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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

2,547 stories in Sydney's papers · page 46 of 128

Manly's Surf Sheds. Council to Lease Them

Evening News · Wednesday 2 May 1917 · page 4

The question of the council retaining the management of the two surf shuds of [?] Beach was discussed by the [?] sidermen at their last meeting The sheds were crected three years ago. the Works…

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City Council Prosecutions. Two Fines of £10

Evening News · Wednesday 2 May 1917 · page 4

At the central Summons Court this morning a heavy fine was imposed upon james B. Thallon. of Form and Douglas streets. Randwick, in respect of a dwclling house owned by him at…

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Politicians' Rights. Queensland Council Case. Argument in High Court

Evening News · Wednesday 2 May 1917 · page 1

The hearing of the appeal by the Queensland Government against the decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland which. on Saturday last. granted an injunction. restraining the Govern…

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Association Doings. Bingara District Council

The Land · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of the Bingara District Council, held in Barraba on Monday, the following resolution was carried unanimously:—"The Bingara District Council views with…

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Electric Installations. City Council Warning

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 7

The Lord Mayor said yesterday that owing to the delay in the delivery of additional generating plant for the City Council's power-house the council decided on January 15 that it…

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Privy Council. London, May 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 8

In the case of Dalgety and Co. v Keogt, special leave to appeal from the decision of the High Court was refused…

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City Council Prosecutions. Heavy Fines Imposed

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 3

At the Central Summons Court yesterday James B. Thallon, of Fern and Douglas Streets, Randwick, was proceeded against by inspector Lloyd, of the City Council, for falling to…

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Council Abolition. Prohibited by Queensland Full Court

The Australian Worker · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 22

The appeal of several members of tho Queensland Legislative Council against the Government's decision to take a referendum as to whether that Chamber…

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P.p Boards Stock Board Council of Advice

The Land · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of the Council of Advice was held on Wednesday, April 11. Present: Messrs. F. A. MacKenzie (chairman), R. Hunt, J. Ross, L. Leake,…

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Legality of Poll. Argument in High Court. Queensland Council Case

Evening News · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 7

The [?] court of Australia (Mr. Justice leases. Mr. Justice Mr. Justice Duffy and [?] Darlinghurst this [?]…

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Lord Mayor's Fund

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 10

The executive committee of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund, at its last meeting, approved of the disbursement of the sum of £880 in direct grants to applicants for assistance. The payments included 17…

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Too Old at 73. Shire Engineer Gets Month's Notice

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 4

BATHURST, Thursday.--Mr. D. W. Munro, who was recently appointed engineer for the Turon Shire, is 73 years of age. Owing to this fact the Under-Secretary for…

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Queensland Appeal. Legislative Council Abolition. Finality Expected To-day

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 7

The hearing of the appeal by the Acting-Chief Electoral Officer of Queensland and his assistants against the injunction granted by the Queensland Full Court restraining them…

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Poll to Be Taken. Queensland Council Case. Agreement Between Parties

Evening News · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 5

The [?] to determine the opinion of the electors of Queensland on the question of the [?] of the Queensland [?] Council will be taken to-morrow. An agreement…

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Baulkham Hills. the Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 8

There was a full attendance at Tuesday's council meeting, viz., Councillors A. Whitling (President), Waterworth, Cranston, Roberts, Firth and Purser. The…

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An Alderman Resigns

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 2

The town clerk, an returning officer. reported to the meeting of the Granville Council on Tuesday that he had received the written resignation of Alderman W…

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Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund

Evening News · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 6
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Grants totalling £474 were approved at the meeting of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund. and also £73 as paid out of the Emergency Fund by the executive officers to 44 applicants. These Emergency Fund…

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Shire Boas Works

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 6

The Hornsby shire clerk presented the following report of the conference between Baulkham Hills Council and Hornsby Shire Council at last meeting:—Resolved…

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The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 5

The regular meeting of thee local council was held on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (?Alderman J.E. Anthony) and Alderman Downey, Leo, Clarke, Sky…

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