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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1919

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 January 1919 · page 2

A special meeting of the above was held on Monday, December 23, when there were present—The Mayor (Ald. P. J. Quinn), Aldermen W. H. Hand…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1919 · page 2

The Auburn Council met on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman R. Lightfoot). Alderman Perry, Swinfield, Keppi[?], Webber, Cheetham, Mitchell, Baxter…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 4 January 1919 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers. St. Mary's, on Monday night last, when there were present: The Mayor (Ald…

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Holding Council Responsible

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1919 · page 2

Mr. R. H. Rickard, Auburn-street, Granville, wrote again to the Auburn Council complaining of drainage running from the sanitary depot on to his land in…

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London Chamber of Commerce. The Council Deals With Several Important Questions

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 4 January 1919 · page 4

At the meeting of the Council of the London Chamber of Commerce recently, Mr. James Martin, J.P., presiding, a resolution was passed at the…

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The Cow-Owner's Lament A Council's Predicament. Complaint to the Attorney-General

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1919 · page 12

The despair, grief, wrath and desperation of the man who has [?] a hobby of gardening and who has by expenditure of though, time, money and much hard work…

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Federal and Shire Lines

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 5

Argyllshire left U. K. Dec 9 for Australia. Ayrshire, en route from U.K. to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, left…

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City Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 7

At yesterday's meeting of the health committee of the City Council, Alderman W. P. Fitzgerald was re-elected chairman for the year. Alderman R. D. Meagher, M.L.C., and…

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Pigeons "Noxious." Blaxland Shire's Request. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 6

The Blaxland Shire Council has decided to ask the Local Government Department to declare pigeons noxious within the shire, except homers. The suggestion to take this action…

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London Chamber of Commerce. The Council Deals With Several Important Questions

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 16

At the meeting of the Council of the London Chamber of Commerce recently, Mr. James Martin, J.P., presiding, a resolution was passed, at the…

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The Wool Trade an Advisory Council. Formed in Great Britain. the Colonial Dip

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 6

Practical steps have been taken for the formation of a wool council in Great Britain, to deal with problems connected with the industry. The…

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Hornsby Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 1

This council met on Thursday. Present: President P. A. James, Councillors. Ramsay, Morris, Moore, Hellmrich and Chapman…

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Blacktown Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 2

At the last meeting, The overseer reported that Carnarvon bridge was practically completed, and that he would like the riding councilors to…

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Main Roads Grants Shire Council's Demands Temora

The Sun · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 2

Under the conditions of the main roads grant by the Public Works Department £100 was granted to the Narraburn Shire for work to be done…

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Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council was held on Friday. The Mayor (Alderman F. Tucker-Jones) presided; and also present were Aldermen…

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Manly Council Workmen

Evening News · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 4

At the Manly Council meeting last night, Widerman [?] arrived that the wages at the employees—of the council her increased by 1s a day. He pointed out…

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City Council Chairmen

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 9

Ald. S. Davoren, representative for Cook Ward, has been elected vice-chairman of the works committee of the City Council for the ensuing year…

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Executive Council Appointments

Evening News · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 5

The following appointment to were confirmal at this afternoon's meeting of the New South Walga [?]Mr F 11 Roseby as drafterman Lard…

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Later Shortage Situation of Manly. Mayor States Minister's Promise

Evening News · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 5

[?] last night, the [?]…

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