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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

3,094 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 155

Council's Laxity Allegation Against Eastwood Minister Wants Explanation

Evening News · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 10

The Eastwood Council last night received a letter from the Local Government Department containing a copy of the following charges, submitted by…

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Municipal Assessment Appeals. (Before Judge Cohen.) Objections to Valuations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 6

Hearing was coucluded in the District Court of the appeals by Howard Smith. Limited, and the Sydney Coal Company against the asseesments of their respective properties at…

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(All Rights Reserved.) Red Wharf Mine. (Author of "Prisoners of the Council," "The Golden Casket," "The Tenth Earl," etc.) CHAPTER IV.--(Continued.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 3

Indeed, he had little time for reflection of any kind. Sol Silvet was ready. Ho had only delayed his attack because a quartet of his friends, from among the banksmen who had…

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Aldermen's Photos

The Propeller · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 2

At the last meeting of Bexley Council, a letter was read from a photographic firm suggesting that if there was a Council deserving of…

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Ex-mayor Found Dead

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 9

GLEN INNES, Thursday.--This afternoon Mr. W. M. Legh, a well-known local solicitor and racehorse-owner, was found dead in a small room at the back of the stables at his late…

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Peterborough Shire Horse Sales

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 13

At the Peterborough Shire Horse Sales March 16—19. the top price of 1100 guineas was secured for the eight year—old King's Centre Forward. a…

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Bexley Council

The Propeller · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 2

At the last meeting of Bexley Council Mayor Brown opened proceedings with a Mayoral minute concerning the inadequate police patrol…

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Mayor Sentenced Fifteen Years for Attempted Murder WELLINGTON

Evening News · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 7

C. Mackay, a prominent lawyer and tempting to murder a returned soldier named Creswell by shooting…

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Father Jerger Case. the Lord Mayor's Telegram Further Inquiry Asked

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 4

The Lord Mayor yesterday sent the following telegram to Sir Robert Garran, Commonwealth Solicitor-General, on the subject of the proposed deportation of Father Jerger:--…

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Glen Innes Tragedy Ex-Mayor Found Dead Glen Innes

The Sun · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 4

A sensation was caused yesterday when it became known that William Montague Legh had been found dead in a room at the rear of his late…

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Father Jerger. Lord Mayor's Telegram. Soldiers to Hold a Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 10

The Lord Mayor (Alderman Fitzgerald) yesterday sent a telegram to Sir Robert Garran, Solicitor-General stating:— "The Prime Minister advised that Father…

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Shire President Not to be Tried CULCAIRN

Evening News · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 6

In the case of Councillor James Hugh [?] President of the Culcairn Shire Council, who was committed for trial for administering an oath without authority…

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P.p. Board's Council of Advice

The Land · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 6

The annual convention of the Pastures Protection Boards will be held on Thursday and Friday, 27th and 28th instant, at the Highland Society's Hall, Phillip…

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Labour Council. Opposes Deporation of Germans

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 10

The New South Wales Labour Council, at its meeting last night, decided to protest against the deportation of Father Jerger and other German internees…

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Council Employees. Wage Question at Bathurst

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 3

BATHURST, Thursday.--At a meeting of the Bathurst Council a report was submitted of the proposed increases in the wages to gas works employees. The principal claims were;…

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Women's National Council. After-war Revival

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 3

A well-attended meeting of members of the National Council of Women yesterday decided upon a wider extension of the work of the organisation than has been possible in the past…

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Privy Council. Prince Presides at Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The Prince of Wales, shortly before leaving England, was made a Privy Councillor. He was thus able to-day to preside at the first Privy Council…

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Women's Column. National Council of Women

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 6

"For a long time past many of us have thought that the work of the council might be made a good deal more interesting and helpful, especially to those members and…

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Special Holding Area. Land District of Stroud, and Gloucester Shire

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 3

There areas will be available on and after 10th July, 1920, before which applications should not be lodged. Crunty of Gloucester, parish of Craven;…

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Association Doings. Clarence District Council. Quarterly Meeting

The Land · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 2

Mr C. A. Watson (Vice-President) occupied the chair at the customary quarterly meeting of the Clarence District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, held in…

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