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Council & local affairs, 1915

2,984 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 150

Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 3

This council met on Friday. Present: Mayor Kelly, Aldermen Fitzroy, Whitfield, Sutton, Redshaw, Anderson, and Reeves. Correspondence…

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Cycling. the Legal Limit. Federal Council Rule Still Being Broken

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 6

The Federal Council is the governing body of cycling for Australasia, the governing bodies in the various States being affiliated to it. Many years ago, the council passed a rale,…

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In Equity. (Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Simpson.) EVERINGHAM v Penrith Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 9

The suit remains part heard. (Before Mr. Justice Harvey.) A GUYRA. FARM. Starr v Starr…

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A Municipal Clean-up

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 2

As a result of the conference of Colonel Wallack, the camp commandant, Colonel Humphries and other military officers and the Liverpool Council, an officer from the…

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Municipal Appeal Court. Parramatta. Tuesday, April 27. (Before Mr. M. H. Fitzhardinge, S.M.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 1

The list of appeals in connection with the Parramatta municipal assessment was not so large this year as it has been at times on similar occasions in the past…

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Athletics. N.s.w. A.a.a Annual General Meeting a Heavy Debit Balance. Financial Statement Referred to the Council. Newtown Harriers' General Meeting—balance on Hand. Ex-champion J. Harley's Illness—athletes' Practical Sympathy. the Postle-carter Sprints Clubs' Weekly Doings, Notes, and Fixtures

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 5 May 1915 · page 5

I still hold that the season for running and field games should be kept open a little longer each year, for in such a climate as we have in Australasia there is…

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Octogenarian Aldermen

Evening News · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 6

Prospect and Sherwood hearts of a pair of octogenarian civic fathers. That Mayor Kelly and ex-Mayor Crowe had passed three score years and tan was well-known, but is was left…

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Prospect's Angry Aldermen

Evening News · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 6

"Any information required should be [?] her at this table," exclaimed Alderman Barter at the Prospect and Sherwood Council meeting. "An siderman sh should not go [?] the backs…

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Granville's Dilatory Alderman

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 9

The Granville Council has lately been anything but a happy family, and for the last two or three meetings no quorum has been present. At the meeting on Tuesday the public attended…

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Veteran Orangeman. Death of Alderman Strong. a Splendid Career

Watchman · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 1

By the death, at his residence, "The Elms," Park-street, Brunswick, on Sunday, April 25, of Right Worshipful Bro. Alderman William Strong, J.P., the Loyal Oranre…

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The Candidate for Warwick. Alderman Dan Connolly. a Personal Sketch

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 13

Alderman Dan Connolly, who has yielded to one of the largest requisitions ever presented to a citizen of Queensland, asking him to contest the Warwick seat, is a man who is…

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Catholic Federation Notes State Council

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 15

The first meeting of the State Council for this term took place on Wednesday evening, 28th ult. Mr. P. S. Cleary, L.C., presided, and the attendance was good. all correspondence…

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Legislative Council Election. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 10

The Hobart election for the Hobart seat in the Legislative Council was held yesterday. There were five candidates—three Liberals and two Labourites. The final figures…

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Boilermakers' Strike. Matter for Labor Council

The Sun · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 3

The strike of boilermakers is still confined to three metropolitan firms, and there is not much likelihood now of any extension. The building trade is said to be suffering to…

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Prices of Food. Labor Council Resolution. Favors Permanent Control

The Australian Worker · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 16

At the last meeting of the Labor Council of New South Wales, the scope and effectiveness of the Necessary Commodities Control Commission was discussed…

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In Equity. (Before the Chief Judge, Mr. Justice Simpson.) EVERINGHAM v Penrith Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 5

The suit remains part heard. (Before Mr. Justice Harvey.) A NEWTOWN PICTURE SHOW. Wallis and Another v Lawler…

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Sport and War. Redfern Aldermen Speak

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 6

The Redfern Council last night passed a vote of condolence with those who had lost friends or relatives at the Dardanelles. The mover. Ald. Holden, M.L.C., Mayor of…

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Shire and Municipality. Legal Opinions

The Land · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 9

Being abstract of the opinions given by Mr. J.W. Maund, honorary solfoftor to the Shires' Association, on points roforrod to him, throuoh the Association, from time to…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 2

At the last meeting of Hurstville Council four tenders were received for the working of Lugarno Ferry for a period of…

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Council's Officials

The Land · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 9

No less than 20 applications were received for the portion of Engineer for Imlay, and 23 for Munibulla Shire. No appointment has yet been made by either…

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