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Council & local affairs, 1919

2,821 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 142

Mountain Municipality Inquiry at Blackheath Katoomba

The Sun · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 5

Mr. R. D. Fitzgerald, the special commissioner appointed by the Minister for Local Government, resumed his inquiry at Blackheath School of Arts…

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Parramatta Municipal Officers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 6

At the meeting of the Parramatta Council this week a loiter was read from Mr. Eric Platt (now returned from the war) announcing that he was prepared to again…

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The City Council Alderman Kelly Goes to Europe. Will He Get a Pair ?—He Should Resign Rather Than Give a Majority to Labor

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 April 1919 · page 5

Alderman T. H. Kelly, member for the Bourke Ward in the City Council, is about to leave for Europe. His absence will create a very unfortunate position…

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Home Makers in Council

Sunday News · Sunday 27 April 1919 · page 11

"Sunday News" Practical Recipes and Hints for Housekeepers. New Dishes and Suggestions for Money Saving The main object [?]…

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Ald. Kelly Gives Labor Majority in City Council

The Mirror · Sunday 27 April 1919 · page 2

Ald. T. H. Kelly, representative of the Bourke Ward in the City Council, is about to go to Europe. His departure will give Labor a majority in the City…

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Electrical Trades Fear of Unemployment Deputation To Lord Mayor

Evening News · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 2

The Electrical Trades Union is deeply concerned at the refuel of the City Council to instal a frequency changer in the council electric fighting system…

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City Electricity Preparing for Emergencies Request to Lord Mayor

The Sun · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 2

A deputation from the Electrical Trades Union, introduced by Mr. Donald Black, waited upon the Lord Mayor, Alderman Richards, this…

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Medical Council Meeting To-night Interesting Situation

The Sun · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Holman, and the Minister for Health, Mr. Fitzgerald, will attend the meeting of the Medical Consultative Committee to-night, when…

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Quarantine Station Agitation for Removal Deputation to Minister Contacts Scale Wall Manly Mayor's Allegations

Evening News · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 5

The agitation for the removal of the Quarantine Station at North Head [?] stage this afternoon, when a [?]organtsed by the stanty…

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The Law Real Estate. Industrial — and Otherwise City Council Rating

Construction and Local Government Journal · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 7

While the ratepayers of Sydney will admire the intention of Mr. Milner Stephen to make the huge electric light and power scheme help, by its profits, to relieve the ratepayers of the…

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Foch's Pistol Conflict with Council Resignation Not Accepted PARIS, April 21

The Sun · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 1

The attitude of Foch and the French generals, backed by important British and American military officers, towards the Council's decisions,…

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The Restrictions Consultative Council Meets To-night Will Racing Be Permitted?

Evening News · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 5

[?]interesting [?] at the present moment in the poss[?] of the early lifting of the [?]…

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The 'Flu Lower Figures Recorded 15 DEATHS; 97 CASES Council and the Restrictions

The Sun · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 5

Fifteen deaths and 97 admissions to hospital comprise the 'flu record for the 24 hours ended at 2 p.m. today…

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A Municipal Scheme. Casino

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 8

While pasalng through Casino, Mr. Maasy Greene (Minister of Customs) was welcomed by the Mayor, who congratulated him on his elevation to Cabinet rank…

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Claim of Municipality. ' Validity of the Petitions

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 6

LITHGOW, Sunday.-- An inquiry into Black-heath's claim for a municipality has been opened at the School of Arts by Mr. Fitzgerald, special Government Commissioner. petitioners…

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Federal and Shire Lines

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 13

Devon left Suez April 7 for New Zealand, via Colombo 25. Argyllshire left Auckland Mar. 13 for U.K. Welington, 28 Fremantle…

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Northern Territory Advisory Council

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 8

The Federal Cabinet has approved of the creation of a Northern Territory Advisory Council, which will consist of sewn members, three being officials…

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The Duty of the City Council

The Sun · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 4

The Lord Mayor of Sydney should deliver to the City Council to-night his policy speech for next year. He should explain to the aldermen and the ratepayers how over half-a-milllon of money will be spent. That is a great deal of money, and the spending of it is a great responsibility. It may be…

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Restrictions. to Remain Another Fortnight. the Medical Council's Decision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 6

There was a meeting of the Consultants, Medical Council in the room of tha Minister for Health last night. At a late hour the Minister stated that the…

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Restrictions Continue. at Least Another Fortnight. Medical Council's Recommendation. Reply to Racing Men

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 4

The following resolution was come to by the Consultative Medical Council last night:-- After hearing the report of the…

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