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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

2,547 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 128

The Mayor and Mr. MATTHEWS

The St George Call · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 5

There was a fair "gallery" at Kogaran Council meeting on Monday. It had been rumored that some " fireworks" were to be let off. And it so…

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The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 5

Aldermen Brewer and Pavesi were the only absentees from the fortnightly council meeting on Tuesday, those present being Aldermen Donnelly (Mayor), King…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 11

For the first time for many months there was not a full council present at the fortnightly meeting on Wednesday, Councillor J. J. Pye being absent on account of…

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Mosman Council

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 1

The regular meeting was held on Tuesday, March 13th, when there were present Aldermen smith (Mayor), Glover, Walker,…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 5

At the meeting on Tuesday Alderman Webster presided, and there wore present Aldermen Suttor, Poolman, Cruick-skank, Monson, Lomax, Everington, and…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 8

Alderman John Neil (Mayor) presided over Wednesday's fortnightly council meeting. Others present were Councillors Taylor, Greenwood, Spurway, Edwards…

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Canterbury Council's Expenditure

Evening News · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Canterbury Council the engineer forwarded a special report, including a table showing the works voted by the council to be carried out. The amount…

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Ignored the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 5

At Liverpool Court on Monday the municipality of Cabra-Vale summoned John lames Alliburton for a breath of the council's building regulations by erecting…

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The Lord Mayor's Fund. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 11

Sir,—In Saturday's issue of the "Herald" there is a report of the executive committee of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund. Attention was drawn to the reports concerning…

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"Few Friends in the Council."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 8

Alderman R. Fitz Roy, J.P., in a letter to Ryde Council asking for throe months' leave of absence on account of ill-health caused by internal hemorrhage, stated…

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War on Big Fees Replacing the Lawyers Labor Council's Feat

The Sun · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 3

One of the most interesting developments, if not the most important, in connection with the Labor Council, is the strong position it has taken up in connection with industrial…

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A Municipal Loan

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 5

At the meeting of the Smithfield and Fairfiel Council on Monday the Mayor (Alderman J. E. Anthony) submitted the following minute:—"I beg to bring to…

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Sunday Times Boycotted by the State Labor Council Because of Its National Policy Circular to Unions

Sunday Times · Sunday 25 March 1917 · page 9

A circular has been sent to the various Unions of the State urging members to boycott the Sunday Times. The circular reads:— We are informed that one Tudd (with others)…

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Saturnalia of Sectarianism. the Battle for Phillip. Lord Mayor Says He Will Enjoy a Rest

Evening News · Monday 26 March 1917 · page 6

Mr. R D Meagher, the Lord Mayor of Sydney, commencing on the result of the poll in Phillip, said:— "I have no excuses to make. I had a…

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Municipal Law. a Rand Wick Inquiry. Land Agents and Aldermen

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 4

Mr. B. S. Stevens, Examiner of Accounts in the Local Government Department. yesterday opened an inquiry at the Randwick Council Chambers into certain matters affecting the…

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Water Board and Drainage Rate. Marrickville Alderman's Opinion

Evening News · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 4

The communication from the Water and [?] Board regarding [?] of which it was proposed to [?] a drainage rate in provide interest on cost and mani[?]…

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Mayor of Junee Makes Generous Offer

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 8

A short time ago the Defence Department in District Orders sanctioned the formation of Territorial detachments of Infantry and Light Horse for service at the front. with…

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City Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 6

The Lord Mayor (Alderman R. D. Meagher) presided last night at the meeting of the City Council Alderman M. Burke, who was elected member for Belmore in the Parliamentary…

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Ranwick Council. Alleged Irregularities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 4

Mr. S. B. S. Stevens, of the Local Government Department, opened an inquiry yesterday at the Randwick Town Hall into allegations against certain alderman of the…

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Mr. Judd and Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 5

At a meeting of the Municipal Employees' Union (city branch) last evening the following motion was carried:--"That this union expresses its confidence in Mr. E. E. Judd in his…

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