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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

3,094 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 155

44-Hour Week. Labour Council Reverts to Arbitration

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 8

The New South Wales Labour Council has decided to resort to arbitration with the view of attempting to bring about a 44-hour week. A motion was carried at last night's meeting…

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Graziers' Association of N.s.w. Council Meeting. Wool and Fodder

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 5

A specially—convened meeting of the Council of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales was held on Thursday. Mr. John Mackay (President)…

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Control of Strikes THE N.S.W. Labor Council's New Scheme. a Dispute Committee

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 5

A special committee appointed by the N.S.W. Labor Council has drawn up a scheme for the control of strikes. It is declared that before any…

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" White Ants " A.L.P and Labor Council "Must Have Solidarity" Closing Up the Ranks

The Sun · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 5

The following circular to unionists was issued by the Australian Labor Party this morning:- "The executive of tho A.L.P. has for…

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Municipal Markets. Hurstville Leads the Way

The Propeller · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 2

The proposed municipal markets for Hurstville were advanced another stage when, at last night's meeting of Hurstville Council the building…

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Nepean Shire Council Leasing Mulgoa Hall

Nepean Times · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 4

The usual meeting of the Nepean Shire Council was held on Tuesday, 11th inst., in the Council Chambers, Bringelly. There were present:—…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 12

At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Ryde Council, held on Wednesday, there were present: Ald. Stewart (Mayor), P. M. Anderson, M.L.A.. Summerbyes, Davis, Dyer, Skelton and Sneddon…

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Eastwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 8

Ald. England (Mayor), Matthews, Dunlop, Levell, Carrndice, and Meyers were present at the last meeting of the Eastwood Council. On the minutes, Ald. Caradice declared that the…

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Auburn Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 12

The Auburn Council met on Monday, Present: The Mayor (Ald. T. Cheetham Ald. Ashton, Atkinson Briggs, Sinclair, Long, Marshall, Light, foot, Rigby and Baxter. Tile town clerk (Mr. J…

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Blacktown Shire Council Improved Train Service. a Superfluous Request About Loyalty. Rooty Hill Railway Matters

Nepean Times · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 5

The regular monthly meeting of Blacktown Shire Council was held on Tuesday, when there were present:— The president (Cr. Page), and…

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Meeting Council's Wishes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 5

In reply to a request by the council that a connection be made at Granville with the 4 p.m. Richmond to Sydney and the 5.0 p.m. Clyde Junction to Liverpool trains, the secretary to the…

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The Old Council Chambers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 5

The Mayor of Smithfield and Fairfield reported to Tuesday's meeting of the council that fresh tenders had been invited by advertisement for the purchase of the council chambers and office…

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Bellinger Versus the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 5

The Mayor reported to Tuesday's meeting of the council that he had definitely arranged for the attendance on Thursday of all parties concerned for the completion of the matter, Bellinger v. The…

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A Luncheon Cocktail Lord Mayor and the Kings Toast

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 1

To Alderman Fitzgerald, Lord Mayor of Sydney. My Lord Mayor.--On Tuesday you presided at a luncheon in the Town Hall, entertaining Archbishop Mannix. The toast of "The King" was omitted…

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Blacktown Council Clerk MR T. B. Webester Selected

Nepean Times · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 5

Blacktown Shire Council made a final decision on Tuesday afternoon in regard to the matter of appointing a council clerk in succession to Mr E. H…

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The Forum--and Agin-um Devoted to the Terse Discussion of Claims, Grudges, Grievances and Complaints. Antiquated City Council

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 21

Sydney Council carts sprinkle sand per medium of a hand shovel. Apart from saving citizens' suits and sight, automatic sprinklers would achieve…

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Municipal Strong Posts

The Sun · Sunday 23 May 1920 · page 5

It is the desire of the executive committee and State organiser that musical and other strong posts representing nil Important municipalities and public…

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Lord Mayor's Reception Replacing Injured Men

Evening News · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 2

"On behalf of the citizens of Sydney I say to you members of the English team 'Welcome.' I trust you will enter the field in the pink…

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Council Coal Mine. Aldermen Change Views

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 4

Nearly a fortnight ago the City Council Electric Lighting Committee decided to recommend the council to purchase a coal mine at Awaba. Last Tuesday the council, at the request of…

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Prince's Arrival. Replying to Aldermen's Protest

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 5

The executive committee of the Royal visit arrangements, at a meeting yesterday evening, considered and approved of a reply sent by the State organiser to the City Council against…

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