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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1921

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Politics of the Council. To the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 1

Sir,—It is now quite common property that the A.L.P. have their eyes cast towards capturing the control of the Granville Council when next an appeal is being…

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"Will Send the Bill." Council to be Asked to Pay

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 5

A rather novel communication, from Mr. Benjamin Crowe, an ex-Mayor and resident of the municipality, came before the Prospect and Sherwood Council at its meeting…

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Municipal Markets, Parramatta. To the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 5

Sir.—Parramatta Municipal Council is to be commended upon so promptly convening a conference to consider the very important question of establishing…

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Municipal Works in Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 2

The overseer of works, Mr. W. M. Cox, reported to Monday's council meeting on works carried out for the month of March. as follows:—Have completed the forming…

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Professor Goode and Alderman Brooks

The Australian Worker · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 5

The following is a letter sent by Professor Goode to the Sydney daily press: Sir,—In this morning's issue of your paper you print in full statements made…

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City Aldermen Want Assistance Money From Employees

The Sun · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 9

Labor members in the City Council fear defeat at the next elections unless they receive additional financial support. The position is outlined in the…

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The Farmer's Gun How to Bet a License Shire Council's Trick Bathurst

The Sun · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 11

The secretary, Mr. B. Thompson, told a meeting of farmers at Cowra that when he applied for a free gun license, so that he might be able to shoot…

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A.l.p. Elections. the New Executive. Alderman Lambert Elected President

The Australian Worker · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 5

The following is the result of the ballot for Executive positions for the A.L.P. Executive for 1921:—PRESIDENT…

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Trams for Katoomba Mr. Estell's Sympathy Council Might Lay Lines

The Sun · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 8

The need for providing electric trams from railway stations in the Blue Mountains to favorite tourist spots Was impressed on the Government by…

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The Death of Cardinal Gibbons. The Last Member of the Vatican Council. America's Outstanding Figure

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 14

The cables have announced the death of his Eminence Cardinal Gibbons, who for some time past was reported as in a very serious condition…

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School Sanitation. Kogarah Aldermen Annoyed

The Propeller · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

The Education Department has advised Kogarah Council that, owing to the extra expense, the O'Brien system in use in public school conveniences…

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Shire and Municipality Legal Opinions. RATES. Rating Oyster Leases

The Land · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

Q.—My Council would like to have the opinion of the Association's Solicitor in respect of the ratability or otherwise of oyster…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

At Monday night's meeting of Kogarah Council a letter was received from a resident of Joffre Street, Hurstville, objecting to a motor garage…

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Sutherland Council

The Propeller · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 5

At Wednesday night's meeting of Sutherland Shire Council a large number of subdivision plans were passed, subject to certain recommendations…

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Charge for Using Shire Punt

The Land · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

That a charge should be made on all shire punts between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., and that the revenue derived therefrom should…

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St. George County Council

The Propeller · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the St. George County Council, held at Kogarah last Friday evening, Mr. Hoggan, the engineer who has been…

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Council News. Increase in Rates

The Land · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

The Goodradigbee Shire Council is applying for power to strike a rate of 3d. in the £ for the current year, and at an inquiry conducted…

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Association Doings Orange District Council. Annual Meeting

The Land · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 15

The annual meeting of the Orange District Council of the F.S.A. was held at the School of Arts, Cudal, on 19th March. Mr. A. A. Rogers (President), and the…

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Trams for Katoomba. Council Urged to Act

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 5

A deputation representing the Katoomba Council and the Katoomba Chamber of Commerce, yesterday asked the Minister for Works and Railways (Mr. Estell), that, if the…

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Hurstville's Loan. Uproar in the Council. Insinuations and Allegations

The Propeller · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

Matters became lively at last night's meeting of Hurstville Council when the town clerk reported that he had received a petition demanding a…

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