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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

2,547 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 128

Can't Make Room Labor Council and Conference

The Sun · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 3

An interesting little episode occurred during the proceedings of the Labor Council last night. A request came from the Labor Conference,…

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A Patriotic Council To the Editor of "The Propeller."

The Propeller · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 1

Sir,--At a special meeting of Hurstville Council ex-Alderman Hill was appointed to the position of sanitary collector, he…

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Mayor's Statement

The Sun · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 4

Alderman J. W. Tomlin, Mayor of Lane Cove, states that in the locality in question certain private land is being obtained, and portion of the reservation given in return for…

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Lidcombe. the Mayor Comply[?]

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 2

At Tuesday's meeting of the Lidcombe Council Alderman Brewster congratulated the Mayor on the way he had carried out the programme of works, particularly in…

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Late Sir Matthew Harris Tributes by City Aldermen

The Sun · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 2

Although the statutory quarterly meeting of the City Council did not take place to-day owing to the absence of a quorum, the aldermen present took advantage of the…

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King Billy. Aldermen Object to L.O.L. Procession

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 12

Mr. H. J. Wright, secretary of the L.O.L. No. 248 wrote to the Libcombe Council asking permission to hold a procession at Lidcombe for a religious…

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Censuring a Mayor. To the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 2

Sir, — In your issue of the 2nd June you make a note under the letter from the Mayor of Granville that there had apparently been some leg-pulling in connection…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 2

The Lidcombe Council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Aid. W. Brown), Alderman Bachell, Burke, .James, Brewster and Wilson. Mr. H. L. Gilliver…

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Penrtth Council, held at the Council Chambers there were present—The Mayor (Ald Fitch), Ald Jones, Walker…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 12

The regular meeting of Parramatta Council was held on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Ald. F. J. Thomas), and Alderman Brown, Champion, Bartlett…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 5

The council met on Monday. Present: Alderman J. G. McBurney (Mayor), Aldermen Asimus, Hanbury, McEachern and Shearer. The tender of Messrs. Ross and…

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The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 11

Blacktown Council continues its reputation for regularity and constancy of attendance of its members. Again there was a full attendance at last meeting…

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Honoring the Lord Mayor. Public Testimonial Projected

Evening News · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 4

A well-supported movement to recognise the public services of Alderman R. D. Al[?]gber, M.L.C. Lord Mayor of Sydney, has been [?] [?]sed in Sydney. It is proposed to present…

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Dundas. Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 8

At last meeting were Alderman John Nell (Mayor), and Aldermen Taylor, Greenwood, Spurway, Watts, Edwards and Auchterionle. Hornsby Council wrote…

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The council Election

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 4

It is satisfactory that the Municipal elections are not to pass without public interest. It would not be well even for Aldermen if all…

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Educating the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 8

Mr. J. Dabbs, Dundas, had a letter, embracing three large pages of closelywritten matter, before the council on Wednesday. We quote the first…

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City Council Salaries

Evening News · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 4

Some [?] [?]ing exists as to the attitude which alderman Joy[?]on Smith, M.L.C., co[?] [?] at last Tuesday night's meeting of the [?] C[?] with regard to the prep[?] to…

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Ermington & Rydalmere. the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 8

A full council attended this week's meeting of Ermington and Rydalmere, viz., Aldermen Jack (Mayor), Doe, Edwards, Randall, Steel and Hughes. An…

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Balmain Council Officers Total 109 Years of Service

Evening News · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 6

[?] At the last [?]…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 11

In connection with the forthcoming municipal elections it is pointed out that the name, address, and occupation of a candidate must appear on the nomination paper, and…

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