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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1915

2,984 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 150

Waverley's Old Council Chambers. Offered at Auction To-day

Evening News · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 5

The old Weverley Council Chambers, on the main Bondi-road and Dalley-street, Waverley, with land having a [?] of 130ft to Bondi road, was offered at auction this morning by…

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More German Bluff. Sensational Plans. Kaiser's Council of War. London, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 1

Copenhagen messages report that the Kaiser held a Council of War in Berlin at which the whole of the military staff and a number of admirals and Ministers were present…

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Bondi Beach. Waverley Council Action. the Life Saving Club. More Lights Asked For

Evening News · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 5

At the meeting of the Waverley Council last night, several matters affecting Bondi Deach were dealt with. The baths and parks committee submitted a…

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Harbor Trust. Representation of Municipalities

Evening News · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 3

At the meeting of the North Sydney Council there was a short discussion on a letter received from the [?] Council inviting co-operation in a further effort to require the…

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Municipal Refuse. Glebe's Garbage

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 11

Recently the Glebe Council was asked by the Health Department if it were true that the contractor for the disposal of the Globe garbage, in punting it to sea, was dumping it…

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Vaucluse Mayor's Allowance. Aldermen's Conflicting Views

Evening News · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 5

A discussion regarding the yearly allowance to be paid to the Mayor of Vauciuse took place at Wednesday pigbt's meeting of the coucil, when Aldermen Stone and Christison moved…

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Mayor of Vaucluse. Alderman Sautelle Reelected. Oriticism in the Council

Evening News · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 1

Contrary to expectations, Alderman Sautelle, the present Mayor of Vaucluse, was not elected unopposed as Mayor for the year commencing on March 1 next. The election took place at…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 8

The Lord Mayor acknowledges the receipt of the following contributions to the patriotic [?]:--Already acknowledgement £182,357192; Balranald and District Patriotic Committee £223 Little Plain Patriotic [?]…

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Shire Presidents

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 8

STROUD.--Cr. A. Grant. YAKKO.--A. M. Taylor…

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Council

Co-operator · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 2

A. meeting of . the council of the N.S.W.. Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association . was held at Bowen Buildings, Central…

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Patriotic Funds. Lord Mayor's List

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 10

The Lord Mayor acknwledges the receipt of the [?] lowing, contributions to the P[?]tic Fund:- Already acknowledged, £182.357/19/2; Little Plain Pat. Fund, £223; P E. Caznea[?] £56/17/3; per…

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Drummoyne Council Election

Evening News · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 10

Owing to the vacancy in the Drummeyne Council caused by the retirement of Alderman A Foley, a bye-election to all the position of Alderman for North Ward will take place on…

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The State Council

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 16

The State Council of the Catholic Federation met on Wednesday, the 27th inst., at the offices of the Federation. Mr. P. S. Cleary (president) was in the chair, and…

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Legislative Council. Dental Board Accused

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 3

In the Legislative Council the third reading of the Dentists (Amendment) Bill was met with cries of "objection," and Mr. Bryant challenged the bill on the ground that a fair statement of…

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Arrogant' Pretensions. District Council Abolished

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The Minister for External Affairs (Mr. Mahon) to-day referred to a body in the Northern-Territory known as the District Council at Darwin, which is more…

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Catholic Federation Notes. the State Council

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 37

The State Council of the Catholic Federation met on Wednesday, 27th ult., at the offices of the Federation. Mr. P. S. Cleary (President) was in the chair, and the…

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N.s.w. Labor Council Officers

The Australian Worker · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 17

Following the usual custom, Mr. W. O'Neill, vice-president of the N.S.W. Labor Council, was unopposed for the presidency at last meeting, when nominations…

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Privy Council Meets. London, Wednesday Night

The Sun · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 5

The King, attended by his officers of State, held a Privy Council at Buckingham Palace to-day. Many Ministers and the leading members of the Opposition were present…

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Legislative Council. Dentists Bill. Grave Charges Made

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 10

There was a sensation in the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon immediately after the resumption of the sitting. Mr. Bryant said he proposed to challenge…

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Labor News From Every Bathurst P.l.l. Council

Co-operator · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Bathurst P.L.L; Council was held on 23rd Inst.; when there was a very satisfactory attendance…

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