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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1913

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LOANS. 221.—Shire Council Borrowing

The Land · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 9

(Cace.)—This council is desirous of obtaining a loan for the purpose of carrying out some draining work in the area. I take it that a shire…

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City Council Tender

Evening News · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 5

A [?] writes:—Your correspondent in last Friday's Issue evidently seems very much put out. for more than likely he belonged to one of the unsuccessful parties…

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Stock Improvements in the Shire Horse

The Land · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 4

The improvement of the shire horse proceeds apace, and the remarkable results which have been achieved over a course of years,…

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Glen Innes District Council

The Land · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 12

A meeting of the district council of the above was held in the Council Chambers, there being present:—Messrs. Ballard (chair). Gardner,…

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Nepean Federal Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 4

LIVERPOOL, Wednesday.--At the last monthly meeting of the above council, held at Campbelltown, a large number of delegates, representing Auburn, Homebush, Granville,…

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Labor Council. State Government Censured

Co-operator · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 3

Mr. Charles Fox (Bricklayers) occupied the chair at the meeting hold at the Trades Hall on Thursday evening last…

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City Council Contracts. Question of Extras

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 5

The Lord Mayor (Alderman Cocks) has circulated a minute with legard to the conference at which the city surveyor (Mr. Gordon) was asked to elaborate the replies given to…

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Athletics. Council Meeting of A.a.a

The Sun · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 4

The March meeting of the council of the Now South Wales Amateur Athletic Association was held at the Sports Club, Hunter-street…

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Supreme Court. Banco Court. (Before Mr. Justice Pring and a jury of four.) Claim for a Resumption. Donaldson v Municipal Council of Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 5

Mr. Windeyer and Mr. Norris, instructed by Messrs. S. F. Blackmore and Son, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. J. L. Campbell, K.C., and Mr. Davidson, instructed by Mr. Percy S…

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Shire and Municipality "The Land" will welcome discussion upon matters specially affecting shires and country municipalities, and will as far as possible, furnish specific information in answer to questions. Legal Points

The Land · Thursday 20 March 1913 · 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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South Coast Strike. Sydney Unions' Position. Labor Council Secretary Speaks Out. Peter Bowling's Wild Statements

Evening News · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 7

Peter Bowling and his president. A.E. Wills have been spreading themselves at the expense of the unions, and declaring what they going to do in order to bring there [?]cause to a…

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Local Government. Our State System. Municipalism at Work. the Capital Site

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 11

Although the Federal Capital site is now extra-territorial, and exempt from the local government laws of this State, the people of New South Wales may still be expected…

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Shires and Municipalities. Manilla

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 7

MANILLA, Wednesday.--Nine tenders were received by the municipal council for the sanitary contract. Mr. G. Coppins, the present contractor, was successful at a reduced charge. The council will effect a saving…

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Sydney Municipal Labor Assembly. the Parks for the People

Co-operator · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 4

Mr. John Farrell (president) occupied the chair at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Assembly held at the Trades Hall on Wednesday evening…

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Law. the State Courts. Wednesday, March 19. Banco Causes. (Before Mr. Justice Pring and jury.) City Resumption Claim. Donaldson V. the City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 5

Further evidence was taken in this case which had reference to a resumption by the City Council of certain property in George-street West, beyond the University, for…

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Shire and Municipal

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 3

On account of the Government subsidy having been reduced from [?], to [?] the Imlay (Pambula) Shire Council has decided to dismiss seven…

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Council Prosecutions

The Propeller · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 3

At Kogarah Police Court on Wednesday Inspector Wennholm proceeded against Samuel Hudson, of Marrickville, for…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 3

The meeting of Hurstville Council on Wednesday night presented the appearance of a boxing stadium. On account of the…

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Proposed Drill Hall. Meeting of Protest. " Aldermen fit for an Asylum."

The Propeller · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 2

The recent decision of Hurstville Council to offer no objection to the Commonwealth Military Authorities taking over several…

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Shire Councils and Land Boards. Dealing with Applications

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 3

At last meeting of the Kyeamba (Wagga) Shire Council, Mr. Chesterman, district surveyor, was present by instruction of the Minister for Lands,…

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