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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

2,738 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 137

Council News. Councils' Officials

The Land · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 2

Mr. W. R. Nowland, Muswellbrook shire clerk and secretary to Denman P.P. Board, has proceeded to Sydney for the purpose of undergoing an operation for…

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Lord Mayor's Fund. £150,000 Wanted. an Urgent Appeal

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 5

In the early days of the war the people of New South Wales subscribed no less than £216,000 to the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund. They are now to be asked to provide another…

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Arbitration Bill. Discussed by Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 6

The proposed amendment to the Industrial Arbitration Act was discussed at last night's meeting of the Trades and Labour Council. Mr. Retallick (vice-president) said that a…

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Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund. £150,000 Wanted. Reasons for a Direct Appeal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 6

In the early days of the war, the people of New South Wales su[?]cribed no loss than £216,000 to the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund. They are now to be asked to provide another…

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Sydney Labor Council. I.w.w. Convictions

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 5

At the instance of Mr. E. E. Judd (Municipal Employees) the Sydney Labor Council last night carried the following motion:--"That the secretary request Mr. H. E. Boote to deliver a…

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Shire and Municipality. "The Land" will welcome discussion upon matters specially affecting Shires and Country Municipalities, and will, as far as possible, furnish specific information in answer to questions. Legal Opinions

The Land · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 2

Being abstract of the opinions given by Mr. J. W. Maund, honorary solicitor to the Shires' Association, on points referred to him, through the Association, from time to…

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The Alderman's Accident

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 8

Prior to the commencement of the business of Eastwood Council on Wednesday, Alderman Matthews moved that the council's sympathy be conveyed, by…

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Who Will be Mayor? Moves in Different Municipalities

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 11

"Who will be the new Mayor?" is a question which is being asked on all sides throughout the municipalities in these districts at present. The aldermen now…

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Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 9

The final meeting of the general committee of the Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund will to held at the Town Half to-night at 8…

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A Brave Officer. Our Mayor's Son

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 12

At the Cambrai fight in France: Captain Bean, the famous and talented Australian war correspondent, tells in one of his latest letters of an episode in that fight…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 5

The regular meeting of the council was held on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman W. Stimson), Alderman House, Anthony, Friend, Coleman, Paine and…

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the penrith Municipal Council was held at the council chambers on Monday evening last (11th January). When there were present the Mayor…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 2

The Auburn Council met on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman T. Cheetham), Aldermen Greeley, Keppie, Ibbett, Mitchell, Baxter, Ritchie, Lightfoot…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 2

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

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The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 8

Eastwood Council continues to take the palm in the matter of the despatch of its business. Wednesday night's meeting was the first for a month, and there was…

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His [?]forces and [?][?] Mayor and Engineer at Variance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 4

At the special meeting of the Granville Council on Tuesday evening at which the proceeding is were of an interesting not to say animal [?]ted character it was decided…

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Council's Advance Policy for 1918

The Methodist · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 4

The Executive Committee of the Sunday School Council has recommended that, with a view to the carrying out of the previously determined policy for 1918, viz., the training of teachers and the assistance of…

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Lord Mayor's Fund. Soldiers' Dependents. £150,000 Wanted for Their Assistance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 14

"It is only a matter of a few days since we issued our appeal for £150,000 for the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund," said Mr. W. G. Layton, one of the joint honorary…

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"To Keep the Wolf Away." Object of Lord Mayor's Fund. Dependents of Soldiers

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1918 · page 8

"It is only a matter of a few days since we issued our appeal for £150,000 for the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund," said Mr. W.G. Layton, one of the joint hon, secretaries,…

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