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Council & local affairs, 1914

3,821 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 192

LIDCOMBE. Alderman E. L. Kingsley Chosen

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 11

On Thursday evening the Lidcombe Council met for the purpose of fixing the Mayor's allowance and electing a Mayor for 12 months from 1st March next. The…

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New Mayors & Presidents Granville. Alderman Charlton Elected

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 11

At the special meeting on Tuesday, for the election of a new mayor for the Municipality of Granville for the remainder of the present municipal year…

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DUNDAS. Alderman P. E. Spurway Re-elected

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 11

A special meeting of the council was held on Wednesday for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing term. A full council was present…

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Ermington and Rydalmere. Re-election of Alderman Swane

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 11

A special meeting was held on Wednesday for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the new municipal year. Present. The Mayor (Alderman Edgar Swane)…

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Shire Clerk and Valuer

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 4

Ail advertisement appears In this issue inviting applications for the position of Shire Clerk and valuer at Blacktown…

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Smithfield and Fairfield. Alderman J. E. Anthony Re-elected

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 11

There was a full council present at Smithfield and Fairfield on Tuesday, when the election of Mayor took place. Also present were a number of…

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Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 4

The first meeting of the new council was held on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman McCredie), Aldermen King, Bartan; Donnelly, Jones, O'Neill…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 9

This council met on Wednesday. Present: he President (Councillor G. Best), Councillors Pringle, Angus, Pye, G. Lalor and Stewart…

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Hornsby Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 9

This council met on Friday. Present: President Ramsay and Councillors Schwebel, Best, James, Bembrick, Higgins, Hellmrich, Roberts, and G. Smith…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 4

This council met on Friday. Present: Mayor Anderson, Anderson, Aldermen Redshaw, Kelly, Whitfield, Sutton, Reeves, Herring. Rabone, and Fitzroy. The Mayor…

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Not Enfield Council

Evening News · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 10

In the first edition of the "Evening News" of Tuesday last a discussion on the estimates which took place at Burwood Council was in advertently credited Co Enfield Council, which…

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Blue Mountains Shire Cr. Wall Re-elected President

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 3

At Law son on Wednesday the first meeting of the newly-constituted Blue Mountains Shire Council was held. There were present Councillors Wall…

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League of Wheelmen. Council Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 24

Mr. A. E. O'Brien, a former president of the League of N.S.W. Wheelmen, was welcomed by his colleagues, when he once again took his seat on the league council at the fortnightly meeting on Wednesday evening…

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Eleven Years in the East End Popular English Missioner's Approaching Visit. Alderman and Rev. W. H. Lax

The Methodist · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 8

One of the hardest problems confronting the Christian Church to-day is that of the "down-town" Church —the Church that has lost its ancient prosperity, and is surrounded by an apathetic, if not antagonistic,…

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The Council. To the Editor of the Nepean Times

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 1

Sir. Herewith are a few lines in answer to the poem sent along in reference to the council by Chas Shepherd:—There is a man we all know well…

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Discontent Elsewhere. Numerous Disputes. Labor Council Active. Considering Several Disputes

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 14

The executive of the Labor Council, consequent upon resolutions passed at the last meeting of delegates, will on Tuesday night consider what line of action will be adopted…

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"No Surrender!" Decision of Employees' Council. Original Demands Adhered To

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 14

The offer made by the employers was considered last night by the Grand Council of the Australasian Ment Industry Employees, consisting of representatives of the unions of meet…

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More Discipline Wanted. Labor Council and the Strike. Secretary's Statement

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 14

The statement was made last night that the Sydney Labor Council will not intervene in the dispute, for the present at any rate. The reasons for this are that the Australasian Meat…

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Victor Trumper's Complaint. Answered by Board of Control Secretary. "N.z. Cricket Council Caused Delay"."

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 15

Referring to remarks attributed to Victor Trumper in an interview cabled from New Zealand on Thursday, in which the great batsman was said to have protested against the delay…

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In Family Council the Linen Cupboard What It Should Contain a Mistake to Have Too Much Matter for Careful Consideration

Globe · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 16

A good housekeeper always takes great pride in her linen cupboard, not only in the quality and quality of its contents, but also in the order and condition in which the cupboard itself is…

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