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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1921

3,959 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 198

Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 3

Alderman Walsh considers that the war trophy gun recently placed in position at Kogarah should be camouflaged. He does not consider its present state…

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Selfish Municipalism

The Propeller · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

For many years Rockdale and Kogarah have been the principal advocates of a Greater St. George scheme, but by their petty selfish desires to have…

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The Wool Tangle and the Way Out Statesmanship and Business Ability Combined in a Council of Advice to Save a Great National Industry

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 1

It is a sorry state of affairs, in connection with the great wool industry in Australia, when such a dismal story of a possible dis[?] that may…

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Nepean Shire Council Clerk Presents Financial Statement

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 4

The ordinary- meeting of th above was held on Wednesday, 20th inst., in the Council Chambers, Bringelly—held on that date so as to enable council [?]…

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Liverpool Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 5

The Mayor, Ald. L. J. Ashcroft, presided at the meeting of the council on April 26th, when there were also present Ald. Suttor, Cruickshank, Beale, Hull,…

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City Council Sick Pay

Evening News · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 4

At the meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, Alderman Walker will put forward the following motion:— "that employees who happen to fall…

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Ermington & Rydalmere Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 8

Present at the meeting held on the 25th were Ald. G. Hughes (Mayor), Adamson, McPherson, Rippon, Crowgey and Wassell. Applications for permission to build,…

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St. Marys Council the Health of the Area. Another Challenge Issued

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 3

The regular monthly meeting of St. Marys Council was held on Monday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Aid. T. Brooker), and Aid…

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Carnival Finance £800 Turnover Yields £16 to Cause Patriotic and Charitable Effort Wasted Immediate Municipal Action Necessary

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 3

It is time the generous Australian public demanded strict Governmental control of the patriotic and charitable carnivals to which they are periodically asked to give their assistance and patronage. In the absence of adequate supervision, the best and noblest causes…

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Commonwealth Marine Council

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 May 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—The recently constituted Commonwealth Marine Council commenced business yesterday. The Council consists of representatives…

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Ex-soldiers. Preference in Employment. City Council's Dilemma

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 10

The Lord Mayor has been informed by the joint opinion of Mr. T. J. Ryan, K.C., and Mr. T. P. Power, that the provisions of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Employment Act…

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Supreme Council. Time Limit on Germany Proposed. Matter Under Review. London, April 30

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 5

The Supreme Council discussed for four and a half hours Germany's failure to execute the Versailles Treaty. M. Briand, in a long speech, favored…

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Reparations. Allies in Council. France Urges Action. Britain and Italy Favour Delay. London, April 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 9

A full meeting of the Supreme Council is expected to begin on Sunday. Saturday was devoted to informal meetings between the Premiers and military exports…

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Alderman Indignant

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 9

At a meeting of the Burwood Council last night the following resolution was carried: "That this council deprecates the procession headed by the Red Flag on Sunday, May 1,…

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Payment of Aldermen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 9

The town clerk at Willoughby reported to a meeting of the council last night that 34 councils had replied to the council's circular letter in opposition to the payment of…

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The Irish Problem "Biggest Offer Ever Made" Ex-Lord Mayor's Statement LONDON, Monday Evening

Evening News · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 4

Aid, Farrell, ex-Lord Mayor of D[?] states that he is [?] tok the Dall Eire[?] the biggest offer over made from any British…

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Detonators Explode in Burning Building Council Man Hurt

The Sun · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 9

Some detonators exploded in a shed at the back of the Randwick Town Hall this afternoon owing to the building catching alight from flames from…

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League of Nations Branch Union Formed. Labour Council Holds Aloof

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 9

A New South Wales branch of the League of Nations Union of Australia was formed last night at a meeting held in the Real Estate Agents' rooms in Castlereagh-street…

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Reparations. German Haggling. Ultimatum Proposed. Council Not Unanimous. Military Force Next. London, May 1

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 5

The Exchange Telegraph Agency, commenting on the meeting of the Supreme Council, states that the opinion of the Allies is crystallising under three heads:…

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In Twelve Days Germany Must Sign Allies' Terms Supreme Council's Ultimatum French Cavalry Moves to Ruhr London

The Sun · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 1

A message from Paris states that the Associated Press correspondent at Mayence telegraphs that a division of French cavalry under the command of General Simon left last night for Ruhr in 15 trains…

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