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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

3,042 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 153

P.l.[?]. Conference. City Wards. Lord Mayor's Speech. Mr. Griffith and the B.m.a

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 8

The sittings of the P.L.L. Conference were resumed last night under the pres lency of Mr. J. W. Doyle. A spirit of ca[?]m brooded over the proceedings. The Premier was…

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COUNCILLORS. 7. Gadara. Attendance at Meetings of the Council

The Land · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 6

"That sub-section 2 of Section 38 should be amended so as to read:—'He shall be ineligible for re-election during the balance of that triennial period."…

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The Architects N.S.W. Institute and the Federal Council State Rights Championed

Construction and Local Government Journal · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 8

Mr. A. W. Anderson, who is representing the N.S.W. Institute of Architects at a meeting of the Federal Council in Adelaide, was given his policy at the last…

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Labor Congress. Children's Health. Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 7

Only two matters provoked any considerable debate at the P.L.L. Conference last night. There was a good attendance of delegates. Among those present were the Premier (Mr…

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Appreciation of Alderman Peat

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 2

The response to Alderman Willick's invitation to the citizens of Auburn, to attend a meeting on Monday and make preliminary arrangement for the public…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 20

One hundred applications for assistance from the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund were dealt with by the executive committee on Thursday. Of [?] twenty-seven were adjudged to have no claim, and…

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The Mayor's Dander Up

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 5

At the meeting on Tuesday, Mr. E. Welfare wrote claiming £5 as damages for being unceremoniously fired into the Bigge-street "unprotected stinkpot" by…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 2

The Granville Council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman H. Kirkpatrick), Aldermen Burns, Phipps, Membrey, Willoughby, Carthew, Swift. Patten,…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 2

The Shire Council met on Wednesday. Present: Councillor Pringle (President}, Councillors G. Best, Pye and G. Lalor. According to a statement of finances,…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 5

The council on Tuesday adopted a minute by tho Mayor recommending that the town clerk (Mr. G. Davies) be empowered, to proceed for collection of all…

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Mosman Council

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 7

The regular meeting was held on Tuesday evening last, May 2nd, when there were present—Alder men Smith (Mayor) and Glover,…

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Unearthing an Old Deed. Possession by a Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 9

The Marrickville Municipal Council has come into legal possession of a block of land on Stanmore-road of which the aldermen have claimed ownership for a number of…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of St Marys Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening of last week. Present—The Mayor…

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In Family Council

The Globe and Sunday Times War Pictorial · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 20

The two skirts are to be worn with softer material. The blouse should be of the same tone as the skirt, though permissibly of a lighter shade, or else they should be of the…

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Enfield Election Case. Mayor Ford Wins His Case

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 7

The High Court delivered reserved judgment yesterday in the appeal by Ebenezer Ford, Mayor of Enfield, against Henry Richard Andrews, respondent. Appellant is the Mayor of…

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Legislative Council. Referendum Election Day

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 10

The Premier stated yesterday that the referendum on the question of the abolition of the Legislative Council would be taken on the day of the general elections, to take place in either…

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Westmead. the Council Does a Deal

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 2

In connection with Mr. Latty's recent complaint about the state of Fullagar-road and an offer made by him to do the necessary work, Sherwood Council had…

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Queensland Premier. Privy Council Appeal. London, May 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 17

Argument was oponed before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council to-day in the matter of the Attorney-General of Queensland versus the Attorney-General of the…

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The Ex-Mayor and the Returned Soldier. Row at a Patriotic Dance. The Soldier Shoved Out. Disclosures about a False Declaration

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 11

At the Parrawatta Police Court on Wednesday afternoon, ex-Mayor E. L. Kingsley, of Kingsley, was charged with assaulting Morville William Wraxall. Mr…

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General News. Municipal Workers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 10

ADELAIDE, Friday.--The Minister of Industry was informed yesterday that the sanitary employees of the Port Pirle Council had ceased work some time ago. There being no…

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