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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1922

3,738 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 187

St. George County Council. Chairman: Ald. W. Jones

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

At the usual fortnightly meeting of the St. George County Council, held last Friday night, the following matters were dealt with:…

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Murray Electorate District Council. Creates Six District Councils

The Land · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 5

The accompanying circular letter from the Corowa District Council is a most commendable proposal for the Farmers and Settlers' branches…

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Brighter Prospects for Davis Cup Tennis Council Speaks

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 6

The forecast in yesterday's "Daily Telegraph" that there was a very good chance of J. O. Anderson and Gerald Patterson consenting to leave with…

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Davis Cup Players Will They Make Sacrifice? "Council Can Do Nothing" Patterson Promises Surprise

The Sun · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 8

"The Australasian Lawn Tennis Council can do nothing in this matter. "If the two players, Anderson and Patterson, decide to make the trip, it…

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The Infantile Sickness of Industrial Sectarianism’‘ A Reply to the Critics of the Labor Council Manifesto

Communist · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 1

The reasons advanced by the Industrial Union Propaganda Group for ending the agreement with the United Communist Party of Australia, published in this issue,…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 5

At the instigation of Councillor Hand, Sutherland Council has decided to spend another £500 in completing the sea wall now in course of construction…

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Alderman Resigns

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 April 1922 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Auburn Council, a letter was received from Ald. George Thomas Clifford, resigning his position as aldermanic representative of…

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Blacktown Shire Council Rooty Hill Overhead Bridge

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 April 1922 · page 1

The regular fortnightly meeting of Blacktown Shire Council was held on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present:—The President (Cr. George…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 April 1922 · page 6

The usual meeting of the Blacktown Council was held on Tuesday, Cr. G. Lalor presiding over a full board. Mr. H. G. Watts wrote, expressing his…

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Queensland Council Bill for its Abolition Churchill's View of It London

The Sun · Saturday 8 April 1922 · page 1

Correspondence in regard to the reserved Queensland Bill for the Abolition of the Legislative Council has been issued as a Parliamentary White…

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44-Hour Week Municipal Opposition Inverell

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 April 1922 · page 7

The municipal council baa decided to discharge its weekly hands and put them on again as dally hands in consequence of the application of the 44-hour principle to weekly…

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Eastern Suburbs How Alderman Barracluff Missed

Evening News · Monday 10 April 1922 · page 5

Alderman Barracluff Coalition-Progressive candidate for the Eastern Suburbs, just missed election by seven votes…

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Killara's Novelty Shire Picnic Show

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 April 1922 · page 7

A picnic show in the metropolitan area being somewhat of an innovation, it was not surprising to see a good attendance at Killara's maiden effort on Saturday. The various…

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Deputation Seeks Delay Appeal to Privy Council MELBOURNE

The Sun · Monday 10 April 1922 · page 7

"I cannot hold out any hope. The Cabinet cannot constitute itself a fourth court of appeal. "There is abundant evidence to…

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Three Shillings Less City Council Employees Wages to Be Reduced

The Sun · Monday 10 April 1922 · page 8

On the application of the City Council, which is represented on the Conciliation Committee, which meets at the Town Hall to discuss matters…

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No Hope for Ross Friends' Last Plea Privy Council Appeal Definite Reply by Attorney General Melbourne

Evening News · Monday 10 April 1922 · page 5

Another attempt to save Colin Campbell Ross from the galloce was made to-day by a deputation, which asked the Attorney-General,…

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Dilemma of Day Labor Curious City Council Decision How Unions Neglect Favored System New Government Will Curtail

Evening News · Monday 10 April 1922 · page 5

The unsympathetic attitude of the Labor Government system has paved the way to a recognition of universal application. The new Government will considerably cur[?] its application in…

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Sand on Streets. Citizens Blame Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 April 1922 · page 10

Several letters have been received by the Editor of the "Gerald" complaining of the promiscuous scattering of sand on the city streets after they have been tarred. There…

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Executive Council C.M.G. Investiture

The Sun · Tuesday 11 April 1922 · page 7

The Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council at the Chief Secretary's Department this morning, when Ministers took formal…

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Moving Fast Big Happenings at Chaos Hall Lord Mayor Busy "News" Campaign Effective

Evening News · Tuesday 11 April 1922 · page 1

Activity on a scale hitherto unknown prevails within the walls of Chaos Hall—Sydney's civil centre…

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