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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

3,094 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 155

Barrowmen's Troubles City Council's Responsibility Outspoken Aldermen

The Sun · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 5

Strong comments regarding the position of barrowmen were made by Alderman Bramston, of the City Council. He said he intended to bring the…

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Civic Control. City Council Committees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 6

The City Council will meet to-morrow for the appointment of four committees for the current year, and as the negotiations for the various selections are now proceeding, sub…

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Bronte Municipal Election

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 4

Members of the Bronts Progress Association on Saturday night inaugurated the municipal election campaign in a novef manner. A programme was arranged…

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Randwick Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 5

At a public meeting, held under the auspices of the South Randwick Progress Association, at Fenton's Hall. Anzac-parade, on Tuesday evening, to select three candidates to contest the coming election for South…

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Durban Municipal Strike. Capetown, Jan. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 7

The Durban Council has approved of the [?]ment of the municipal strike. The Mayor and several of the councillors have tendered their resignations. The settlement…

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Party Lines. Electing City Council Committees. Lord Mayor and the Labour Party

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 6

The City Council will meet this, afternoon for the election of four committees. The Labour party has not been able to effect any working arrangement with the Civic Reform…

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Culcairn Shire Elections. Protest Against Two Candidates. Bitter Contest Predicted

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 4

CULOAIRN, January 12.--Meetings of Returned Soldiers' Leagues are being held throughout the Culcairn Shire, protesting against the nominations of Mr. H. A. Paech and…

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Appointing an Auditor Council in Doubt KATOOMBA

Evening News · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council the question of appointing an auditor was considered. Councillor Mathews said they had an…

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Newcastle Grievances. Action by Council. a Straight-talk Advocate

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Monday.--The Newcastle Council to-night decided to be represented at a conference of municipalities to consider the question of urging a reduction in the water rate…

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City Light and Power. the Council's Enterprises. Doubling the Plant

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 4

The electric supply department of tho City Council is making headway in developing new works. In the record of what is being done and in the proposals for the future up to 1923…

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The Wool Industry in Australia the Proposed Council of Control Strongly Opposed by the Melbourne Press. Faults of the Administration

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 6

The proposed formation of a national council to control the wool industry of Australia after the termination of the British contracts in June, 1920 as…

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Local Government. Shires and Municipalities. the Ensuing Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 5

The general election for all shires and municipalities in the State will be held on Saturday, January 31, and the great importance of the matter is that it is the first general…

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Down and Out. a Bankrupt Shire Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 6

COWRA, Tuesday.--At the final meeting of the Wangoola Shire Council, it was slated that the temporary loan account had been drawn up to its limit. £2400 and there were still…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 1

The council met on Monday evening, the Mayor, Ald. L. A. Simpson, presiding. Also present were, Aldermen Bartlett, Smith, Noller, Moss, Gilbert, Mansfield,…

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Water Board Happy Manly's Water Supply Lord Mayor and Mr. Mares

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 6

The Water Board was on a "double" this morning. It congratulated Sir Richard Richards on his second reign as Lord Mayor, act…

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By Candle-light Mosman Council Meeting

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 7

It is seldom that the proceedings of the Mosman Council have had less light thrown on them than was the case last night. The heavy thunderstorm which…

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City Council. Election of Committees. Steigt Party Vote

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 10

The City Council met yesterday afternoon for the election of finance, works, health, and electric lighting committees for the current year. There was a full attendance of…

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The Barrowmen. Recent Arrests. City Council to Protest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 10

At the meeting of the City Council yesterd[?] Alderman Burke drew the attention of [?] aldermen to the fact that two barrowmen, [?]ed by the council, were arrested on…

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Naval Hospital George's Heights' New Use Mosman Council Disturbed

The Sun · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 5

The George's Heights Hospital is playing many parts, and according to statements made at the Mosman Council meeting last night the latest use to…

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Price of Power Question of Profits Should the Council Benefit?

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 6

The price of electricity, for lighting and power, likely to come in for considerable discussion when the City Council settles down to work for the…

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