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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

3,094 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 155

Council's Power to Build No Action at Lane Cove

Evening News · Tuesday 13 April 1920 · page 5

Suburban council have power under the law erect homes for the people. This was made after in a communication sent at last night's meeting of Lano…

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Family in One Room Overcrowding at Waverley Council Proposes Action

The Sun · Tuesday 13 April 1920 · page 7

"There is a good deal of subletting in tho district," said James Fltzpat- rlck, chief health inspector of the Vav- erlcy Council, In the course of his evi- : dance at the Basic Wago Commis-…

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Railway "Plunder"? An Indignant Mayor

The Sun · Wednesday 14 April 1920 · page 3

Mr. W. H. Matthews, Mayor of Kogarah, giving evidence yesterday before the Basic Wage Commission, declared that the increased railway…

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The Blacktown Shire Loan

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

Following is the text of President Page's [?]nute, summarised in our report, which appeared last Saturday, of the council's proceedings:—"You have before you," runs…

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"Go the Whole Hog" Alderman's Indignation Over Street Trading

The Sun · Wednesday 14 April 1920 · page 5

At last night's meeting of the Newtown Council two applications for permits were received from persons who wanted to sell fruit at certain street…

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Granville Council's Audit

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

Messrs. Smith and Twohill, the auditors of the Granville Council. reported at the last meeting that they had audited the books, accounts and vouchers of the…

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"Outrageous Fares." a Mayor's Protest. People Driven to Slums

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

"In the last few years railway fares have gone up 100 per cent.," said Mr. William Henry Matthews, Mayor of Kogarah, in giving evidence before the 'Commonwealth Basic…

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Industrial Peace Grand Council Suggested Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 14 April 1920 · page 1

The attention of the Prime Minister has been drawn to the recent remarks of Senator Fairbairn, regarding the grays industrial unrest prevailing at…

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Sydney's Slums. Problem for the Government. City Council Debate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 April 1920 · page 11

The question of housing in Sydney was discussed at a meeting of the works committee ot the City Council yesterday, Alderman Mallett (chairman) presiding. The discussion…

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"Red Flag' Exclusion from Town Hall City Council's Proposal

Evening News · Wednesday 14 April 1920 · page 5

The Town Hall is likely to be closed against "Red Flag" [?] in future. A a meeting of the finance…

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£350,000 Missing Money from America City Council Hunting

Evening News · Wednesday 14 April 1920 · page 5

A cable worth 300,000 for the City Treasurer has not turned up. The Town Hall authorities were obtaining the money from america by way…

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Cabinet Completed Mr. Kavanagh Included To Lead in the Council

Evening News · Wednesday 14 April 1920 · page 5

The Labor Party met in [?] this morning to complete the work left over from Saturday's meeting. The election of the remaining officers…

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State Scheme. Building 1000 Houses a Year. Power of Municipalities

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 April 1920 · page 11

Mr. C. W. Oakes., retiring Minister for Housing, yesterday referred to a statement that appeared in Monday's "Herald" on the housing problem at Wagga. Mr. Oakes said…

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Prince's Visit. Civic Illuminations. Angry Aldermen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 7

At a meeting of the finance committee of the City Council yesterday Mr. Brodrick, building surveyer and city architect, submitted a plan for illuminating the Town Hall…

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The Lord Mayor of Dublin

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 13

Alderman Thomas Kelly, now Lord Mayor of Dublin, has been one of the most prominent public men in that city for a quarter of a century. During…

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Out of Order. Rep Flag Episode. Aldermen Exchange Views

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 4

The singing of "The Red Flag" at the Sydney own Hall last Saturday morning to an accompaniment on the great organ by the City, Organist (Mr. Truman) was the subject of…

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Catholic Charitable Home Rated. Protest to Municipal Council. Ballarat

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 42

A public meeting was held at Sebastopol on Wednesday night last week to consider the action of the local council in proceeding against the Rev. Mother of St. Joseph's…

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City Council Loan Cable From America

The Sun · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 7

The City Council is negotiating for a loan in order to carry out work in the electric, light department and extensions to the Town Hall…

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Church As Landlord the Glebe Properties Local Council to Resume

The Sun · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 5

Discussing the subject of the administration of church properties at the Glebe, referred to in. "The Sun" of Tuesday, Mr. S. L. Cole, Mayor of the…

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Industrial Peace. Mr. Hughes' Aim. Perhaps a Council of Labour. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 April 1920 · page 7

In the House of Representatives this afternoon, The Prime Minister, referring to arbitration, said the question should be looked at…

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