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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Sutherland Shire Elections

The St George Call · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 3

On the 27th of this month, Sutherland Ratepayers have to determine who shall preside over the destinies of the beautiful territory in which they reside for…

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Baulkham Hills Shire

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 12

A Riding.—Charles Cranston, James Roberts. B. Riding.—Charles Brown, Harry Newby Firth, Edwin Lowe, Arthur…

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The Shire's Liabilities

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 8

The following return has been furnished by Hornsby Shire clerk for Councillor Roberts' information: General fund liabilities outstanding to 31st December…

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The Mayor Not to Be Bounced

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 5

W. Golf, Merrylands, wrote to the council this week:—"I wish to draw your council's attention to the fact that I have been a ratepayer of the municipality for…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 2

The Granville Council met on Tuesday, Present: The Mayor (Alderman H. Kirkpatrick), Aldermen Membrey, Willoughby, Burns, Phipps, Mobbs, Carthew, Swift…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 5

The regular meeting of the local council was held on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor and Aldermen Downey Lee, Clarke, Hope, Sky, Stimson and Paine…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 5

Present at Tuesday's regular meeting: The Mayor (Alderman R. Donnelly) and Aldermen King, Crowe, Brewer, MeCredie, Pavesi, Webb, Jones and Kelly. The…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 5

The local council commenced proceedings in daylight on Tuesday, probably for the first time since its incorporation in 1872. There were present the Mayor…

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Blacktown Shire. To the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 10

Sir,—Ratepayers would be interested in Councillor Best's "wise proposition," referred to in your last issue under the heading of Seven Hills. This vigilant…

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Council to Manufacture

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 5

Alderman Webb, at Tuesday's meeting of the Sherwood Council moved that the sum of £50 be voted for the purchase of plant for making concrete pipes. He said…

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The Naughty Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 5

The East Fairfield Progress Association rebukes tho local council:—"I have been instructed by the above association to refer you to our letter of the 1st…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 12

The council met on Tuesday Present: The President (Councillor Brown), Councillors Cranston, Lawson and Whitling. Correspondence:—…

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Cabra-vale. Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 5

A special meeting of the council was held on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. G. McBurney), Aldermen Mitchell, McEachern, Sherer, Stimson and…

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The Council Meeting Important Recommendations Re Y.P.S.C.E.

The Methodist · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the S.S. Council was held on Monday evening, the President of the Conference in the chair. A letter from the Assistant Superintendent of Concord school, calling attention to the…

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The Oracle and the Estimates. Adjournment of the Council Moved. Screams and Scolds at Sherwood

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 5

At the week's meeting of the Sherwood Council, Alderman King moved to suspend the standing orders for 20 minutes, to bring under notice of the council certain…

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Shire Election Notes. Bunches at Baulkham Hills and Blacktown. Czars and kings and Funny Things at Hornsby. Tattle About the candidates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 11

The wild rush for seats in the B riding of Baulkham Hills Shire Council is the only excitement just now at Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills and Kellyville. The…

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The Waverley Municipal Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 14

Sir,—To-day, Saturday, the 13th inst, elections are to be held to fill certain vacancies caused by the resignation of uldermen from the local council. A number of candidates have…

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Waverley Council Yesterday's By-elections Labor, Candidates Defeated

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 January 1917 · page 2

A by-election was held in two wards of the Waverley Municipality, yesterday, to fill the extraordinary vacancies created by the recent prosecutions of certain of the aldermen, under…

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Among the Riflemen N.r.a. Annual Meeting Council Nominations

The Sun · Sunday 14 January 1917 · page 21

The annual meeting of the National Rifle Association of New South Wales will be held on Wednesday evening at Aaron's Exchange Hotel. The meeting will only be of a formal character, as the…

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