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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1915

2,984 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 150

Shall we Let the Belgians Starve? Parramatta to Answer. The Mayor Tries to Rouse the People

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1915 · page 10

On Tuesday evening a meeting of the residents of Parramatta was held In the council chambers, Parramatta, to consider, at tho invitation of the Mayor, the…

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In Family Council Lenten Fare Wholesome Dishes to Suit All Tastes (Lecturer-in-Charge, Domestic Science Department, Sydney Technical College.)

The Globe and Sunday Times War Pictorial · Saturday 13 March 1915 · page 20

Now that we have entered upon the Lenten season—a period in which all classes as a rule abstain from meat to a more or less degree— housewives will be looking for something to…

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Municipal Election. Two Aldermen for Newtown

The Sun · Sunday 14 March 1915 · page 5

An election was held at Newtown yesterday for the purpose of filling vacancies in the Kingston and Camden Wards caused by the deaths of Aldermen Elstub and Lawler…

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Newtown Municipal Elections

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 March 1915 · page 13

Following are the results of the elections held yesterday in the Mcwtown Municipality to fill the vacant seats in the Camden and Kingston Wards:—…

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Newtown Council Election

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 9

Oil Saturday an election took place at Now- town for tho purpose of filling vacancies in the Kingston and camdon Wards of Newtown Council, caused by the deaths of Aid. Elstub and…

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Montenegro Wants Help. Lord Mayor Receives a Cablegram

Evening News · Monday 15 March 1915 · page 5

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman richards) has received the following cablegram from Sir Roper Parkington, Consul-General for Montenegro, London:—…

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Kuring-gai Shire Movement

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 7

A meeting was held in the Killara Hall last night, convened by the president of Kuring-gal Shire (Cr. James Young) for the purpose of linking up the various committees in the…

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Acetylene Explosion. Mayor of Berry Injured. Nowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 10

Mr. Richard Shepherd, Mayor of Berry, was charging an acetylene lighting plant last night at his residence, [?]omaderry, when an explosion occurred. Mr. Shepherd suffered…

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City Council and Recruiting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 9

The City Council, at the instance of Aldermen Griffin and Jones, recently instructed the Town Clerk, Mr. Nesbitt, to report as to the best method of stimulating recruiting. Mr…

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Council and Balmain Ferry

The Sun · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 8

Considerable interest is being manifested locally in the negotiations between the Balmain (New Ferry Co., Ltd., and the Balmain Municipal Council concerning the charges for…

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Executive Council. To-day's Appointments

Evening News · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 5

The Executive Council at its meeting, this afternoon approved the following appointments to the Public Service. Mr. G. R. Williams, as deputy licensing…

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Paddington Improvements. Result of Council's Inspection

Evening News · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 8

As a result of the tour of inspection of the [?]rough recently made by the Mayor and alderman of Paddington, a number of improvements are to be put is head…

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Hospital Refuse. Not to Be Handled by Council Men

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 4

The health committee of the City Council takes exception to the practice of the Sydney Hospital officials having offensive matter placed in garbage boxes for removal to the…

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In Equity. (Before the Chief Judge, Mr. Justice Simpson.) Suit for Injunction. Stewart v Enfield Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 5

The hearing was continued of the suit in which Samuel Stewart prayed for an injunction to restrain the Council of the Municipality of Enfield from allowing certain…

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The Municipalities. Mr. Griffith and the Future

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 8

The Minister for Public Works, referring yesterday to the re-arrangement of work amongst Ministers, by which he takes over with him the local government work, said that this has…

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Patriotic Funds. Lord Mayor's List

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 14

Already acknowledged, £190,859/11/4; Kyeamba Shire Patriotic Fund, £7/17/6; Mitchel Shire Patriotic Fund, £15/3/6; Raymond Terrace Patriotic Fund, 12/6; Coopernook Public School, 11/6; Badgerebong Patriotic…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Parramatta Council was held on Monday. Present, The Mayor (Alderman J. H. Graham), Aldermen DeLow, Brown, Marsden…

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Bronte Baths. Waverley Council's Decision

Evening News · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 4

It is the intention of the Waverley Council by-and-bye to take over the Bronte Baths and run them in conjunction with the surf sheds as a municipal concern. But this is not likely to…

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Prize Ships. Privy Council Appeals

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 8

The Governor is officially advised by the Imperial authorities as to the procedure which should he followed in regard to appeals to the Privy Council from Oversea Prize Courts…

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Water Shortage. North Sydney's Plight Council to Approach Government

Evening News · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 6

The shortage of water at North Sydney was discussed at the meeting of the local council on Tuesday night. Alderman Cowdroy had, a motion as the [?] paper that the Water…

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