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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

2,738 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 137

Killed in Action Mayor of Lambton's Son Newcastle

The Sun · Sunday 6 January 1918 · page 2

Word has been received that Sergeant A. J. Charlton, son of Mr. E. Charlton, Mayor of Lambton, was killed in action in France on December 20…

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Work for Soldiers State War Council's Operations

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 January 1918 · page 7

The operations of the employment branch of the State War Council (Mr. Cooper in charge) show that for the four weeks ended on Friday, work has been found for 716 returned soldiers…

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Books of the Day The Roots of Life Municipal Romance Beauty in Little

The Sun · Sunday 6 January 1918 · page 13

Here is a book about caterpillars, a book of beauty, and a book from thought a book from a man who has not lived to see himself entering into his kingdom as a skilled…

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The Lord Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 4

Having had an operation performed on one of his eyes Alderman J. Joynton Smith, M.L.C., will not be able to enter upon his duties as Lord Mayor of Sydney to-day…

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Victorian War Council

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Sunday.—Major C. S. Cunningham has been appointed secretary, and Lieutenant- Colonel R. M. M'Vea chief clerk, of the State War Council. The Repatriation…

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The Lord Mayor. a Deputy Suggested. Alderman Joynton Smith Improving

Evening News · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 5

The Lord Mayor, Alde[?] is still is [?] where be recently under[?] on his[?]. He [?]…

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Parramatta's Mayor Resigns

Evening News · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 2

At the meeting of the Parramatta Council last night the Mayor (Alderman De Low), in reply to a question, stated that he had taken certain action in regulating the meetings of the War…

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Mayor Resigns Incident at Parramatta

The Sun · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 3

At a meeting of the Parramatta Council last night the Mayor, Alderman De Low, in reply to a question, stated that he had taken certain action in regulating the…

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City Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 5

The health and by-laws committee and the electric lighting committee of the City Council met yesterday afternoon. As the new Lord Mayor, Alderman J. Joynton Smith, was…

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The City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 5

Owing to the absence of tho Lord Mayor (Aid. Joynton Smith), and at his request, the election of vice-presidents, who officiate as chairmen of the City Council committees, has…

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Recruiting Council. a Queensland Suggestion

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 5

BRISBANE, Monday.--Mr. R. C. Ramsay, of Cambooya, a prominent conscriptionist, has propounded a scheme, in the hope of helping to overcome the difficulty of securing…

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A Mayor Resigns

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 January 1918 · page 12

At a meeting of the Parramatta Municipal Council on Monday evening the Mayor (Alderman De L[?]w), in reply to a question, stated that he had taken certain action in regard to…

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Mayor's Sudden Resignation

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 January 1918 · page 8

At a meeting of the Parramatta Council on Monday evening the Mayor, Aid. He Low, in reply to a question, stated that he had taken certain action in regard to the regulating of…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1918 · page 3

The regular meeting, of the Parramatta Council was held on Monday. Present; The Mayor (Alderman R. H. De Low) and Aldermen Brown, Bartlett, Smith…

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Confetti Battles Manly Council Relents

The Sun · Wednesday 9 January 1918 · page 2

Last night the Manly Council decided to permit the use of confetti at the forthcoming Venetian carnival. The determination was come to despite the…

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Week of Prayer. Evangelical Council Service

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 January 1918 · page 9

The service held by the Evangelical Council yesterday at midday in connection with the week of prayer was associated with the usual Tuesday service of intercession held…

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Cement Supplies. City Council Tenders. Question of Nationality

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 January 1918 · page 7

When new tenders for the supply of cement to the City Council were opened by the Works Committee of the council yesterday. it was found that the Portland Cement Company whose…

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Cement for City Council Nationality of Head of Company

The Sun · Wednesday 9 January 1918 · page 2

City council officials directly concerned in the matter refused this morning to make any comment regarding the discussion of the tenders at the Works Committee yesterda, in…

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