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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1922

3,738 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 187

Council Gives Up Collecting

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 2

It will be noted by our report on Monday evening's meeting of Penrith Council that it has been decided to abandon after this month the system of…

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New Street Proposed Question for City Council

Evening News · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 8

An important proposal involving the resumption of certain city buildings, in order to allow for through traffic from the rear of the Highland Society's…

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Penrith Council Proposal to Close a Lane. the Rector P[?]eads a Case the Dairy Company Improving the Electric Light Service

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 3

The regular monthly meeting of Penrith Council was held on Monday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. J. Adams) and Ald. W. E…

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Tale of a Ticket. What Happened While His Ex. was at Albury. "It Will Be the Last", Says Mayor Smithenbecker

Truth · Sunday 19 February 1922 · page 9

Probably one of the most surprised men in New South Wales to-day is Frederick Basil Hefferman, an accountant and agent by occupation and a resident…

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A Mission Abroad Newcastle Alderman's Tour Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 February 1922 · page 6

The Newcastle City Council, on the motion of the Mayor. (Aid. H. P. Cornish), to-night decided that Aid. N. B. Creer be given, under seal of the council, letters of introduction to…

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Manly Bankrupt Mayor's Startling Statement

Evening News · Tuesday 21 February 1922 · page 4

Manly premier watering place of the Commonwealth rendezvous of thousands of tippers on band evenings and week-ends is bankruot…

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"Liked It" Newcastle's Stadiums Aldermen Visit Fight Newcastle

The Sun · Tuesday 21 February 1922 · page 9

"Tosh!" "Rot!" "Pin[?]e!" These epithets were hurled at Ald. Shedden, when he proposed at the Newcastle Council meeting last night…

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P.f. A. Site. Lohd Mayor Convenes Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 February 1922 · page 8

The Lord Mayor (Aid. W. P. M'Elhone) has convened a public meeting of citizens, to be held in the vestib[?]le of the Town Hall on next Thursday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, for the…

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Melbourne Council Bans St. Patrick's Day Procession MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 February 1922 · page 4

The City Council to-day decided to adhere to its previous decision to prohibit the St. Patrick's Day procession through the streets of the city…

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Cowra Municipal Election

The Sun · Tuesday 21 February 1922 · page 6

Cowra, Tuesday.-- The municipal election for the vacancy in Cowra Council resulted in Mr. John Regan being elected by almost a majority of 2 to 1…

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Mayor Commended

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 2

On Monday, Parramatta Council received a communication from the public Health authorities, congratulating the Mayor upon his action in distributing…

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Who Is Boss ? Aldermen or Employees ? Labor Man's View

The Sun · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 8

Though the City Council last night decided that its employees should not be permitted to take an active Part in municipal elections, the motion was…

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Council's Finance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 4

The town clerk (Mr. A. D. Hume) submitted the following finance statement to the last meeting of the Sherwood Council. Credits to the various funds were:…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 1

The usual meeting of the Parramatta Council was held on Monday the Mayor (Ald. L. A. Simpson) presiding. Others in attendance were: Aldermen Smith,…

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Liverpool Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 2

Present at last week's meeting of Liverpool Council were: Ald. Ashcroft (Mayor), Ald. Wearne, Hull, Cruickshank, Lomax, Pearce and Lethbridge…

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Fire Commissioner Council Questions Decision

Evening News · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 6

Drummoyne Council does not agree with the decision of the Fire Brigade's returning officer's decision in declaring Mr. G. J. Baker elected as municipal…

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Kimonos in the Street Bathing Beauties' Wear Should They Be Charged? Alderman Miss the Bawbees

Evening News · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 7

Sergeant Bazter, of the sutherland police, says that if he saw a young woman walking down the streets in the beach in a bathing…

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Popularising Coogee Council to Consider Hints

The Sun · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 2

The sight of "thousands of people promenading' the path adjacent to the Coogee beach, or leaning listlessly against the sea wall, all craving for…

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Strickland Flats. City Council Increases Rents

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 11

The City Council last evening, by 14 votes to 9, decided that the rents of the 66 flats, known as Strickland-buildings, Chippendale, be increased by the total amount of £14/8/6…

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UNEMPLOYMENT. N.S.W. Labor Council Scheme

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Labor Council of New South Wales a scheme was endorsed providing for the payment of the basic wage for all unemployed out of a…

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