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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1915

2,984 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 150

Shire Horse Society's Medals

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Tasmanian A. and -P. Society, the accounts showed that the year's expenditure totalled £5861, and the working account disclosed a profit of £583. It was…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 2

At the last meeting of Hurstville Council Ald. Low presented a petition from a number of residents of Woodville Ward…

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Labor Council's Affiliation

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 8

The Newcastle Labor Council has affiliated with the Sydney Labor Council. The Newcastle body is an executive representing all the unions in that district, with the exception…

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Lyndhurst District Council

The Land · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 4

The annual meeting was held in Cowra on 23rd February, the following branches being represented by delegates, viz., Cowra, Canowindra, Darby's Falls, Mt. McDonald,…

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LOANS. 40. Narraburra. Shire Loans Objected to

The Land · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 9

"That this Conference protest against the Shires being allowed to borrow money as provided by the Local Government (Shire Loans) Act, 1914."…

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Labour Council. Increase of Strength

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 8

The announcement was made at last night's meeting of the Labour Council that the Newcastle Labour Council had become affiliated with the central body. This means, said the…

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Perth Liberals. Appointment of Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 8

PERTH, Thursday.—The Liberal League conference resolved to establish a Liberal council, which will have full powers in respect to (1) Parliamentary candidates; (2) construction of…

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A Borrower's Liability. a Case Against Two Shire-farmers

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 4

In a Victorian court recently a farmer sued two share-farmers to recover £60 for the loss of a valuable mare. The defendants were given the use of the mare…

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Council Meetings. 58. Hastings. Councillors' Subsistence Allowance

The Land · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 11

"That provision be made in the Amending Bill or Ordinance for Councillors resident in the town where Council holds its regular meetings, to receive…

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Municipal Appeals

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 8

Courts of Appeal for appeals against assessments in northern suburbs municipalities have been fixed and follow:—North Sydney, April 28, at courthouse; Willoughby, April 23, at town…

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NO. 1 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Sly and a jury of four.) Injured by a Crane. Prattis v Bexley Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 5

Mr. Kelynack and Mr. Monahan, instructed by Messrs. Harold T. Morgan and Morgan, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Wade, K.C., and Mr. Mann, instructed by Messrs. J. A. J…

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A Cynical Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 8

Prior to the commencement of the business of Ryde Council, Alderman C. R. Sumerhayes, newly elected representative of West Ward, made some round…

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Picnicking a Mayor

The St George Call · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 3

Several Kogarah aldermen paid a compliment to Kogarah's new mayor (Aid. J. Crawley) by entertaining him at a picnic at Simpson's, Port Hacking,…

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Nepean Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 8

At the usual meeting of the above, in the Council Chambers, Bringelly, there were present—Crs R B Baynes (president), A J Blaikie, J Adams, T…

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Blacktown Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 7

The council met on Wednesday, Present—The President (Cr Pringle), Crs Best, Lalor, Pye and Stewart. The President recommended that…

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Blacktown Shire Clerk

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 4

Mr Geo Davis, clerk of the Blacktown Shire Council, wrote as follows to last council meeting:—"I have the honor to most respectfully bring to…

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The War Funds. Lord Mayor's

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 22

The Lord Mayor acknowledges the receipt of the following contribution to the Patriotic Fund: -- Already acknowledged, £1913,98564; Coolac and District Patriotic fund, £25; Officers of Bank of Australasia, further ins.,…

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Patriotic Funds. Lord Mayor's List

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 18

The Lord Mayor acknowledges receipt of the follonwing contributions to the Patriotic Fund:—Already acknowledged, £193,236/7/5; Stewards, S.S. Indarra. 7th instalment, £5/15/4; employees Clutterbuck Bros.,…

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Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 12

The council met Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Kelly), Alderman King, Brewer, Crowe, McCredie, Pavesi, Donnelly, Jones, and Barter…

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The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 5

Regular meeting held on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. E. Anthony), Aldermen Downey, Critchley, Paine, Sky, Clarke, Lee, and Stimson…

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