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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

3,042 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 153

The Cumberland Argus AND Fruitgrowers' Advocate, with Which Are Incorporated The Cumberland Mercury, River Times, Weekly Advance, Cumberland Free Press and Ryde Electorate Press. Parramatta, May 13, 1916. Current News. Municipal Markets

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 6

At this week's meeting of the Parramatta Council the Mayor moved,—"That the Mayor, with Aldermen Graham, Bartlett, Collett and Smith be appointed a…

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The Red Cross Society Meeting of Central Council Reports Supplied to the Press Melbourne

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 May 1916 · page 10

A meeting of the Central Council of the Australian Branch of the British Red Cross Society was held at Federal Government House yesterday, and was presided over by Lady Helen…

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French Pawning System Municipal and State Loan Banks No Pledges Sold Till After the War

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 May 1916 · page 13

"Beware the sign o' three golden balls," which were always supposed to spell ruin in capital letters-or so the younger generation overseas was taught. The contrary prevails…

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No Enemy-born Aldermen

The Sun · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 5

A circular issued by the, Local Government Department, states that a naturalised British object of enemy origin is, under the provisions of the Naturalise Subject Act…

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Privy Council Appeal. London, May. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 10

The Jundicial Committee of the Privy Council, in the matter of Bull and others versus the Attorney-General of New South Wales, reserved judgment…

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Red Cross. Central Council Meeting. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 8

A meeting of the central council of the Australian branch of the British Red Cross Society was held at Federal Government House on Friday, and was presided over by…

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Soldiers and Drugs Army Council Takes Action. London, May 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 9

Commenting on the Army Council's action in forbidding the sale of cocaine and other drugs to soldiers, the "Daily Graphic" states that this action was not…

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Denison Ward. Unprecedented Position. When an Alderman Is Not an Alderman

Evening News · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 4

Having read the advertisement of the Town Clerk (Mr. T. H. Nesbitt) on Wednesday, announcing the nominations of Samuel Bowen and Clarence Walter Bridge, as candidates for…

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Market Schemes. Fruit and Vegetables. Aldermen's Suggestions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 9

Interesting discussions regarding the retailing of fruit and vegetables in the city took place at the meeting of the health committee of the City Council yesterday…

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Morals of the City. "An Atrocious Attack." Lord Mayor in Defence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 9

"This sort of thing makes me angry," said the Lord Mayor (Alderman R. D. Meagher), referring yesterday to the report of the committee on public morals presented by the Rev…

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"A Wicked City." Minister's Estimate of Sydney. Lord Mayor in Defence

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 4

The Lord Mayor is much concerned about some remarks made by Rev. W. F. Brandt, in a report of the Religious and Morals Committee to the Presbyterian Assembly, which,…

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The Seizure of the Rostock. Privy Council's Appeal

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 11

By the last mail particulars were received of the appeal case, in connection with the one-time well-known Australian trader Rostock, heard…

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Saving The Calves. City Council Action. the Goal and the Means

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 3

Mr. Breden, Comptroller of Assets, states that some misconception has arisen with regard to the sale of young calves at the Municipal Markets. There…

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In Equity. (Before the Chief Judge, Mr. Justice Simpson.) BRYANT v Canterbury Council. This suit still stands part heard. (Before Mr. Justice Harvey.) Disputed Rent. Brook v Murray

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 4

Mr. Browne, instructed by Mr. Walter Linton, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Russell, instructed by Messrs. Fisher and Macansh, for the defendant. The latter made…

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"Wicked Sydney." Rejoinder to the Lord Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 10

Rev. David F. Brandt, of Chalmers Church, says:--"The Lord Mayor makes an attack on me in this morning's press because of some remarks…

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An Anzac Dinner State Premier, Lord Mayor, Clergy, Showmen and the Press

Referee · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 15

The Anzac Day committee and members of the Press associated with the movement, were entertained by Mr. Hugh D. Mclntosh, the organiser, at dinner at the Hotel Australia on…

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Newcastle Fish Depot Hitch with City Council

The Sun · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 3

A hitch has arisen respecting the proposal to establish a State fishery depot at Newcastle, and Mr. Stead, Superintendent of Fisheries, has gone to inquire into the matter…

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In Equity. (Before the Chief Judge, Mr. Justice Simpson.) BRYANT v Canterbury Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 8

This suit is still part heard. (Before Mr. Justice Harvey.) DUTTON v GORTON. This case is still part heard…

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Municipal Greens

Referee · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 16

There is an impression abroad that the Minister for Lands, when he decided, according to a newspaper per, to give the City Club two years' notice to quit from Cook's Park, that…

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Mosman Council

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 3

The regular meeting was held on Tuesday evening last, May 9th, when there were present—Alder men Smith (Mayor) and Glover,…

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