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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1922

3,738 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 187

Business Manager. Launceston Council. System on Trial. Launceston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 April 1922 · page 12

The system of administering municipal affairs by means of a business manager adopted by the Launceston Municipal Council last year has not so far proved successful. the…

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No More Risks Council Property to Be Insured Millions in Jeopardy

Evening News · Wednesday 5 April 1922 · page 6

It was decided by the city Council last night to obtain insurance on its prop[?] with outside companies. A minute by the Lord Mayor pointed…

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Good As Anywhere N.S.W. Railways and Trams North Sydney Council's View

The Sun · Wednesday 5 April 1922 · page 8

The voluminous letter which is being sent to, the municipal councils by the Taxpayers' Association with reference to action. regarding fares charged on…

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44 Hours. Debate in Shire Council No Benefit to the Men. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 9

At the Turon Shire Council meeting a letter was received from the Local Government Association regarding the operation of the 44 Hours Act and its effect as to the shire…

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Financial City Council's Debentures

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 7

The City Council of Sydney is continuing the Sale over the counter, of debentures, bearing interest at the rate of 6½ per cent, per annum. Issue is offered at 99, or a discount of 1 per…

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Melbourne's Procession. Council Decides to Prosecute

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 18

At its meeting on Monday evening, Melbourne City Council decided, by majority, to proceed with the prosecution of the 25 processionists whoso names were taken by…

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Royal Agricultural Society Council's Heavy Outlay

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 7

The last monthly meeting of the council prior to the Easter show was held at the Showground last week, and was very largely attended. Sir Samuel Hordern (president)…

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Double Banked Lord Mayor Busy Breaks Civic Custom "No Time for a Spot"

Evening News · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 7

They came, met in paris, but to groups, and all had business of [?]mendous important—Something which would not keep all the marrow. And…

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The Catholic Federation. Organising Notes. State Council and Executive Meeting

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 17

Delegates to the State Council are reminded that the next meeting will be held on the 12th inst. Eah branch is requested to have a representative—two if possible…

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R.a.s. Council Show Preparations Honors for Long Service

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 9

Over 40 members of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society attended the pre-show meeting at the Showground, Sir Samuel Hordern presiding…

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Rural Interests: Settle and Production. the Producers' View State Tick Control Federal Butter Council

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 9

The executive of the Primary Producers' Union had a full day yesterday dealing with matters of wide general importance, as well as a number of more or less district interest…

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Kogarah Municipal Council. Mayor: Alderman W. J. Jones

The St George Call · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of Kogarah Council took place on Monday night. A Greater St. George…

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Local Government. Rockdale Council Mayor: Ald. G. E. FORTESCUE, Junr

The St George Call · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of Rockdale Council was held on Thursday, of last week. Thanks…

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Bexley Council

The St George Call · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 3

A special meeting of the Bexley Council was held on Monday evening last, Ald. F. Dowsett, Mayor, in the chair…

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£3200 a Mile Cost of Road Making Ryde Aldermen's Quandary

The Sun · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 2

During the progress of a conference between Ryde aldermen and members of the West Ryde Progress Association, Alderman Davis declared that no…

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Kogarah's Village Fair. Mayor on Lack of Interest

The Propeller · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 1

In a Mayoral minute to the Kogarah Council on Monday night Alderman Jones criticised some of the citizens for their lack of interest in the success…

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A County Council Critic

The St George Call · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 1

A writer, who seems to have acquired quite a fund of erroneous impressions in regard to the County Council, occupies considerable space in a local…

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St. George County Council

The Propeller · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 8

At the last meeting of the St. George County Council the County Clerk (Mr. Rose) reported that the first instalment, of the £100,000 loan had been made…

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Kogarah Council. New Band Instruments

The St George Call · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 3

It was decided to adopt a recommendation of the Band Committee and purchase three new instruments for the Municipal Band…

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Kogarah Council Free Show Fracas Narrowly Averted

The Propeller · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 4

When a letter from Alderman Grant, of Middle Ward, asking for further leave of absence, came up for discussion at Kogarah Council's meeting on Monday…

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