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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1915

2,984 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 150

New Federal-shire Liner. Geared Turbine Meat Carrier

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 21 April 1915 · page 4

A somewhat notable event from the marine engineering point of view has occurred recently on the Clyde. The twin-screw geared turbine steamer…

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In Equity. (Before the Chief Judge, Mr. Justice Simpson.) Strip of Land at Penrith. Everingham v Penrith Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 April 1915 · page 9

The suit stands part-heard. (Before Mr. Justice Harvey.) A BRONTE WATER CHANNEL. Trenn v McQuade…

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Municipal Golf in America

Referee · Wednesday 21 April 1915 · page 6

The "Chicago Golfers" Magazine" states that nearly 500,000 rounds were played on the Chicago public courses during the 1914 season. Jackson Park, Chicago, is declared to be the…

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Stuck in a Bog. Alderman's Lost Boot

The Sun · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 6

Although he said he was glad, Alderman Fern appeared to be angry at the Kogarah Council meeting last night, when a letter was read from T. Billington concerning the…

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Melbourne Mayor's Fund. Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 5

A report presented to tho Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund committee to-day showed re-receipts as £174,359, and disbursements as £7350. Participants number 700, to whom…

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Ricketty Footpaths. One Alderman to Another. "I Give You Fair Warning!"

The Sun · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 6

An interesting debate occurred at the Kogarah Council meeting last night, when a letter was read from J. J. Campbell, who complained that it was impossible, to walk along…

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The Legislative Council

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 22

The pouring of fresh blood into the Legislative Council appears to be generally regarded as merely the prelude to another operation of a very different kind. The…

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Additional Infantry. Ex-lord Mayor in Command. Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 5

At the meeting of the Federal Executive this morning the offer of an additional infantry brigade was ratified and Colonel J. Burston was appointed to the command…

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"Most Ridiculous." Labor Council's View

The Sun · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 5

"I fall to see why there should be any opposition or talk of blood-spilling in the ranks over what is merely a direction by the Minister for Defence that effect is to be given to…

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Tasmanian Topics. the Council Campaign

The Australian Worker · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 4

Of the three vacancies occurring this May in the Legislative Council (18 members, six year term, three retire every year), only one is likely to be contested. But…

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Vice-president of the Executive Council

Evening News · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 5

The result of the election by the Labor party for the appointment of the new Vice-President of the Executive Council resulted in favor of Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald, President of the P.L.L…

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The Papal Delegate in Melbourne : An Enthusiastic Welcome The Lord Mayor's Reception

The Catholic Press · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 19

His Excellency the Apostolic Delegate (Archbishop Cerretti) arrived in Melbourne by the Sydney express on Saturday to pay his first and official visit to Victoria. He…

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One Big Union. Conference Convened by Geelong Trades Council

The Australian Worker · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 22

Members of the Geelong Trades Hall Council have decided to discuss the one big union method of industrial organization and to that end have called a…

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Legislative Council Appointments. Mr. Holman's Promised Three. Solution by State Conference. Says Only Members of Leagues and Affiliated Unions Should Be Appointed

The Australian Worker · Thursday 22 April 1915 · page 15

Appointments to the Legislative Council were discussed at the sitting of the N.S.W. Labor Conference on Tuesday, April 13. THE PLEDGE…

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Pugilistic Aldermen. Want a Local Stadium

The Propeller · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 2

A lively discussion took place at the last meeting of Hurstville Council, when a letter was read from T. Weaver and J. Straney,…

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Hospital Week. Lord Mayor's Appeal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 8

The Lord Mayor, who is president of the Hospital Saturday Fund, is making a special appeal for funds for one week commencing Monday, the 26th instant, and ending with the…

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Lord Mayor's Appeal for Hospitals

Evening News · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 4

The Lord Mayor, who is president of the Hospital Saturday Fund, is making a special appeal for funds for one week commencing next Monday, and ending with the outdoor collection in…

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Our Hospitals. Lord Mayor's Special Appeal

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 6

The Lord Mayor, who is president of the Hospital Saturday Fund, is making a special appeal for funds for one week, commencing on Monday, the 26th instant, and ending with the…

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Clarence District Council

The Land · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 8

The regular quarterly meeting of the District Council was held in the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Saturday. Present: Mr. G. Morrison (president), Messrs. D. McDonald…

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Vice-president of Executive Council

Evening News · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 3

The N.S.W. Labor party yesterday concluded the ballot for the election of a successor to Mr. F. Flowers, M.L.C., as Vice-President of the Executive Council. The result was that…

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