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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1914

3,821 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 192

Lyndhurst District Council. the Organising Question

The Land · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 7

A meeting of the above body was held in the Chire Chambers on Thursday last; Mr. President Rowlands being in the chair. The following…

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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 quesrtions. Legal Points

The Land · Friday 20 February 1914 · 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 the…

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State Road Metal. A' Breeze Sydney City Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 3

Some sharp differences of opinion were manifested. at a recent meeting of, Sydney, City Council when a recommendation by the Works…

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Grand Council Meets. Minister to Be Again Approached

Evening News · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 9

The meeting of the grand council of the Affiliated Meat Industry Employes' Unions. which commenced at 10 o'clock this morning, was continued until well into this afternoon. The…

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Swimming. A.s.a. Council Meeting Beaurepaire Matter Revived

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 15

At the monthly meeting of the New South Wales Swimming Association, held at the Sports Club last night, it was decide to again call the attention of the Amateur Swimming Union of Australia to the action of…

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"Possibly Thousands Will Be Idle." Labor Council to Intervene

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 9

The crisis in the iron trade was introduced as a matter of urgency by Mr. A. H. Hampton, secretary of the Boilermakers' Union, at the meeting of the Sydney Labor Council last…

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Mr. Piddington's Report "Government Should Act." Labor Council Committee Appointed

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 13

At the Instance of Mr. Gulhen (Hospital and Asylum Employees), the Sydney Labor Council last night, appointed a committee to consider the report of Mr. Piddington as Royal…

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In North Sydney. Bad Municipal Results

The Sun · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 3

In recognising the truth of the Statements made by our medical friend in a letter to your paper of February 12, re the unhealthy state of Lithgow-street, I would like to place…

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Alderman and Council

Globe · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 9

J.F.J. writes: Is it legal for two alderman to enter into a contract with the council of which they are members to assess the property of the borough?…

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Ex-Mayor's Allowance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 6

At the meeting of the Lidcombe Council on Wednesday a letter was received from Ex-Mayor F. Lidbury, acknowledging receipt of cheque for £4 6s 8d as part…

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Blacktown Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 3

A meeting of Blacktown Shire Council was held on Wednesday last, there being present Councillors Best (president), Stewart, Pye, Lalor…

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Shire Baths

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 6

On the motion of Councillor Hellmrich, Herasby Council has decided to apply for the power to establish, and maintain public baths within the shire. Councillor…

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Blacktown Shire Clerk

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 4

Applications for the position of clerk and valuer to Blacktown Shire Council were opened by the council on Wednesday last. Thirteen were…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 11

The regular meeting of the Blacktown Shire Council was held on Wednesday. Present: Councillor Best (President) and Councillors Angus, Pringle, Pye, Lalor…

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Auburn Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 10

The ordinary meeting of this council was held on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman G. H. Ritchie), and Aldermen Peat, Johnson, Shelton, Robertson…

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Parramatta Council Committees

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 6

At the meeting of the Parramatta Municipal Council on Monday evening, the Mayor and aldermen in committee appointed the new committees for 1914-15…

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Rough on the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 6

The secretary, Department of Public Health, has written to Lidcombe Council, staling that the Medical Superintendent of the Rockwood State Hospital and…

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Another Amalgamation. Clothing Trades Council

The Sun · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 12

At the last meeting of the clothing, trades unions, representatives of the cutters, trimmers, pressers, tailors, and tailoresses, under the name of the Clothing Trades Council…

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Labour Council. Defence Committee Created

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 22

In view of the fact that many of the unions' affiliated with the Labour Council of New South Wales are affected or likely to be affected by the meat strike, the council has…

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Chapter XI.—Confederates in Council

The World's News · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 27

Four men sat round the fire in front of the Red Cave, listening to Boko Dan's account of "the trubble." One was cleaning a Winchester rifle and one was amusing himself with a dirty…

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