornsby. He explained, that he and Councillors Roberts…

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Mr. Joseph Cook's Eulogy. Federal Liberal Council

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 14

At a meeting of the Federal Liberal Council last night, the following resolution was carried: -- That this council expresses its profound sorrow at the…

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Council and Contract. a Fine of £50

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 11

KATOOMBA, Friday. -- On Thursday last, before Mr. T. B. Clegg, P.M., the long-foughtout case of Wall versus Neate, was brought to a conclusion…

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In Family Council Fashion Fancies the Evening Muff

Globe · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 11

A pretty and sensible fashion is growing in London of carrying a muff in the evening, especially to the theatre, or a restaurant dinner. It keeps the fingers warm in driving to…

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Electing a Mayor. on the Barrier. Nominated by the P.L.L. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 17

The Broken Hill aldermen do not elect their Mayor, though the Act says they, as representing the ratepayers, should do so. The council is now composed of seven elected…

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Manly Council's Finances. Big Receipts, and a Credit Balance

The Sun · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 10

According to the Mayor of Manly's report, read last night, the sum of £16,761 15s 4d was received during the past year for general rates (current and arrears) £2000;…

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Rockdale Municipal Band

The St George Call · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 2

For the information of many who have expressed a desire to learn how the above organisation fared at the recent N.S.W. Band Association's…

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Up-keep of Hospitals. Municipal Tax Proposed

The Sun · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 3

A letter was read at last night's meeting of the Rockdale Council from the secretary of the Hospital Saturday Fundi requesting permission to make the 20th annual…

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Big Municipal Loan

Globe · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 3

Perth (W.A.) City Council has adopted the schedule of a loan of £118,000 for public works, including city baths…

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