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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

3,042 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 153

Lord Mayor's Fund

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 21

In the meeting of the executive committee on Thursday [?] applications for assistance from the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund were dealt with. Debts [?] to about £430 were approved for payment;…

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The Mayor Game

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 8

A letter was road from H. E. Blunt, complaining of the condition of the water in Shrimpton's Creek, which, he averred, was "a black as your hat," covered with…

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Nepean Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 8

The usual meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers, Bringelly, on Wednesday of last week. There were present—Crs A G…

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Blacktown Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 7

The Blacktown Shire Council met on Wednesday afternoon of last week in the Council Chambers, Blacktown, when there were present—Cr Pringle…

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The Mayor's Back Up

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 8

At the meeting of the Ermington and Rydalmere Council on April 26 the question of acquiring a property for the purpose of extending Dudley-street…

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Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 5

At Cabra-Vale Council there were present on Monday the mayor and Aldermen Stimson, McEachearn, Hanbury, Crompton, Mitchell and Shearer. Mr…

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Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 5

Regular meeting, held on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. E. Anthony), Aldermen Downey,-Lee, Clarke, Critchley, Sky, W. Stimson and paine…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 8

The council met on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman S. Jack), Aldermen Doe, Sebbens, Randall, Steel and Hughes. Local Government Office wrote…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 2

The Lidcombe Council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman W. Brown). Aldermen Kingsley, James, Cutcliffe, Burke, Bachell, Larcombe, Wilson…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 8

Ryde Council met on Friday. Present: Mayor Kelly, Aldermen Douglass, Reeves, Redshaw, Anderson, Sutton, Whitfield and Fitzroy. Correspondence: From Thos. E…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 8

The council met on Wednesday. Present: the Mayor (Alderman J. C. Matthews) and Aldermen Rourke, Brien, Whittaker and Porter. A letter was read from…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 2

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

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Penrith Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers, Penrith, on Monday evening last, at 8 p.m. Present…

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Council's Valuations

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 8

The State Government some time ago passed a Bill through Parliament under which shire and municipal councils wore to be provided with a Board of…

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The Council Meeting

The Methodist · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the S.S. Council was held on Monday last. The ex-President presided, and there was a good attendance. The resignation of Mr. H. P. Willcock, B.A., was accepted, and Mr…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 11

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

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N.s.w. Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 18

Mr. W. Cahill, vice-president of the New South Wales Labour Council, states that at Thursday night's meeting he did not declare his intention to resign. He made a jocular…

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Rugby League Attacked Objection at Manly Appeal to Council

The Sun · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 3

Mr. H. Austin, hon. secretary of the Manly Rugby Union Football Club, has written the following letter to the Manly Council:--"By direction of the members at the club's…

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In Family Council Health and Care of the Nails Common Disorders and Their Remedies Home Manicure

The Globe and Sunday Times War Pictorial · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 20

The care of the nails, and especially those of he hands, has been for ages one of the surest…

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New Municipal Library

The Sun · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 6

Modern makes remarks:-- The determination of the City Council to erect new library premises will be hailed with pleasure by all who patronise the Municipal…

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