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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1914

3,821 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 192

Council Owns a Gold Watch

The Land · Friday 27 February 1914 · page 9

Temora Council was considering the report of the auditor recently, when a suggestion was made that the council should dispose of a gold…

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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 speciifc information in answer to questions. CORRESPONDENCE. Cattle Saleyard Fees

The Land · Friday 27 February 1914 · page 9

Subscriber asks:—On n a council charge the fees on some cattle of mine that were token to the council's saleyards for aide, but were not…

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Athletics. N.s.w.a.a.a. Council Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 February 1914 · page 8

The council of the New South Wales Amateur Athletic Association met at the Sports Club last night. Mr. C. T. Ferguson presided. The proposal that the title "Amateur Athletic union…

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Court or Conference? Municipal Employees' Claims

The Sun · Friday 27 February 1914 · page 12

Alderman Leitch of Redfern, who attended a delegation of aldermen at which the claims of the Municipal Employees' Union were considered. referred to the matter at a meeting…

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Board and Municipal Councils

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 February 1914 · page 9

BATHURST, Thursday.--The Bathurst Municipal Council recently circularised several councils in the State in reference to taking steps to secure an amendment of the Fire Brigades…

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Municipal Depot. Balmain Mayor Has Schemes

The Sun · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 7

On Monday next Alderman H. B. Swan, of Balmain, who was elected recently, becomes Mayor of Balmain, and he gave a "Sun" reporter. to understand today that at Tuesday…

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Appreciation of the Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 11

At the close of the Ryde Council meeting on Firday night, Alderman R. T. Sutton, Mayor-elect, moved,—"That the best thanks of the council be accorded to…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 9

The fortnightly meeting was held on Friday Present: The Mayor (Alderman D. M. Anderson, J.P.) and Aldermen Fitzroy, Whitfield, Kelly, Rabone, Sutton…

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Eastwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 8

The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman M'Beath), Aldermen Horsfall, Hanks, Whittaker, Matthews, Rourke…

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Administrative Council

The International Socialist · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 4

The meeting advertised for Feb. 21st had to be postponed owing to the general secretary being called away upon urgent party business…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 7

The new council of St Mary's Municipality got to work in earnest on Monday night, when they held a lengthy sitting. There were present…

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The Evangelical Council

The Methodist · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 9

DURING the past year the Evangelical Council has endeavoured to do good work in promoting united action on the part of the Churches in matters directly associated with the promotion of spiritual life and…

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No Council. Canterbury's Plight. Work of the Municipality Held Up

Evening News · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 3

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Farmers Help the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 12

At the last meeting of Blacktown Council, Councillor Pringle presented the following petition:—"We, the undermentioned ratepayers and residents of Woodstock…

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Appeals to the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 10

The following correspondence, read at the meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council this week, was merely received…

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Topical Taps the Aldermanic Album Mayor Pritchard of Kogarah

The St George Call · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 1

Mayor Pritchard, of Kogarah, is a Parramatta native, having been born at old "Sleepy Hollow" in 1845. Like most of the youths of the period he…

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"What Can I Do for the Shire

The St George Call · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 3

Such was the apt remark of Ald. J. G. Griffin at the presidential dinner at Sutherland last week, and his remark has more than passing significance. The…

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"Making Play of the Estimates" Ald. Peat Worried About a Gag. Amiabilities of Auburn Aldermen

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 4

The Auburn Council met specially on Tuesday; Mayor G. H. Ritchie presiding There were also present: Aldermen Shelton Lock, Robinson, Hawtrey…

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Ratepayer and Council. Persecution Alleged

The Sun · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 6

Mr. Frank Silverstone, secretary of the Ratepayers Association, secured permission to address the aldermen at Prospect last night, and explain his grievance. He…

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No Dictation! Member and Council

The Sun · Saturday 28 February 1914 · page 9

"I think," explained Alderman Monahan (Mayor) at the last Rockdale Council meeting, that the town clerk was simply reminding Captain Toombs of his…

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