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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

2,738 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 137

Upkeep of N.s.w. Hospitals. Uniform Municipal Rate Projected

The Australian Worker · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 6

Speaking at a public gathering on Sunday, N.S.W. Health Minister Fitzgerald said that while not making any statement of policy he could state that a proposal…

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NO. 1 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Sly and jury.) Di on v North Illawarra Municipality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 4

In this action counsel are addressing the jury…

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"Not Nervous" Lord Mayor's Rhetoric

The Sun · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 6

"No, I'm not nervous," said the Lord Mayor (Alderman Joynton Smith) this morning, when he was asked how he regarded the Sydney-Melbourne war loan score…

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Concentrating on Coutry Lord Mayor's Tank Tour

The Sun · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 6

For the next fortnight It is the intention of the war loan organisation to concentrate all efforts upon the country districts. It Is felt that the country generally has not been…

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Actionn of Trades Hall Council. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 8

By a majority of about 20, the Melbourne Trades Hall Council to-night decided not to take part in the recruiting conference called by the Governor-General. A recommendation…

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Association Doings. Farmers and Settlers' Association. Executive Council Meeting. APRIL 2, 1918

The Land · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 2

Present: President Trethowan, Vice-presidents Fitzpatrick, Townsend. McLean; Councillors McDonald, McLean. Jelbart, Hutchinson, Manning, MeLaehlan. Cartwright, Killen,…

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NO. 1 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Sly and Jury.) Alleged Damage From Flood Waters. Di On v North Illawarra Municipality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 4

The case was concluded in which Di On, a market gardener, sued the council of the municipality of North Illawarra claiming £1000 compensation for damages caused to…

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Mosman Council

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 1

The regular meeting was held on Tuesday, 9th inst., when there were present Aldermen Walker (Mayor), Walters, Gordon…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

Auburn Council met on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman R. Lightfoot), Aldermen Perry, Mitchell, Webber, Greeley, Swinfield, Keppie, Waters…

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The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 11

There was a full council, viz., J. H. S. Angus (President), J. T. Pringle, J. J. Pye. G. A. Lalor. J. C. Page and W. A. Lalor, present at 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 5

The Smithfield and Fairfield Council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman W. Stimson), Aldermen Friend, Anthony, Coleman, Wood, Paine…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

Lidcombe Council met. on Wednesday. Present: The. Mayor (Alderman Maunder), Aldermen Brown, Anderson, Brewster, James, Wilson, Burke and Cutcliffe…

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Penrith Municipal Council was held In the Council Chambers last Monday night. Aid. P. J. Quinn (Mayor) occupied the chair, and with him were:…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 8

A full council-Aldermen J. C. Matthews (Mayor), Whittaker, Small, Featlherstone, Rourke and England—attended this week's meeting…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

A special meeting of the St. Marys Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers, St. Marys, On Wednesday night last to discuss the…

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A Determined Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 8

Baulkham Hills Council has informed Dundas Council, with reference to joint expenditure on Pennant Hills-road, that they are unable to accede to this…

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The Council's Rip Van Winkle

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 11

Girraween Progress Association does not seem to be able to get on with the council at all. Last week they told Sherwood Council, in effect, that they were…

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A Council Withdraws Its Patronage

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 11

At this week's meeting of Rydalmere Council, Alderman Steel moved to rescind a motion carried at a previous meeting pledging support and co-operation in the…

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Council's Treasurer Resigns

The Sun · Sunday 14 April 1918 · page 9

Mr. H. Elliott, who has been the Newcastle City Treasurer for seven years, has resigned his position in order to take the office of clerk to the Gwydir Shire Council at Bingara…

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