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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1919

2,821 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 142

Ratepayers' Addresses. Hurstville Council's Suggestion

The Propeller · Friday 2 May 1919 · page 2

At the last meeting of Hurstville Council a letter from the Under Secretary was received from Mr. T. J. Ley, M.L.A., in…

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How Hurstville Council Conducts Its Business

The Propeller · Friday 2 May 1919 · page 2

We have repeatedly drawn attention in these columns to the unsatisfactory manner in which Hurstville Council conducts its…

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Renewing Council's Loan Cost of Reading Letters

The Propeller · Friday 2 May 1919 · page 2

Hurstville Council has had reason to renew their loan of £3,000 from the Government Savings Bank, and as an…

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Municipal Shindy

The Sun · Friday 2 May 1919 · page 6

Alderman A. Reid. Mayor of Manly, has lodged his resignation as alderman with the town clerk, to take effect if Alderman Keirle does likewise. "The…

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Death of Alderman Cox

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 18

The death took place yesterday morning, at his residence, Wisbeach-street, Rozelle, of Alderman Harry Cox. The deceased, who was in his 62nd year, was a member of the Balmain…

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[?] and Mayor Act

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 5

On Monday Mr. J.C. Hunt, M.L.A., and Mayor Anthony interviewed Mr. Morrison of the Railway Commissioners' office, in connection with the exits of Fairfield…

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Dundas. Death of Ex-alderman Eyles

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 8

Mr. Alexander Eyles (an ex-alderman of Dundas and who sat in the council in the days when Mr. F. C. Cox was Mayor) passed away at Dr. Jenner's Hospital…

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A Balmain Identity Alderman Harry Cox

Evening News · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 4

The death of Aldermas Harry cox in his sixty-second year has removed a premise figure from the public life at[?]. His father purshead a large…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 5

The council met on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. Cook), Aldermen J. Asimus, G. Stimson, H. A. G. McEachcrn, McBurney, Sherer and Johnston. Gordon…

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The Mayor and the Financial Aspect

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 5

The Mayor, Alderman Anthony, makes the following reply to an "Argus" comment:—"The council has at no time attempted to deceive the public by making…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 5

The usual meeting was held on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman F. A. Suttor), Aldermen Monson, Weller, Bosley, Beale, Cruikshank, Deadman and Poolman…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Baulkham Hills Shire Council was held on Tuesday. Present: Councillor A. Whiting (President), and Councillors Cranston, Firth…

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Department and Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 8

A long and heated discussion at the last council meeting took place on the subject of the gross institution of the Health Department in regard to its…

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Belgian Consul Farewelled. Lord Mayor Tells Good Story

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 12

M. Watteeuw, Consul for Belgium, who will shortly leave for his country, was farewelled yesterday by the Lord Mayor and the Consuls-General, Consuls, and commercial…

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Ermington & Rydalmere. Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 8

Regular meeting held on Monday. Present, a full council, the Mayor presiding. Payment of accounts totalling £46/12/ was authorised. It was decided to grant…

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Generosity of a Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 6

Eastwood Council at its last meeting decided to increase the maintenance man's wages from 10s 2d to 10s 3d per day. A proposal to raise the pay to 11s per day…

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Fairfield Lighting Scheme Mayor Anthony;s Rejoinder. To the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 5

Sir,—In your issue of April 26th Mr. W.M. Bensley, Fairfield, insinuates that I was alone responsible for the erection of the council chambers at Smithfield. This…

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A Dig at the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 2

"A. B. B." writes to "The Argus":—"I desire through the medium of your columns to draw the attention of the public to the fact that it is time some one…

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Changer for City Council. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 18

Sir,—Captain Waley's letter in your issue of April 30, although very interesting, would be to the lay mind and to the "pseudo-expert" very misleading on several important points,…

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St. Marys Council Influenza Administration Criticised. The Auditor Complains of Illegal Payments

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the St. Marys Council was held on Monday evening when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. R. Campbell). and Aldermen Adams, Barrett…

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