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Council & local affairs, 1926

4,841 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 243

Defeated. State Ministry. in the Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 15

The Government was again defeated in the Legislative Council last evening. The adverse division occurred during the discussion in committee of clause 6 of the Workers'…

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Parking Cars at Bondi Council's Success

Evening News · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 12

Waverlay Council patted itself and its Mayor on the back last night because of the success of its new motor parking area at Bondi…

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POSTPONED Mr. Oakes's Motion Council Abolition Poll

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 9

The motion by Mr. Oakes M.L.C. (formerly Chief Secretary), to force the Government to take a poll on the proposal to abolish the…

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The League. Council Seats. Germany's Position. LONDON, Feb. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 15

In the House of Commons to-day. Sir Austen Chamberlain was asked whether be could "remove considerable apprehension, both here and abroad, by stating that the British…

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To Meet To-day Assembly Resumes Council Lags Behind

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly will meet A to-day for resumption of business. There seems little need for hurry, as the council is far behind with Its…

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Mr. J. Keegan, M.l.c. Question at City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 9

"Is it a fact that Mr. J. Keegar, M.L.C., who is an employee of the City Council, still is on sick leave, but [?] carrying out his duties as a membe[?]…

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Council Still' Taking Risks Opposes Labor Policy Bill Amended Insurance Clause Workers Compensation

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 5

THE Government suffered a set back in the Legislative Council yesterday on the insurance clause of the Workers' Compensation Bill…

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Two Gentlemen of Nth. Sydney Acid Repartee Scene at Council Draws a Big Crowd

Evening News · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 5

ONE of North Sydney Council's usual little "interludes" developed last night into an angry scene, in which Aldermen E. M. Clark and…

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Lord Mayor's Appeal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 11

The widespread nature of the sympathy and the desire to assist the victims of the bush fires wore shown to-day by the large attendance representing all classes in the…

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Fire Hydrants. Modified System. Aldermen Criticises Brigade

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 10

It was agreed at the Water Board yesterday that the Lord Mayor, the president of the Water Board, and the chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners should confer…

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District Court. (Before Judge Cohen.) City Council Sued. White v Municipal Council of Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 7

In this action Frank White, of Tennysonroad. Mortlake, hotelkeeper, sued the Municipal Council to recover damages for alleged negligence…

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For Women. Women's Migration Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 5

"The Women's Migration Council has made its debut at this gathering," said the president. Dr. Mary Booth, at Beaumopt House yesterday afternoon. The council, she said,…

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Women's Migration Council Interesting Visitors

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 2

THE Women's Migration Council of New South Wales made its debut at a meeting at Beaumont House yesterday afternoon. Dr. Mary Booth…

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Sailors Our Fleet Mayor on Conduct Says Report Untrue Citizens Differ

Evening News · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 9

ALD. F. D. VALENTINE, Mayor of Hobart, has sent the following telegram to the "Evening News":—…

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Too Mighty to Pay Rates? Govt.'s Aloofness "Mean," Says Mayor

Evening News · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 15

THE Government is not prepared to pay rates on public institutions That intimation was made to…

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Saved Boy From Harbor Council's Tribute

Evening News · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 14

NORTH SYDNEY COUNCIL complimented Mr. R. Hayes, lessee of the Lavender Bay baths, on his plucky rescue of a boy who fell into…

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Legislative Council. Business of the Session

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 12

Sir Joseph Carruthers asked the Vice-President of the Executive Council if he would make a statement regarding the business to be taken a that sitting and during the remainder…

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COMPENSATION For Workmen Bill in Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 5

The Vice-president of the Executive Council (Mr. Willis) gave an assurance in the Legislative Council last night that the Workmen's…

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Not in the Act Provisional Council

The Labor Daily · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 6

Mr. George Booth, M.L.A., having been in personal touch with the Minister for Local Government respecting the administration of the…

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Let the Board Do It Illawarra Road Making Mayor's Attitude Port Kembla

The Labor Daily · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 8

The Central illawarra Council had before it at its last meeting a request from the Mala Roads Board for [?] of the amount that would be expended in the…

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