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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

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Blacktown Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 6
Also in The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate

The council met on the 23rd, Councillor Page presiding. Also present: Councillers W. A. Lalor, Pye, G. A. Lalor, Cable, and Moorehead. At the…

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Baulkham Hills Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 7

The council met at Baulkham Hills shire chambers on 30th March. Present: The President (Cr. Firth), and Crs. Whitling. Lowe, Cranston, Waterworth and Bowes…

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Two Aldermen in Hospital

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 2

Prior to entering upon business at Monday's meeting of the Auburn Council, the Mayor (Ald. T. Cheetham) tendered apologies for the absence of Ald. A. W…

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Liverpool Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 4

The Council held its usual meeting on March 25. Present, The Mayor (Ald. L. A. Ashcroft) and Ald. F. A. Suttor, R. L. Cruickshank, T. Beale, A. G. Hull, H. W. Wearne, F. W. Webster, L…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 12

The usual meeting of the council was held on Wednesday. Present, The Mayor (Ald. A. Stewart), Ald. D. M. Anderson, M.L.A., C. Dyer, A. Watt, C…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 10

The Dundas Council at its last meeting held on the 31st ult., got through a commendable amount of public business with almost perfect unanimity, under the…

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Auburn Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 2

Present at Tuesday's meeting of the council were the Mayor (Ald. T. Cheetham), Ald. Baxter Rigby, Marshall, Long, Keighery, Lightfoot, Ashton, Briggs and…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 8

The council met on Tuesday evening. There were present the Mayor (Ald. L. A. Simpson), Ald. E. .J. Brown, Moss, Prudames, Gilbert, J. B. Smith, R. J. Brown,…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 9

The Smithfield and Fairfield Council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Ald. T. Miles), Ald. Coleman, Stimson, Hunt, Wood and Bell. An apology was received from…

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The Prince's Visit. Lord Mayor Convenes Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 12

The Lord Mayor is convening a public meeting of citizens of Sydney for Thursday afternoon, April 22, to discuss proposed arrangements for the decoration of the city streets…

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NO. 2 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Ferguson and jury.) a Damaged Punt. Alexander, Ltd., v Woollahra Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 9

This was a claim for £314/19/5, representing damage to a punt belonging to the plaintiffs, J. W. Alexander, Ltd,, who alleged negligence on the part of the defendants, the…

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Tribute to Mr. Holman. National Council Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 13

The business of this week's National Council meeting was to discuss the report on the recent campaign, but it developed into a remarkable tribute to Mr. Holman's leadership…

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Mr. Kolman's Leadership. Tribute by Nationalist Council. Suggested Presentation

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 13

Members of the State Parliamentary Labor Party are of opinion that had Mr. Holman spent more time in his electorate during the recent campaign he would not have been defeated. A…

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City Council's Attitude labor Aldermen Silent

Evening News · Monday 12 April 1920 · page 5

It is likely that Saturday's proceedings in the Town Hall will be discussed by the City Council. Labor aldermen, including the Lord…

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The New Cabinet Swearing Ministers In Who Win Lead Council?

Evening News · Monday 12 April 1920 · page 5

Mr. Storey waited upon the Governor this morning, and notified his Excellency that he had formed an Administration. The new Ministers assembled in the…

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The New Ministry. Team of Twelve. Portfolios Allotted. Council Leadership Deferred

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 April 1920 · page 5

MR. STOREY: Premier. MR. DOOLEY: Chief Secretary and Minister for Housing. MR. M'TIERNAN: Attorney-General and Minister for Justice. MR. M'KELL: Minister assisting Attorney-General and Minister for…

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Settlement Purchase Area. Land District of Temora Central, Coolamon Shire

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 13 April 1920 · page 3

County of Bourke, parish of Ramsey: No. 3, 480-acres, capital value £3,400, annual rent £144, improvements, fencing, clearing and tank, nearest town Ardichan, 5 to 6…

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Too Fond of Law Woollabra Council's Losses

Evening News · Tuesday 13 April 1920 · page 4

Wollahra Council last night had before a report from its solicitors stating that an action against the council for damages in respect of the loss of a…

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Supreme Council. San Remo Conference. London, April 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 April 1920 · page 9

A Rom[?] message states that Marshall Foch and Sir Henry Wilson (British Chief of Staff) will attend the San Remo conference of the Supreme Council. Mr. Lloyd George and Mr…

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