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Council & local affairs, 1916

3,042 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 153

New Mayor For 1916

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 10

A special meeting of Ryde Council was held on Friday for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing twelve months. Mayor Kelly presided over a full…

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Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 5

A special mooting of the Liverpool Council was held on Tuesday night, when there were present the Mayor (Alderman V. W. Webster)., Aid. Swain, Suttor…

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The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 8

Regular meeting held on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman D, Auchterlonle). anil Alderman Catt, Spurway. Watts, Noll, Taylor, Edwards…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 2

The Auburn Council met on Monday, Present: The Deputy Mayor (Alderman C. F. Willick), Alderman Egan, Cheetham, Shelton, Ibbett, Woodrow, Ritchie and…

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Mosman Council

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 7

The regular meeting was held on Tuesday evening, January 25th, when there were present—Alder men Smith (Mayor), Glover, Lane,…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 12

The regular meeting of the Parramatta Council was held on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. II. Graham), Mid Aldermen Champman, collect…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 2

The Lindcombe Council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Brewster, Wilson, Bachell, james, Brown, Cutilffe and…

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 3

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Penrith Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. There were…

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Blacktown Shire War Service Committee

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 6

Captain Richardson, Enrolling Officer, and Captain Sanbrook, A.M.C., will be in attendance at the Blacktown Council Chambers, on Sunday, 20th…

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The Council Meeting

The Methodist · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Sunday School Council was held on Monday evening last, the Rev. G. W. Payne presiding. On the motion of Mr. W. Cresswell O'Reilly, B.A., seconded by Rev. G. Thompson, the…

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Ermington & Rydaliviere Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 8

Mr. V. W. Steel has been nominated us an alderman for the Rydalmere Council in the place of Alderman Rippon, who bus resigned to go to the front…

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'Labor' Council Under Police Protection

Direct Action · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 1

There is growing evidence that the workers are becoming ever more disgusted with their "representatives" at the Sydney Trades Hall. Following upon…

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Zoological Gardens. Taking Over From the Society Minute by Lord Mayor

Evening News · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 5

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" Low Down and Scurrilous." Lidcombe's Mayor-Elect Hits Out. a Warning to Scandalmongers. To the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 2

Sir,—Finding myself called upon to take a course of actlon It has never before been necessary for me to adopt, and I sincerely trust never will be again, I ask the favor…

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The Nepean Times. Saturday, Feb 19, 1916. Local and General Blacktown Shire's New President

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 4

At a meeting of the Blacktown Shire Council, Councillor J. H. S. Angus was elected as president for the ensuing term…

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In Family Council the Oyster in the Kitchen Hors D'hoeuvre Held in Highest Esteem Popular and Tasty Dishes

The Globe and Sunday Times War Pictorial · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 20

The oyster Season is in full swing, and the quality of the oysters excellent. They are considered in prime condition when the letter "r" comes in the mouth…

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The Municipal Pawnshop of Paris

The World's News · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 6

PARISIANS call the municipal pawnshop "The Mountain of Piety" officially, and unofficially, affectionately almost, they call it "Ma Tante"—"Auntie." The affection is…

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"Sell the Markets!" Lord Mayor Looks’ahead

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 February 1916 · page 9

In view of the removal of the Zoological Society's exhibition to its new quarters-and events of the near future-the Lord Mayor directs the attention of the City Council to its…

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Leasing the Zoo Council's Dead Weight

The Sun · Sunday 20 February 1916 · page 5

The Zoological Society of New South Wales will vacate the grounds so long occupied by it at Moore Park within the next few months, and the Lord Mayor has recommended that…

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Lord Mayor "Beginning Well." to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 4

Sir,—The minute of the Lord Mayor regarding the old Zoo will no doubt be read with warm approval. It shows that Aid. Meagher thoroughly realises. the tremendous…

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