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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

3,094 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 155

Friendship Since Boyhood Alderman W. P. McElhone:--

The Sun · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 5

I heard of the death of the Lord Mayer this morning with more than regret. I had been on intimate terms of friendship with the since boyhood, and…

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"Leaves a Big Void" Alderman, R. D. Meagher:--

The Sun · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 5

I have been a [?] end, and have wa[?] Sir [?]arus career from the time he was employed in the City Sarveyor's Department until the…

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A Good Citizen Alderman Brooks, M.L.C.:--

The Sun · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 5

I would like to pay my tribute to the memory of the late Sir Richard kin Richards, whom I knew, not only in ills public capacity but with whom…

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Shire and Municipality. Legal Opinions. Impounding. Impounding Off Conditional Purchase

The Land · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 5

Case.—A person who is the owner of a Conditional Purchase Lease traversed by a public road, with registered gates at each end thereof, claims the right to…

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Next Lord Mayor Election on

Evening News · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 6

A special meeting of the city Council will be held as early as possible to appoint a new Lord Mayor in piece of Sir Richard Richards…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

At last night's meeting of Hurstville Council the impounding officer reported that 20 head of stock had been impounded during the fortnight…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 5

At the last meeting of Kogarah Council a resolution was passed to apply to the Governor-in-Council to have a certain area brought under…

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Tributes From Citizens the Acting-lord Mayor

The Sun · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 5

Alderman W. Lambert, who has been in the mayoral chair during Sir Richard Richards's illness, paid a glowing tribute to the dead Lord Mayor…

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Sydney's lord Mayor Sir Richard Richards Death Announced this Morning

Evening News · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 6

The Lord Mayor of Sydney, Sir Richard Watkins Riechards, who has been fill for several weeks, died this morning in a private hospital at Elizabeth Bay…

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Cost of Living. Pronouncement by Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 6

Tile increased coat of living problem was discussed by the Labor Council of New South Wales last night. The Labor Council was asked by the South…

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Proposed Wool Scheme. Graziers' Recommendations Council Says "Yes."

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 8

At the quarterly meeting of the council of the Graziers' Association of N.S Wales held on Wednesday full consideration was given to the proposals…

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Lord Mayor Dead Long Illness Ends This Morning a Notable Career From Articled Clerk to Knight

The Sun · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 5

The Lord Mayor, Sir Richard Richards, died at 5.30 o'clock thin morning, in St. Kilda Hospital, Elizabeth Bay. Sir Richard had not enjoyed good health for the past 12 months. Before…

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Crush on Wharf Alleged Hoodlumism Manly Council Demands Remedies

Evening News · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 6

"That the Port Jackson Company be requested to immediately accelerate the speed of steamers on the business trip so that journey should not occupy…

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To Limit Exports. Trade Union Move. Opposed by Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 8

There is a movement amongst certain trade unions in the Commonwealth to reduce the cost of living by preventing export. An invitation has been extended to the…

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Three Counties The Ulster Council a Momentous Conference London

Evening News · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 1

Yesterday's meeting of the [?] Council is generally regarded as the most momentous conference ever held in regard to Ireland…

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No Saturday Work Trades Union Congress Summoned by Labor Council Arbitration or Direct Action

Evening News · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 7

A trades [?] congress to decide on means of bringing about a shorter working week has been summoned by the Trades and…

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Municipal Employees Secretary

The Sun · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 5

"The late Lord Mayor was very popular with the employees," said Mr. Tyrrell, secretary of the Municipal Employees Union, "and his death will be…

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Municipal Vandalism

The Propeller · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

At the last meeting of Kogarah Council a request from a local football club for permission to train on the Kogarah Park and use the…

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Municipal Employees. Forty-four Hour Week

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 3

"We hope in a Jew weeks to be able to herald the introduction of a forty-four hour week," said Mr. John Kaine, president of the Federated Municipal and Shire Council…

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Blacktown Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 7

The council met on Tuesday, Cr. Page presiding. Also present: Crs. W. A. Lalor, Pye, G. A. Lalor and Morehead. National Roads Association…

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