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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1915

2,984 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 150

The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 2

The local council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman C. A. Willoughby). Aldermen Burns, Mobbs, Dentate, Membrey, Kirkpatrick, Swift, Phipps,…

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Hornsby Council

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

This council met on Thursday. Present: President Schwebel, Councillors Ramsay, Best, James, Bombrick, Hollmrich, Higgins and O. G. Roberts…

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Blagktown. the Shire Rifle Club

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 11

One of the largest and most enthusiastic gatherings witnessed In Blacktown was held In the School of Arts on Saturday evening, on which occasion the Black town…

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At the Council

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

Alderman Greenwood moved at the Dundas Council meeting on Wednesday, that that portion of Sonter-street, Epping, running due east and west, be known…

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A Council's Dignity

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

Alderman Taylor, at Wednesday's meeting, of the council, moved that a typewriter be purchased for the use of the town clerk, the cost not to exceed…

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Since the Council Came

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

At the meeting of the Hornsby Shire Council on Thursday, a letter was read from Mr. W. Birkenhead, drawing attention to the bad state of the main road…

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Don't Want Council Chambers

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

The Epping folk think it is exceedingly unnecessary that Hornsby Council should, at the present time, and under the peculiar conditions prevailing, force on the…

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Warm Words at the Council Meeting

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

At the Hornsby Shire Council mooting on Thursday Councillor Ramsay moved that the resolution curried at, the ordinary meeting No. 5, of February 18th,…

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In Family Council Meatless Fare for the Lenten Season Tasty Recipes

The Globe and Sunday Times War Pictorial · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 20

(Lecutrer-in-Charge, Domestic Science Department, Sydney Technical College.) As meat still continues high in price, we must therefore consider foods that will effectively…

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Municipal Lighting Rates. Benefit or Advantage to Ratepayer

Evening News · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 4

A decision of importance to municipal councils and ratepayers, respecting the recovery of lighting rates, in a case where ratepayers device no benefit or advantage therefore was…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 March 1915 · page 10

Mr. Kelynack and Mr. Monahan, instructed [?]y Messrs. Harold T. Morgan and Morgan, ap[?]ared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Wade, K.C.,…

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"Our Inharmonious Council."

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 March 1915 · page 7

Sir,—The stopping of the bands in the parks is a downright shame. Judging by the way the City Council are acting it is evident that they are not lovers of music. They should…

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Hornsby Shire Election

Evening News · Monday 29 March 1915 · page 5

Following is the result of the C. Riding Hornaby Shire, election on Saturday:—S. Chapman (B[?]croft), 266; W. Mallaby (Epping), 79; informal 3; majority for Chapman, III…

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The Council

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 4

The annual meeting of the A.B.C. is called for Saturday next, and our delegates leave on Friday night. The business sheet contains nothing more than what members are already…

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Council's Traction Engines

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 12

The complaint made to the Prospect and Sherwood Council of the occurrence of fires from the use of their traction engine on the roads should remind councils of their duty…

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Uncertificated Council Clerks. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 11

Sir,--In your issue of Thursday last Mr. E. C. Bluett, secretary of the Local Government Clerks' Association, admits that the statements contained in my letter, which appeared in "The…

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The City Council and St. Mary's to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 10

Sir. —Your correspondent "A Catholic Layman" makes reply to [?] letter of the 18th inst. but his series of special pleadings and forced comparisions will not deceive your thoughful…

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Mosman Municipality

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 10

An election to fill the vacancy in the representation of Balmoral Ward in the Mosman Council, caused by the death of Ald. Pigott, will take place to-morrow. The following have…

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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 · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 5

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

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"Don't Threaten Me.' Scene in Lidcombe Council. Mayor Adjourns the Meeting

Evening News · Wednesday 31 March 1915 · page 9

Considerable heat was shown between the Mayor (Alderman Kingsley) and Alderman Brewster, at Tuesday night's meeting of the Lidcombe Council, culminating in the Mayor…

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