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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

3,042 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 153

Does the Road Plant Pay? Why should the Ridings Go? Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 4

The regular meeting was held on Tuesday. Present: The President Councillor Brown). Councillors Lawson, Firth, Lowe Cranston and Whitling…

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The Legislative Council

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 March 1916 · page 2

The Premier states there is no foundation for any of the reports as to the intention of the Government in the matter of appointments to the Legislative Council. The subject is not yet…

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Ireland's Greatness "Torch of Enlightenment" Lord Mayor's Oration

The Sun · Sunday 19 March 1916 · page 5

"The world's history," declared the Lord Mayor, Alderman Meagher; when delivering the oration at the St. Patrick's Day celebration yesterday, "shows no parallel to the…

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City Council Rescinds Preference Clauses Extraordinary Attitude Towards the Allies

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 March 1916 · page 8

On August 24, 1915, an order of the Sydney. Municipal Council was passed providing: (a) That during the present war a 10 per cent, preference be given to goods…

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Ireland's Day. "Coming Into Her Own." Lord Mayor's Speech

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 March 1916 · page 7

The Agricultural Ground was, on Saturday lest, the Mecca towards which all good Irish faces were turned, for were not the St. Patrick's Day celebrations being held there. Sprigs of…

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Empire Problems. Need for Common Council. Leading Newspaper's View. London, Monday Morning

Evening News · Monday 20 March 1916 · page 5

The "Manchester Guardian" in an article says.— "The problem of the future is in what way political union can be made more [?]…

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Law Report. in Equity. (Before Mr. Justice Harvey.) Municipal Rates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 March 1916 · page 4

Mr. Lingen, instructed by Messrs. Pigott and Stinson, applied on behalf of the Municipal Council of North Sydney for a decree against Agnes Margaret Nortion. The latter,…

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War Council Appointments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 7

It was announeod yesterday at a meeting of the State War Council that the State Commandant, Brigadier General Ramaciotti, and Captain T. P. Conway have been appointed…

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Coursing Council Victoria Against Proposal Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 5

At a special meeting of the National Coursing Club of Victoria it was decided that while in sympathy with the proposal of the New South Wales Association for the formation…

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Law Report. Banco Court. (Before Mr. Justice Pring and a Jury of 4.) Action for a Nuisance. Howard v Bega Municipality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 4

Mr. Garland, K.C., and Mr. Flannery, instructed by Mr. J. J. Carroll, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. J. L. Campbell, K.C., and Mr. Pickburn, Instructed by Messrs. Bland and…

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Shire Council's Lead. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 11

The Fern Tree Gully Shire Council has called upon all of its employees who are eligible for military service to present themselves for enlistment within 14 days,…

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William-street. Lord Mayor's Scheme

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 12

The proposal to widen William and Park streets was brought before the general purposes committee of the City Council last evening by the Lord Mayor…

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Hornsby Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 3

This council met on Thursday. Present: President P. A. .James, Councillors Ramsay, Best, Schwebel, Chapman, Hellmrich, Higgins aud Roberts…

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Council of Representatives

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 6

At the Sydney School of Arts, Mr. W. Donald M'Crea gave an interesting resume of the work and history of the Kennel Club council of representatives. There was an attendance of…

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Shire of Sutherland. a Separation Proposal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 7

The development of Cronuiia, Port Hacking, and other seaside resorts within the Shire of Sutherland has caused a rapid increase of population, in this part of the district. Its…

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Legislative Council. Apiaries Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 12

The Apiaries Bill was read the third time. WELCOME TO DR. BEESTON. The Deputy President (Mr. B. B. O'Conor) said he took advantage of the prosence of Dr…

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Executive Council. To-day's Appointments

Evening News · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 5

The Executive Council at [?] afternoon con[?]:—M[?]…

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Widening of William Street. City Council Favorable

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 10

At a specially-convened meeting of the general purposes committee of the City Council last night, the Lord Mayor submitted his scheme for the widening of William. Street from Victoria…

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Legislative Council. Alien Subjects. Important Alterations in Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 10

In the Legislative Council Mr. B. B. O'Conor, noting the presence of Dr. Beeston in the House, took occasion to welcome him, and referred cordially to the fact that he had been…

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Alderman Sued. Grafton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 March 1916 · page 5

At the police court yesterday, Joseph Puddicombe who a week ago was elected an alderman of the Grafton Municipal Council, was summoned by T. Willan for sitting as…

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