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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

2,738 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 137

Tenders Eor the Supply of Coal, City Council, 1918. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 April 1918 · page 8

Sir,—The extraordinary proceedings of the council of which 1 am a member have been of such a nature that they warrant the facts being placed before the ratepayers and the public,…

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A Municipal Butchery Sydney to Follow Brisbane's Example. Killing Private Enterprise

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 30 April 1918 · page 5

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Aid. Joynton Smith, M.L.C.) stated on Saturday that in order to secure for the citizens of Sydney a wholesome and cheaper…

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Municipal Doings Alteration of Boundaries of Shires. a Queensland Gazettal

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 30 April 1918 · page 5

It is officially notified that it is intended to alter the boundaries of the shires of Wambo and Wondal (Q.) by including in the shire of Wondal part of the shire of…

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Prison Accomodation Wagga Gaol in a Shocking State. a Municipal Report

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 30 April 1918 · page 5

The Mayor of Wagga (N.S.W.) in a report to the municipal council last week, drew attention to the disgraceful state of affairs at the old gaol and lock-up at…

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Municipal Amenities. Scene at Broken Hill

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 April 1918 · page 6

BROKEN HILL, Monday.--The Mayor (Ald, Hynes) at the last meeting of the City Council submitted a minute, in which he recomended an immediate start on road work,…

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Alderman Noller's Big Gift

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1918 · page 3

As was briefly announced in our last issue, Alderman W. P.Noller, the newly-elected president of the Parramatta Red Cross, signalised his election by donating…

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Central Square Subway. City Council Proposal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 May 1918 · page 9

Yesterday afternoon the Works Committee' of the City Council considered a proposal by Ald. Bramston that a subway should be constructed from Saunders' Jewellery Coroner, at…

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Lord Mayor As Host the Thousand at Lunch "Britain Has Three Black Eyes"

The Sun · Wednesday 1 May 1918 · page 5

The Lord Mayor, Alderman Joynton Smith, entertained Car. and his Thousand at lunch in the basement of the Town Hall. On the right of the Lord Mayor sat…

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City Council Coal Supply. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 May 1918 · page 13

Sir, -- My attention has been directed to a letter which appeared in your issue of the 30th inst., reflecting upon certain action taken by the City Council and by myself at the…

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Help for the Hun. Manly Council Would Stop It. Pensions and Maternity Allowances

Evening News · Wednesday 1 May 1918 · page 3

A subject [?] for discussion at last night [?] Manly Council upon Alderman [?] "That the [?] Prime Minister be asked to…

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Bazaar at Clovelly. Opened by the Lord Mayor

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1918 · page 24

A large gathering was present at St. Charles' Hall, Carrington-road, Waverley, on Saturday afternoon, when a bazaar was opened in aid of the new church at…

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Entertained by Lord Mayor. the Premier's Good Wishes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 May 1918 · page 7

There were scenes of the greatest enthusiasm in the basement of the Town Hall between 1 and 2 o'clock, when Captain Carmichael and his "Thousand" were entertained…

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Executive Council. Appointments Confirmed

Evening News · Thursday 2 May 1918 · page 4

The following appointments were conformed at this afternoon's meeting of the Executive Council:—Dr. H. H. Marsball,as hon. physician at the…

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Citizens and Unionists. Meeting the Governor. Lord Mayor's Reception

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 May 1918 · page 5

An Animated scene, softly lit with gold and green lights, was presented last night in the great civie hall of Sydney. The Lord Mayor (Ald. J. Joynton Smith) had given the citizens…

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City Council Coal Contract to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 May 1918 · page 6

Sir,--Under reply to mine of yesterday the Lord Mayor gives in to-day's issue a long, tedious explanation, and shown considerable heat and annoyance. I regard it as a…

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St. Anthony's Bazaar. in Aid of Clovelly's New Church. Opened by the Lord Mayor of Sydney

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1918 · page 31

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Joynton Smith) performed the opening ceremony at St. Anthony's bazaar, in aid of the new church at Clovelly, on Saturday…

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Burrangong District Council

The Land · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the Burrangong District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in the P. and A. Hall on Saturday. Mr. F. H. Tout (president) was…

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Labour Council's Attitude

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 7

Considerable public interest was centred in last night's proceedings of the New South Wales Trades and Labour Council, when the recruiting proposals arising out of the recent…

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Main Roads Grant. Another Shire Asks for Increase

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 7

CASINO, Thursday.-- Mr. Fitzgerald (Minister for Local Government) and his party arrived in Casino on Tuesday night, and on Wednesday morning met the Shire and Municipal Councils,…

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Association Doings. Bingara District Council

The Land · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Bingara District Council was held in Barraba on April 16. Present: Messrs. J. B. Fitzgerald, Jas. Gardner (Wonga Creek), E. O. T. Bowman…

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