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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

3,094 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 155

St. Patrick's Procession Discussion in Melbourne City Council Debate Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 5

At its last meeting the City Council had before it the following motion in the name of Councillor Alien:--That the council consider it…

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City Council Insurance

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 6

At the instance of Ald. Farrell the City Council has decided, by 13 votes to 10, that a fund be established for the insurance against fire of the council's own properties and…

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Darkened Dublin. Defiant City Council. London, Feb. 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 7

Retorting to the military order forbidding persons without a pass being abroad in Dublin after midnight, the Dublin Council has ordered the extinguishing of street lighting…

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The Irish Curfew. Dublin, Council's Stand. London, February 24

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 5

As a reply to the military order forbidding people without passes from being abroad in Dublin after midnight, the Dublin council has ordered the extinguishing of street lights after…

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Manly. Electric Light Plant. to Be Purchased by Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 7

The Manly Municipal Council, last night, authorised the Mayor to proceed with purchase of the Electric Light and Supply Company's plant and buildings, but postponed…

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The Phoenix Park Tragedy, the Lord Mayor's Strong Indictment. How a Public Inquiry Was Demanded. Dublin, Jan. 2, 1920

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 30

A resolution calling for a public sworn inquiry concerning the deaths of Laurence Kennedy and Lieutenant Boast was unanimously passed by the…

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Municipal Lighting Manly Takes Over Electricity

Evening News · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 6

At Manly Council last night the Mayor (Alderman Reid) reported that in conformity with a resolution of the council be Alderman Kerile, and the Town Clerk…

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Shire and Municipality. Legal Opinions. Signature of Nominator

The Land · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 6

Case.—In connection with Nomination Paper (Schedule to Ordinance No. 8) it is required that the full name of candidate proposed for nomination shall be…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 2

The first meeting of Kogarah Council since the elections was held on Tuesday night. A letter was read from the St…

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Council News. Councils' Officials

The Land · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 6

Appointments.—L. L. Zeims, clerk, Copmanhurst Shire; Gordon McKee, town clerk, South Grafton; W. J. Morris, town clerk, Narrabri; Hugh Ryan,…

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Barrier Strike Labor Council Resolution

Evening News · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 4

he Labor Council last night discussed the Broken Hill strike, which has posted 10 months. A report was received by the council…

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Association Doings. Clarence District Council

The Land · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 2

The mutual meeting was held in the Shire Hull, when the retiring President (Mr. T. McMahon) occupied the chair. There was an attendance of fifteen in all…

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The Supreme Council. London, February 25

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 5

The Supreme Council has considered a further Note from President Wilson regarding the Adriatic. The discussion was adjourned. The Council also discussed the Treaty with…

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P.p. Boards' Council of Advice

The Land · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 7

The quarterly meeting of the Pastures Protection Boards Council of Advice was held on the 28th January, 1920…

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The Glad Hand Labor Council and Russia

Evening News · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

The Labor Council is pleased with recent developments in respect to Russia, and last night passed the following resolution…

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Supreme' Council Vital Subject Omitted LONDON, February 23

The Sun · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 3

The correspondent of "The Times" in Paris, commenting on the grave decisions ahead of the Supreme Council, considers that the most vital subject…

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To Address Methodists Labor Council Members Much Debated Question

Evening News · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 4

The representative sessions of the Methodist Conference were resumed this morning. The Labor Council's representatives…

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Wool Council. West Darling Pastoralists' Support. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 5

A special meeting of the Pastoralists' Association of West Darling was held in Broken Hill yesterday and to-day. Mr. J. Dunno, chairman, presided. The primary…

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Russian Policy. Supreme Council's Decision. Lenin's Proposals. London, Feb. [?]5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 7

It is understood that the Supreme Council has been considering proposals of peace from L[?], which Mr. O'Gr[?]y, M.P., brought from M. Li[?]off…

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Blacktown Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 6

The Blacktown Shire Council held its fortnightly meeting on Tuesday last. Present: President (Cr. J. C. Page), Crs. W. A. Lalor, J. J. Pye, Geo. Lalor and A…

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