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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

2,738 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 137

Resolution Re Irish Conscription. Action by the N.s.w. Labor Council

The Australian Worker · Thursday 25 April 1918 · page 13

At the weekly meeting of the Labor Council of New South Wales last Thursday, Mr. E. E. Judd (Municipal Employees) moved:—"That a cable be sent to…

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One Big Union Proposal. Referred to Labor Congress. Decision by Labor Council of New South Wales

The Australian Worker · Thursday 25 April 1918 · page 12

Further consideration was given by the Labor Council of New South Wales at its meeting on April 18 to the report of a committee appointed to formulate a…

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Alderman Enlists

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 8

At last meeting of the Auburn Council, Alderman P. Perry said he was one of those present at Martin-place when Captain Carmichael made his appeal for recruits, and…

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A[?]rt Aldermen. Sce[?] at the Waterloo Council

Evening News · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 4

A [?] at the meeting of the [?] night. [?] of a hall in the [?] what [?]…

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Orange District Council

The Land · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 2

The quarterly meeting was held on March 23. A letter was received from the General Secretary, referring to a number of matters…

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Waterloo Council and Recruiting

Evening News · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 5

Captain Carmichael's recruiting scheme was before the Waterloo Council last night. The letter explained that the Governor had offered the "King's Sh[?]eld" to the council or shire…

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Association Doings. Macquarie District Council

The Land · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 2

A meeting of delegates was held last month. Mr. P. McCabe (president) occupied the chair, and the following delegates answered the roll call:—Messrs. A. Cosier…

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Council News. CORRESPONDENCE;. Signatures to Petition

The Land · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 6

"Doubtful" asks:—A petition was signed by a number of ratepayers and presented to the Mayor, asking him to call a public meeting. He did so, and…

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Rothermere Resigns. The Air Council Turmoil. LONDON, Friday Evening

Evening News · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 1

Lord [?] has resigned his position as Presi[?] of the Mr Council. He gives [?] as the reason for this step…

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Pastoralists' Federal Council Annual Convention Variation of Station Hands Award

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 5

The twenty-ninth Convention of the Pestoralists Federal Council of Australia commenced its sittings at Darling Buildings, Franklin Street, Adelaide,…

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Law Report. High Court. (Before Mr. Justice Barton, Mr. Justice Rich, and Mr. Justice Gavan Duffy.) Municipal Rates Under a Lease

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 4

Reserved judgment was delivered in the appeal, by way of special case, with no pleadings, in which John Oscar Peterson (defendant), was appellant, and Mary Ann Kelly,…

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The Land. "Nations may battle and the world rock with revolution, but the land will care for him who cares for it." Address: 7 O'Council Street, Sydney. Telephones—1521 City; Works, [?]80 Redfern. Telegrams—"The Land," Sydney. Friday, April 26, 1918. the Futility of It All

The Land · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 8

THE people—and their name is legion—who expected nothing of the convention summoned by the Governor-General to take action with regard to keeping up Australian reinforcements will not be disappointed by the results. Having expected little, or nothing, they are mentally…

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Absurdities of Our Aldermen

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 8

So writes the " Herald ":-"As soon as an alderman commences to put his politics in front of his council's affairs he becomes a danger. For example, Ryde Council…

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Nepean Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on the 10th last in the Council Chambers, Bringelly, when there were present:- Crs. T.G. Scott (President), R.B. Baynes, G.Richardson,…

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The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 8

This council, like many others, has the business of its meetings greatly interfered with by contentious subdivision matters. At last week's meeting good…

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The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 8

Eastwood Council met on Wednesday, Mayor Matthows presiding over an attendance comprising Aldermen Small, Foutherstoe, Whittaker, Rourke and…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 2

The Auburn Council met on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman R. Lightfoot). Aldermen Baxter. Cheetham, Keppie, Ibbett, Perry, Waters, Webber,…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 5

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

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Married, with Six Children Alderman Offers to Enlist Gulgong

The Sun · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 6

At a recruiting meeting last night eight men offered to enlist in Carmichael's Thousand. They included Alderman D. H. Spring, who is a married man with six children. He…

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Baulkham Hills. at the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 8

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Baulkham Hills Shire Council was held on Tuesday. Present: Councillor Whitling (President) and Councillors Purser. Firth…

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