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Council & local affairs, 1920

3,094 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 155

Baulkham Hills Shire Council

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

The council met on Tuesday, Councillor Whitling presiding. There were also present Crs. Firth, Waterworth, Cranston, Lowe and Bowes…

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Motoring. Shire and Municipal Roads

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 3

A motorist who recently drove down the South Coast as far as Bega and thence inland to Tumut has some interesting things to say about the roads he encountered…

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Shire Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 14

HORNSBY.—Councillor P. A. James has been elected president for the fifth term. Boolooroo Shire.—Councillor J. E. Coary was reelected prsident…

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Sydney Road. An Alderman's Letter. To the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 1

Sir,—Members of the general public who are aware of the intolerable condition of the above road will welcome the advent of the National Roads Association…

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St. Marys Council Mayor's Many Recommendations. an Early Morning Sitting. Rate Increased to 2d

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting of the new St. Mary's Council was held on Monday, when there were present:— The Mayor (Ald. W. Morris), Aldermen…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 2

The Lidcombe Council met on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Ald. W. J. Maunder), Ald. Larcombe, Brown, Burke, Whiting, Wilson, Byers, Wyatt and James…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Dundas Council was held on 18th February, when there were present the Mayer (Ald. Spurway), and Ald. Auchterlonie,…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 2

The Auburn Council met on Monday, Present: The Mayor (Ald. T. Cheetham), Ald. Sinclair, Baxter, M. Long, Lightfoot, Keighery, Swinfield, Ashton, Rigby,…

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Liverpool Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Liverpool. Council was held on Tuesday last. Present: Tie Mayor (Ald. L. A. Ash. croft), Ald. F. A. Suttor, R. L…

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The Council's Finances

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 12

General interest should centre in the fact that a special meeting of the Ryde Council has been called for March 5th to consider the finances of the municipality…

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Council's Office Hours

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 2

The Mayor, at Monday's meeting of the Council, submitted a minute suggesting an alteration of the times when the office of the council shall be open for…

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Claim Against the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. F. W. Todhunter, solicitor, wrote to the Auburn Council stating that Mr. S. M. Paris had consulted him with reference to the loss of a fool and injury to…

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Blue Mountains Shire Extract From Health Inspectors' Report

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 6

The following extract taken from the annual report for the year ending 31st December, 1919, tabled by the Health Inspector, Blue Mountains Shire…

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Supreme Council. London, February 25

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 11

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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Methodist Fete Opened by the Mayor. Mr. Penman As Prize Cook

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 5

A garden fete in aid of the funds of the Methodist church was opened in the parsonago grounds, High-street, last Wednesday afternoon and was continued…

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Labour Council. Not a Reflex of Union Opinion. Severe Condemnation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 13

A conference of union officials who favour arbitration and conciliation for the settlement of industrial disputes was held at the Sydney Trades Hall yesterday. About 50…

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"With a Thud" Tennis Officials Turned Down Old Council Rejected

The Sun · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 5

At the conclusion of lost night's annual meeting of the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association, many members left wearing a worried look, due to…

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High Prices in Europe Supreme Council Meets Preparing Turkish Peace Treaty LONDON

Evening News · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 1

The meeting of the Supreme Council this morning was atte[?] by British, French and Ball in financial and economic experts. An [?]…

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Lord Mayor's Health

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 February 1920 · page 1

At the Town Hall yesterday it was stated that the health of Sir Richard Richards is about the same…

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The Gentle "Pro" Mayor on Pugilism Choice in Punches Goulburn

The Sun · Sunday 29 February 1920 · page 4

The recent refusal of the Goulburn City Council to allow professional or other boxing contests to be carried on in the city has been productive of…

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