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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1921

3,959 stories in Sydney's papers · page 79 of 198

Paddington. Described As Bankrupt. Alderman Walker Repeats Hsi Allegation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 9

"There is no doubt about the bankruptcy of Paddington. The figures supplied by the Paddington Municipal Council prove that beyond the possibility of actuarial…

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Sutherland Council

The Propeller · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 2

At this week's meeting of Sutherland Shire Council it was decided to ask the Police Department to have a constable on duty at Sutherland…

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Rockdale Council

The St George Call · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 2

The ordinary [?]ghtly meeting of the Rockdale [?] was held on Thursday. [?] May, 1921. There was a full attendance aldermen…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 2

At Monday night's meeting of Kogarah Council a letter was received from the Bellevue Congregational Church asking that scholars of the school, who…

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Financial Statements. The Mayor Leaves the Chair

The St George Call · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 2

Wh[?] accounts were being passed for [?]nt by Kogarah Council on Monday night, Ald. Matthews asked [?] a financial statement be placed…

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Wordy Warfare at Kogarah. Mayor Adjourns Meeting

The Propeller · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 4

At Monday night's meeting of Kogarah Council one of those breezes for which this council has become noted was averted by the drastic action of…

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Rugby League. Visiting Teams. Welcomed by Lord Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 8

The Lord Mayor gave a civic welcome yesterday to the footballers of the New Zealand and Queensland Rugby Leagues, who are on a visit to Sydney…

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Footballers. Welcome by Lord Mayor Amateur and Professional

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 8

Football--Rugby League, was mostly the topic at the Town Hall yesterday about noon, and professionalism and amateurism in sport also had mention. It was inevitable that…

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St. George County Council

The St George Call · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 5
Also in The Propeller

Meeting of the Council held at 7.30 p.m., on 27th May. Ald. W. F. Brown presided, Alds. Baker, Bateman, Cross, Coleborne, Fortescue, Farrar, Jones and…

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Local Government Kogarah Council

The St George Call · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Kogarah. Council was held on Monday, [?]th May. Kogarah Road (East Ward)…

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Government Makers Vaucluse Council Cautious

Evening News · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 6

The proposal by the Mayor of Liverpool that the councils and shir[?] of the State should co-operate in securing subscriptions to the new main road loan…

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Waverley Council New Officers Appointed

Evening News · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 6

Waverley Council last month invited application for the position of assistant health inspector, a new post recently created by the council, and also for that…

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"The Prince's Highway." Rockdale Council Indignant

The St George Call · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 2

A special meeting of the Rockdale Council was held on Monday last to consider the [?]ion of the "Prince's Highway." by the…

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Graziers' Policy. Conference Resolutions the New Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 7

The annual conference of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales was continued in Sydney during the week, under the presidency of Mr…

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Chamber of Commerce. Questions at Council Meeting

The St George Call · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 5

Ald. Walsh asked the Mayor if he had called the inaugural meeting of the Kogarah and District Chamber of Commerce as Mayor…

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A Bogged Motor Car. Haulage Claimed From Council

The Propeller · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 2

Kogarah Council on Monday night received a claim from the owner of a car which had become bogged in Hillcrest Avenue, Hurstville. The…

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City Roads. Delusion at Last. Asphaltum Favored. Council Lays Foundations

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 6

After months of argument and investigation. the works committee of the City Council arrived at a decision last night with regard to the…

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Illawarra Shorthorns Two Distinct Breeds Decision of the R.A.S. Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 8

At a meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society in Sydney on Monday, the cattle committee prw[?]seared a long report upon the proposed…

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Randwick-Botany New Municipality Proposed

Evening News · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 6

"I'm quite prepared to let my business go, and make a [?] of myself in the interests of the district." This announcement was made at [?]…

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