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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1921

3,959 stories in Sydney's papers · page 84 of 198

The New Council Chambers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 9

Although not yet completed, the council's staff Is now in occupancy of the new Council Chambers. This building is a very fine one, and gives a distinguished…

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Prince's Highway. Rockdale Council's Attitude

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 7

The reconstruction of the Princes Highway, so far as it concerns the Rockdale Council, is not proceeding satisfactorily. At the meeting of the council on Thursday…

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Labour Council. Offends Liquor Trade Employees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 13

Recently the New South, Wales Labour Council decided to use its best endeavours to bring about prohibition in New South Wales. In consequence of this decision, the Liquor…

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To Remove an Eyesore Motion Before City Council

Evening News · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 2

The following motion will be moved by Alderman Lindeny Thompson of the coming meeting of the City Council:—"That no further application for the…

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The Loan Question. The Council is Going Ahead

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 2

It was reported at Tuesday's meeting of the Granville Council that the petition against the proposed loan of £30,000 contained 930 signatures, but of that number…

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"Not Fair" Freedom for Mannix A.L.P. and City Council

The Sun · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 6

The Darlinghurst branch of the A.L.P. is desirous that Archbishop Mannix should be given the Freedom of the City on his arrival in Sydney…

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Who Saw Him Build It? Eastwood Council's Knotty Problem Ald. Featherstone's Disgust

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 8

Who saw Mr. Benson build his house? This is a question which is perplexing Eastwood Council, and particularly Ald. Featherstone…

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Lord Mayor's Services

Truth · Sunday 12 June 1921 · page 9

A public meeting will be held in the Sydney Town Hall, under the auspices of the Ratepavers and Citizens' Committee, on a date that remains to be…

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Real Life Studies Aldermen of Yesterday and To-Day—Cupboards and Contracts Modern Type Examined

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 June 1921 · page 4

A generation ago everyone understood definitely what was An Alderman. The character was true to traditions bequeathed (most probably) from the…

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Returned Soldiers Council of League Has Lively Meeting—Resignations and Resolutions Organising for the Future

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 June 1921 · page 3

The fast meeting of the State Council of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League went through a big volume of lively business. Those present were…

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"EXCESSIVE" City Council Claim Price of Electricity Separate Reserve Unnecessary

The Sun · Monday 13 June 1921 · page 7

The claim of the City Council for increased priced for electricity is excessive.--Mr. C. le M. Walker…

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Dr. Mannix. Suggested Freedom of City Aldermen's Quandary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 6

The Lord Mayor yesterday declined to discuss the probable attitude of the Municipal Labour caucus towards the proposal of the Darlinghurst Labour League, transmitted by…

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Electric Lighting. City Council Losses

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 9

Mr. Justice Wade, sitting as Royal Commissioner, yesterday resumed the inquiry into the cost of electricity and electric lighting. Samuel H. Solomon (city treasurer)…

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Darwin Council. Extension of Office

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Monday.--A special Commonwealth "Gazette," issued to-night, contains an ordinance providing that the members of the municipal council at Darwin and the town…

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Electric Light. the City Council's Claim

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 9

Further evidence on the cost of production of electricity was taken before Mr. Justice Wade, as Royal Commissioner, yesterday. Mr. Leverrier and Mr. Abrams appeared for…

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Labor Council's Aim Control by Revolution Liquor Union's View

The Sun · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 9

The Liquor Trades Union has decided to withdraw its affiliation from the Labor Council. Mr. Owen (the secretary), in making the announcement…

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Less Than 2 Per Cent. Cost of City Council Loan

The Sun · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 8

Referring to the City Council's loan of £1,000,000, the Lord Mayor (Alderman Lambert) said to-day that some of the statements that had been made…

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Balmain Council Amalgamation With City A.L.P. Branch Motion

The Sun · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 10

At last night's meeting of the Balmain branch of the Australian Labor Party Mr. Frank J. Lagerlow, who was one of the three Labor candidates…

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