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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1919

2,821 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 142

Precept or Example? Medical Council's Session Where Were the Masks?

The Sun · Thursday 8 May 1919 · page 8

Don't do as I do; do as I tell you. The Medical Consultative Council is composed of leading medical men whose duties bring them into close…

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City Council's Electric System. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 May 1919 · page 11

Sir,—What is the use of the City Council employing as the general manager of their Electric Light Department an expert who knows his business if his advice is to be…

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Queensland Government Cases. [?]Rivy Council Appeals. Premier Ryan Scores Big Victory

The Australian Worker · Thursday 8 May 1919 · page 16

Cable messages from London indicate that the Queensland Government has won the two cases which it took before the Privy Council, and which were personally…

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Masks Remain. Medical Council Recommendations. Outdoor Assemblages Allowed. Cabinet Consideration To-day

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 May 1919 · page 4

At 11.30 last night, after three and a half hours' discussion, the Medical Consultative Council decided to recommend Cabinet to remove practically all restrictions except in…

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Triumphs of Premier Ryan. Before the Privy Council. He Wins Two More Important Cases. Brisbane, May 7

The Catholic Press · Thursday 8 May 1919 · page 25

There can be no doubt that the great success that Labour in politics has secured in our State must be attributed to the confidence which the people have in the ability…

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Shire and Municipal Council Employees

The Land · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 6

One of the provisions of the Industrial Arbitration Act of 1918 was for the appointment of conciliation committees to settle terms of wages and conditions in…

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Sutherland Shire. the Year's Progress. Shire Clerk's Annual Report

The Propeller · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 4

Mr. J. W. Macfarlane, Shire Cleric, has prepared a summary of the work carried out by the Sutherland Shire Council during 1918. The report shows…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 2

At last night's meeting of Hurstville Council a letter was received from Mr. T. J. Ley, M.L.A., in reply to a letter from…

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Council News. Government Cow Dry

The Land · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 6

At a recent meeting of the Tamarang Shire Council a letter was received from the Department of Local Government, replying to the shire's letter on March 20…

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A Ratepayer's Boots. Wants a new Pair from Council

The Propeller · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 5

At last night's meeting of Hurstville Council the following letter was received from an aggrieved ratepayer:--I hereby make a claim…

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Sanitary Charges. Lively Council Meeting. Ald. Low Wants Acting Town Clerk to Resign

The Propeller · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 2

As a matter of privilege, at the commencement of business at last night's meeting of Hurstville Council Ald. Low drew attention…

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Much-contested Case Queensland Cattle Case Judged by Privy Council. "A Definite Decision

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 5

In delivering judgment in the case of the Queensland Government against Mrs. Duncan, in the much-contested Mooraberrie cattle case, in which the…

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Racing Again Will Be in Full Swing on Saturday Result of Medical Council's Decision

Arrow · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 1

The decision of the Medical Council on Wednesday night to recommend to Cabinet that all restrictions except that in regard to wearing masks has lifted a…

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Questioning Aldermen

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 5

At the council meeting Alderman Stimson called attention to the water-tables in Hamilton-road. Through the recent heavy rains, he said, there was quite a sea of…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 5

The council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Anthony), Aldermen Coleman, Friend, Payne, Stimson, Wood and Downey. In the absence of the…

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The Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 8

This council met on Wednesday. Present: Mayor Taylor, Ald. H. Catt, Hickling, Neil, Spurway, Greenwood and Auchterlonie. A letter was read from Mrs…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 11

The Blacktown Council met on Tuesday. Present: Crs. Angus (president), G. Lalor, Pringle, Pye and W. Lalor. The president reported that the total bankings…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 5

The regular meeting was held last week. Present: The Mayor (Alderman F. G. T. Jones), Aldermen Deveson, Kelly, Freame, Davison, Allen, Shaw and J. A…

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Ryde. the Cackling Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 8

A despairing report to "The Argus".—"Ryde Council seems to be inoculated with the virus of loquacity—useless loquacity, "cacocthes loquendi," Talk…

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