Rabbit-proof Fences. Obligation of shire councils
The Local Government Act, [?] provides that shire councils may with in their respective areas, exercise such powers and duties as arc connected…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sydney · Council & local affairs
Council & local affairs, 1914
3,821 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 192
New Steamers. Federal and Shire Line. Due in March
It was learned yesterday that names have been decided upon for two of the four new 8000-ton steamers at present under construction for the Federal and Shire line…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Surfing. Excellent Shooting. Suggestion to Council
During the holidays, the breaker shooting along almost every one of the [?]braches was excellent. Bonull Manly French water. Curl Curl. and coogee will had u day…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Nathan Retires. Rome's Cockney Mayor. No Use for Art. "Me and Michael Angelo."
"The retirement of Signor Ernesto Nathan from the Mayoralty of Rome, of which he has been officially the first citizen since November, 1907, is an event of far more than…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Lord Mayor. Speech to Town Hall Staff. Seven Days to Remove Chaos Suggested Reforms
The new Lord Mayor (Alderman R.W. Richards) entered actively on his duties this morning, when he addressed the assembled Town Hall staff in the Lord Slayor'r room. In…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Perturbed Council North Sydney Sanitation. Inspector's Serious Charge
There is desperate anxiety among North Sydney aldermen lest an inquiry into their methods of investigating charges of maladministration may be forced by the action of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Council of Churches. Promoting Friendly Relations. London, Thursday Evening
The Associated Council of Churches in Croit Britain and Germany is trying to foster friendlier relations between the two countries. It is stated that the membership is rapidly…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Municipal Elections
Immediately the holidays are over the fight will commence in the various municipalities for the election of new aldermen. It is…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Alderman Brigden's Prizes
The judge of penmanship who kindly undertook the difficult task of picking out the best three copies of the hymn has sent in his report. He says: "Not one copy showed really good capitals. Several showed good…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Coming Elections. Aldermen and Councillors
The triennial elections for aldermen and councillors for the whole of the municipalities and shires of the State will take place simultaneously on January 31, 1914, and it is provided…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Blacktown Shire
The fortnightly meeting or council was held on Monday. Present—Crs Willmot (president, in the chair), Pye, Page, Best, Angus, Pringle; the shire…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Blacktown Shire Election
Councillor A T Pringle forwards a copy of a circular received by him from Black-town (dated 30th December), also his reply thereto…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Blue Mountains Shire
At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council, held at Lawson on Tuesday last, the following were present:—Crs Wall…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Blacktown Council
This council met on Monday. Present: -Councillors T. Willmot (President), Page, Pye. Best, Angus, and Pringle. The Finance Committee reported that…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Sherwood Council
The regular meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council was held on Monday, Dec. 29. Present : Mayor McCredie and Alderman King, Ringrose, Freame,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lord Mayor. Talks to Officers. Reform Imperative
The new Lord Mayor (Alderman Richards) was installed in office yesterday morning, and shortly afterwards addressed the heads of departments and senior officers in his…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →St. Marys Council
The usual monthly meeting of the Municipal Council of St Marys was held on Monday night last. There were, present Ald Campbell (Mayor…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Reinforced Concrete. Lord Mayor's View. City Building Regulations
"One of the first things for us to strive for," said the now Lord Mayor (Alderman Richards) yesterday, "is an up-to-date Building Act…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Streets and Footpaths. Must Be Improved. Lord Mayor's Statement
The Lord Mayor, in the course of a reply to some congratulatory speeches at the Town-hall yesterday morning, outlined some of the improvements which he hoped to see carried into…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Sydney's Old Building Act. The New Lord Mayor's Action
Great satisfaction lias been expressed among the leading architects of Sydney at the news that the new Lord Mayor, Ald…
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