Death of Alderman Evan Jones
Yesterday morning Alderman Evan Jones, who had reached his 71st year, died at his residence. Bingley, W[?]dgong-street, Mosman. Born in London, the oldest member of the…
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Council & local affairs, 1917
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The Lord Mayor
At the last meeting of the Burwood Council the following resolution was carried unanimously:—"That this council sincerely and heratfully congratulations the Hon. R. D. Meagher…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Shire Conference. Election of Officers
The following councillors were elected yesterday to the Executive of the Shires: President: Cr. the Hon. A. K. Trethowan; Vice-Presidents: Crs. W. T…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Shire Engineers' Salaries. Substantial Increases Wanted
At the annual conference of Shire Engineers in Sydney on Wednesday the ques-tion of salaries was discussed, on a proposal that the minimum be fixed at £850…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Trust Russia." Consul-general's Advice. Lord Mayor's Sporting Analogy
Russia's internal situation was discussed by all the speakers at the Millions Club luncheon to Mr. A. N. d'Abazza (Consul-General for Russia) yesterday. The seriousness of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Board and Shire. Room for Both. Conference Resolution
At the Shires Conference in Sydney this week, a motion that the Pastures Protection Boards be abolished, and their duties be vested in the shire…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Reviving Conscription Labor Council's Fears
The Labor Council is of opinion that there is a possibility of conscription being again urged in the near future. At a meeting of that body held at the Trades Hall last night…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Legislative Council. the New Appointments
The new appointments to the Upper House in this State were announced on Sunday night last. The Council contained 52 members before these additions…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Association Doings. Maclean District Council
The president of the above (Mr. R. J. McDonald) occupied the chair at the quarterly meeting of the council, held in the Shire Hall, Maclean. There were also…
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There was a large attendance yesterday afternoon at the funeral of the late Alderman Evan Jones, which left his late residence, Wudgong-street, Mosman, at 1 o'clock for the…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Angry Aldermen. Threats to Wring Necks
Another scene occurred in the Auburn Council on Tuesday. Alderman Brotherson thought a matter called for further inquiry and moved that…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Late Alderman Evan Jones. Representative Funeral
The funeral of Ald. Evan Jones, who for many years had been a prominent figure in city municipal circles, took place yesterday afternoon to the Waverley Cemetery from his…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Shire Wages Award
The Hornsby Shire Council reported at the last meeting of the council that a further wages award had been made as on 29th March last, covering all classes…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Council
The meeting was held on Monday. Present: Aldermen Webster (Mayor), Cruikshank, Deadman, Everington, Kennett, Suttor, Monson and Lomax. The…
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The Auburn Council met on Monday Present: The Mayor (Alderman T. Cheetham), Aldermen Willick, Ibbett, Woodrow, Shelton, Webber, Brotherson, Robertson…
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The Lidcombe Council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman W. Brown), Aldermen Bachell, James, Cutcliffe, Wilson and Burke. Apologies for non-attendance…
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The council had an adjourned meeting on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Kirkpatrick), Aldermen Burns, Carthew, Patten, Phillips, Epps and Membrey…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mosman Council
The regular meeting was held oh Tuesday, May 8th, when there were present Aldermen Smith (Mayor), Glover, Henderson,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Council Meeting
The council met on Monday. Presents The Mayor Alderman J. G. McBurney), Aldermen Stimson, Asimus, Sherer, Hanbury and Crompton. The Mayor, in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Council Meeting
This council met on Friday. Present: Mayor Kelly, Aldermen Douglass, Reeves, Redshaw, Fitzroy, Sutton, Whittaker and Summerhayes. The Mayor apologised…
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