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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

3,042 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 153

Council's Officials

The Land · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 6

The auditor of Woolooma Shire Council reported at last meeting that the books, accounts, and records were found in excellent order throughout,…

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Association Doings. Corowa District Council

The Land · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held it the Globe Hotel 011 Tuesday last, Mr. A. K. Trethowan, chairman, presiding. The following delegates were also present:—…

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Legislative Council. Appointments in May

Evening News · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 5

Although no official pronouncement has been made it is regarded as certain in political circles that a number of deserving gentleman will be elevated to the Legislative Council in…

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Super Land Tax. Defeated in Council

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 8

The Closer Settlement (Super Tax) Bill was defeated in the Legislative Council on Tuesday evening. The Bill aimed at compelling all holders of…

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Legislative Council Swamping Likely Dozen New Members

The Sun · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 5

It is believed in political circles that the Government is contemplating the appointment of a number of new members to the Legislative Council. The precise number is…

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Trade Homes. for Returned Soldiers. Labour Council's Attitude

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 8

At last night's meeting of the Sydney Lahour Council, the secretary reported that representatives of the Red Cross Society (Mrs. Langer Owen and Miss Hill), and of the…

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A Septuagenarian Alderman

The St George Call · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 3

At the instance of Mayor Berryman, the members of the Bexley Council on Tuesday evening expressed their hearty congratulations to their colleague,…

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Where Aldermen Sit Down

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 6

We have no desire to in any way reflect upon the decorum with Parramatta aldermen conduct themselves when in meeting assembled, but there was one…

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Mayor Shapes Well

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 11

Alderman Brown bids fair to be a strong man In the Mayoral seat. He had Ills first turn In tho chair at a meeting of the council on Tuesday, when he pushed through a…

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The Mayor Dodges Death

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 8

Mayor Kelly had a narrow escape at Ryde railway station on Tuesday morning. He was just about to drive across the line at the level crossing, when the…

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Hornsby. Shire Staff Salaries

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 8

In answer to an inquiry from the Hornsby Progress Association, the shire clerk forwarded a letter intimating that the officers' salaries were as follows…

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Mosman Council

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 5

The regular meeting was held on Tuesday evening, March 14th, when there were present—Alder men Smith (Mayor) and Glover,…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 2

The Auburn Council met on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman T. Cheetham). Aldermen "Willick, Ritchie, Woodrow, Shelton, Robertson, Ibbett, Egan…

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In Family Council

The Globe and Sunday Times War Pictorial · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 20

A reader, who takes that word for a nomde-plume, has asked me to describe some methods of using cucumbers, other than in the salad. There are several recipes she may…

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Council's Ambulance Litter

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 2

Mr. H. Peachey, hon. secretary of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Auburn branch, wrote notifying the council that the new ambulance station was nearing completion…

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Is the Council Liable

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 2

At the meeting of the council on Monday a letter was read from Mr. S, Oliver, Auburn-road, who wrote regarding the death of one of his horses by falling in…

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The Australian Mission Study Council

The Methodist · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 6

The recent meeting of the Australian Mission Study Council held in Sydney, emphasied the fact that this is a day of world movement, and that new…

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The Petitions to the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 8

At a well-attended meeting of the Thornleigh and Pennant Hills Progress Association on Tuesday, Mr. H. A. Jones presiding, Mr. W. E. Dunn, C. E., was appointed…

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The Council's Serious Financial Position

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 5

The Blacktown Shire Council hold a special meeting on Tuesday for the purpose of striking the general rate for the current year. In consequence of increase to…

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Ireland's Day. Sports at the Show Ground Children's Fine Displays. Military and Athletic Events. Lord Mayor's Oration

Evening News · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 7

The sport gathering in course [?] annual celebration [?] a big crowed to the [?] afternoon. [?]…

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