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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1921

3,959 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 198

The Mayor and the Loan

The Propeller · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 7

Mayor Macken was this week asked if he wished Hurstville to go forward or stand still. He replied: "Decidedly to go forward. I'm in business in…

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Rockdale Council

The Propeller · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 2

At last night's meeting of Rockdale Council the St. George County Council's agreement was dealt with. After discussion it was decided to sign it…

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Hurstville Council

The St George Call · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 2

At the meeting of the Hurstville Council held on May 5th, there were present Ald. Macken (Mayor), Baker, Humphreys, Low, Collier, Wilson, Freeman and…

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County Council

The Land · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 15

A proposal is on foot for Municipal Councils of Waverley, Woollahra, Vaucluse, and Randwick, to meet in conference to discuss the…

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The Lord Mayor. Exempt From Jury Service

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 5

Though the Lord Mayor of the City or Sydney is exempt from attendance as a juryman, under a clause of the Jury Act, 1912, Aid. Lambert, the present Lord Mayor, was called upon…

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Council Meeting Places

The Land · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 15

We are informed (says the "Clarion") that in future the Coonabarabran Shire Council meetings will be held alternately at…

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Town Planning Kuringai Shire Locks Ahead

Evening News · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 6

An interesting report by Councillor Scott Grfi[?] was submitted to the Kuringai Shire Council last evening laying down a composite [?] of town…

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Local Government Kogarah Council

The St George Call · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on May 2nd. There was a full attendance. The Mayor, Ald. Wheeler, occupied the chair…

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Council's Loans Commonwealth Bank's Lever

Evening News · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 6

"We'll lend you the monney if you bring us all your business." This summarises the terms upon which the Commonwealth Bank offers to lend…

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Association Doings Lyndhurst District Council

The Land · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Lyndhurst District Council was held in the Centennial Hall, Cowra, on 28th April. Eight branches were represented, as follows:—…

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Council News. Anonymous Letters to Department

The Land · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 15

Mr. Mutch, Minister for Local Government, has received an anonymous letter from a ratepayer at Corrimal complaining of the…

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Expelled. Delegate at Labour Council. Lively Scene

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 10

Mr. G. Waite (assistant secretary to the United Labourers' Union), who was recently expelled by the New South Wales Labour Council, defied the decision of the council, and…

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Late Ald. Macswiney Letter From Cork "Condolence on His Murder" Lord Mayor's Room, City Hall, Cork

The Sun · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 3

Dear Sir,-- On behalf of the bereaved relatives of the late Lord Mayor (Councillor Terence MacSwiney, T. D.) and on…

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Election Bonds. to Raise Fighting Fund. City Council Employees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 9

The May issue of the journal of the Municipal Council Employees' Association contains the following announcement:— "Bonds of the denomination of £1, 10/, and…

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Illawarra-Shorthorns a Breed Problem The R.A.S. Council's Dilemma

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 7

At a meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society on Monday night the cattle committee reported having called a meeting of delegates…

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Letter in Gaelic to Redfern Council From Ald. MaeSwiney's Relatives

Evening News · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 2

When Alderman T[?] Mayor of Corks [?] as the result of a hunger strike in prison, the Refern Municipal Council…

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" Too Insulting." the City Council Snubbed. a Remarkable Letter. Refused and Returned

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 4

It was learned at the Sydney Town Hall yesterday that a letter forwarded by the Town Clerk, Mr. T. H. Nesbitt, to the Petersham Council had been returned to the civic centre…

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Curtailment of Municipality

The Land · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 15

There is a proposal on foot for curtailing the area of Forbes Municipality and adding it to Jemalong Shire. The suggestion is to take in…

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Municipality of Hurstville. Poll of Ratepayers

The St George Call · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 2

The Council of the Municipality of Hurstville proposes to apply for the approval of the Governor to borrow the sum of £100,000 for permanent…

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Municipal Borrowing

The Propeller · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 2

Hurstville Council has granted the ratepayers an opportunity of expressing an opinion as to whether they desire the council to…

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