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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1921

3,959 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 198

City Council's Gun Request From the Country KENDALL

The Sun · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 6

At a public meeting it was decided that the secretary should write asking the Sydney Municipal Council to present to the Camden Haven district…

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Hoarding Campaign Minister's Veiled Threat Will Council Lost Powers?

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 4

The tendency of other local bodies to follow in the wake of those who have already prohibited the use of boardings has evidently caused a good deal of…

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Sydney Streets. in Third Rate Condition. Powers of City Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 9

"It is scandalous the way the city streets are being pulled up and kept in a constant state of disrepair. The City Council are being blamed for this, but they are only in…

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The Shires Association of N.S.W. Executive Council Meeting

The Land · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 5

A meeting of the Executive Council was held in the Board Room, 7 O'Connell St., Sydney, on 6th January, 1921, at 10.30 o'clock, a.m…

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Metal Quarries. City Council's Quest. Aldermen Visit South Coast

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 12

Members of the City Council Works Committee had a pleasant outing during the week, when they visited portions of the South Coast in quest of a metal quarry from which to draw…

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Ryde Aldermen on Tour

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 6

On Thursday several of the aldermen of Byde Municipal Council made a tour. per motor car, of a large area of the municipality. In connection with contemplated new work. Details of this inspection…

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Ermington & Rydalmere New Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 8

Mr. James Henry Crowgey, elected unopposed to the vacancy in the council created by the resignation of ex-Ald. J. Ford, in Rydalmere Ward, took his seat at…

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Municipal Quarry. Lord Mayor's Comments. Criticism Premature

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 13

The Lord Mayor (Alderman Lambert), referring yesterday to criticisms of the proposed purchase of a metal quarry by the City Council, said they were somewhat premature, and…

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Deputy Shire President

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council Cr. Green was appointed deputy-president…

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Late Richard Shepherd . (Mayor of Berry)

The Methodist · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 12

On the 9th January the morning service was held in the School of Arts, as a tribute of respect to our late Mayor, so popular and efficient in relation to his…

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Liverpool Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 6

Liverpeel Council met on Tuesday. The Mayor, Ald. L. J. Ashcroft, presided. Other aldermen present were: Ald. Cruickhank, Hull, Reale. Webster, Wearne, Lethbridge, Lomax, Deadman and Pearce…

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 2

The Granville Council met on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Ald. J. Colquhoun) Ald. Willoughby, McGill, Swift, Hurford, Baldock, Hines, Beszant, Howson,…

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New Council Chambers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 9

Good progress is being made with the now council chambers in Ware-street. The four pillars in the front of the building are now going up, and the roof should…

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St. Mary's Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 6

St. Mary's Council met after a six weeks' break on Monday. The Mayor. Ald. Brooker, presided over a full council. Correspondence was received from:—…

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League Council Twelfth Meeting LONDON

The Sun · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 1

A message from Geneva states that the twelfth meeting of the Council of the League of Nations will be held at Geneva on February 21. The…

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Town in Darkness. Auburn Council's Drastic Step

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 1

In accordance with the decision arrived at in regard to the Mayor's minute on street lighting, published in inst week's issue of "The Argus." the Auburn Council held a special meeting on…

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League of Nations Council's Next Meeting LONDON, [?]

Evening News · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 1

A message from General [?] that at a meeting of the council of the League of National on [?] Mandates Commissioner [?]…

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St. Marys Council the Motor Car Danger. the Cambridge Park Dispute. Estimates Passed on 2d. Rate Basis

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 5

The regular fortnightly meeting of St. Mary's Council was held on Monday evening, when there were present: —The Mayor (Ald. T. Brooker) and…

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Cheap Fruit. Paddington's Municipal Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 13

Owing to the increasing demand for cheap fruit at the Friday morning market at Paddington the authorities of that borough are endeavouring to secure a permanent site…

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Council's Dilemma Our Slippery Streets

The Sun · Sunday 6 February 1921 · page 4

The slippery streets of Sydney, the cause of much complaint by cabmen and ethers, are likely to continue to be slippery. The council is in a dilemma…

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