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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

2,547 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 128

City Council and Loans

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

[?] Treasurer with [?] supports the councils [?] men electricity [?] Government pro[?]ihits borrow[?]…

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Up Against It a Shire's Difficulties Yass

The Sun · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 6

As the result of the operation of the new council employees' award in the Goodrad[?]gbee Shire it was stated in a report to the council by the shire clerk to-day that an…

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War Loan Day. Lord Mayor Sets Ball Rolling. Scenes in London. London. Friday Night

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

The Lord Mayor inaugurated War Loan Day in London, and there were a hundred thousand other meetings at workshops and offices in the provinces…

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Australia at the War Council. To the Editor of " The Call."

The St George Call · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

Sir, Ever since the British Prime Minister sent Ms famous invitation to the Empire Units Over Seas to be represented…

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The Commissioners Want a Conference. Proposed Improved Tramway Service. A Glut of Glenorie Complaints. Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 3

The new council of the Baulkham Hills Shire met at Castle Hill on Tuesday. Present: The President (Councillor Whitling), Councillors Cranston, Lawson and…

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Auburn. Municipal League

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 2

The local Municipal League is still going strong. A well attended meeting was held at the Cosmopolitan Hall on Monday, with Mr. G. H. Lewis in the chair. Five new…

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Municipal Finance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

The finance committee reported to Tuesday's council meeting:—Credits to various funds as under: General Fund, £213; P.L.L. Fund, £9; Trust Fund, £64…

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The Fight for the Farthings. Sherwood's Rate Again Lowered. Childish Conduct in the Council. A Miserable Exhibition of inconsistency for Election Purposes. '

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 11

Matters were worsts than ever at the Prospect and Sherwood Council meeting on Tuesday in connection with the passing of the estimates und the fixing of the rate…

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City Council Loans Treasurer's Warning

The Sun · Sunday 11 February 1917 · page 2

At to-morrow night's meeting of the City Council the condition of the money market and the extension of electricity mains and installations will be discussed…

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City Council Employees Superannuation Scheme

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 February 1917 · page 2

A superannuation scheme for the benefit of City Council employees is at present being discussed, and the Lord Mayor, Aid. R. D. Meagher, has for some time past been…

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Soldiers From City Council Payment of £10,215

The Sun · Sunday 11 February 1917 · page 7

A report by the City Electrical Engineer states that the cost last year to the Electric Lighting Department in making up the difference between the military pay and the…

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COUNCIL v. BOARD Trouble Over Nuisances Inspector NARRABRI

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 February 1917 · page 2

In November last the Board of Health wrote to the Narrabri Municipal Council demanding the dismissal of the inspector of nuisances, owing to his having been fined £5 for exposing himself when suffering from the contagious…

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City Council Finances Serious Times Ahead Impossible to Raise Money

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 February 1917 · page 2

A minute is to be submitted to the City Council to-morrow evening from the City Treasurer stating that he has been making enquiries as to the conditions of the…

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Shire Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 10

BIBBENLUKE.—A Riding: Edward Helmers and F. Irvin. B Riding: W. Davis and W. Baker. C Riding: A. H. Jeffreys and F. Bowey. GOSTWYCK.—Councillor George J. Mackay was…

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Municipal Pleasantries Parramatta-Road Again Gets on Aldermen's Nerves

The Sun · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 4

Parramatta-road is in a disgraceful condition. Complaints, loud and long, have been hurled at the authorities concerned for allowing the road to remain as it is…

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Shire Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 4

GRAFTON.—Councillor Ellis has been elected president of Nymboida Shire, and Councillor Hindmarsh president of the Dorrigo Shire. JINDALEE.—Councillor P. McGuire has been…

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Shire Councillor Fined £20

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 4

GUNDAGAI, Monday.--At the police court-today William Charles Edwards pleaded guilty to having, while being a candidate for O riding. Adjungbilly Shire, received and taken…

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War Service Committee Must Pay for Hall Leichhardt Aldermen's Decision

The Sun · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 3

A letter from the Leichhardt War Service Committee was read at Leichhardt Council meeting last night. It set out that the committee had hired the town hall to hold a p…

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City Council Employees. the Adult Age

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 6

Last night the City Council adopted the Lord Mayor's minute respecting the employment of youths in the service after they have reached the age of 21 years at adult wages. The…

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City Council Employees. Position of Street Cleaners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 5

The City Council at its meeting last night adopted the Lord Mayor's minute on the employment of youths in the service of the council when they have attained the age of 21…

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