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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1922

3,738 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 187

Dundas Council

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

Present at the meeting held on 26th ult. were the Mayor. (Alderman J. S. Fraser), Aldermen Auchterionle, Greenwood, Spurway, Cook, Tunks, Catt and Mobbs…

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Baulkham Hills Council

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

The usual meeting of the Baulkham Hills Counell was held on Tuesday, Cr. Whitling presiding. Others in attendance were: Crs. Cranston, Lowe, Purser and…

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Questions in Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 2

At Granville Council meeting on Friday night Aid. Willoughby was informed that ashes would be placed on the footpath in Station-street. Ald. Townsend was…

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"Pull Them Down" Lord Mayor Denounces Slums. "Clean the City" Drive Inaugurated

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 10

Speaking at the inaugural luncheon of the "Clean Your City" campaign yesterday, the Lord Mayor. (Aid. W. P. M'Elhone) said he recognised that cleanliness meant better health…

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City Council. New Greater Sydney Scheme. Redistribution Proposal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 13

As a result of informal discussions, the consensus of opinion amongst the Citizens' aldermen is that the proposed amendments in the Corporation Act should be as few as possible,…

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Improving a Park a Progressive Tennis Club Council's Appreciative Help

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 5

Mt. Druitt evidently possesses citizens who are good workers in the interests of the community. One would gather this much from a matter that…

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New Council Chamber. Proposal at Baulkham Hills. Is the Time Opportune?

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 1

Cr. Lowe, at Tuesday's meeting of the Baulkham Hills Council, moved "that plans and specifications be immediately prepared for new and more commodious…

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The City Council and Insurance. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 15

Sir,—The principle underlying all insurance in that, for a consideration, the risks of one, or a few, individuals shall be undertaken by a greater number—strength to protect…

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Y.P. Prohibition Council Sydney Town Hall, Saturday Afternoon, May 13

The Methodist · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 5

The processions promise to be most interesting. Already many applications for space have been received, and these Will be novel, spectacular and…

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Friendly Societies Up in Arms. Charge for Granville Park. Deputation to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 11

A considerable amount of time was devoted on Friday night last by the Granville Counell to a matter of importance. This was the question of charging 25 per…

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Adopted St. Marys Council Accepts Mr McCARTY'S Recommendation Another Conference with Penrith

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 5

A special meeting of St. Marys Council was held on Thursday evening to consider Messrs. P. A. McCarty and Co's report (published in last week's…

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A Meeting Wanted Blacktown Council Revives the Wabragamba Scheme "The Only Help" in a Difficult Problem

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 1

The agitation for the construction of the Warragamba Water Scheme has no greater friend than the Blacktown Shire Council. Councillors are keen on…

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"Found Occupying" a Grown Land Puzzle a Defendant's Dilemma Council Says He Can, Law Says He Can't

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 3

One of those peculiar cases in which the onlooker feels a certain amount of sympathy for both parties came on at Penrith Police Court on Monday. The…

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Kuring=gai Main Road Council Determined

The Sun · Sunday 7 May 1922 · page 5

The councillors of the Shire of Ku[?]ngal are determined to put an end to the sorry state of their section of the Lane Cove-road…

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City Council's Proposal To Relieve City Rates

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 May 1922 · page 9

The City Council proposes to adopt a policy providing for the annual allocation from surplus profits to the relief of city rates. During the week the Town Clerk…

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"Guilty of Neglect" Lord Mayor Issues Reprimand to City Surveyor. Weed Out the Block Boys

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 May 1922 · page 3

The following minute has been addressed to the Health Committee of the City Council by the Lord Mayor "For some time past the want of supervision…

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Matter of 3s Council Differentiates 44 AND 48 Hours Week

The Sun · Sunday 7 May 1922 · page 5

The Randwick Council has discovered that a section of its employees is still working a 48 hours week, and has decided that these men will not…

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War-lord's Funk "Little Willie's" Filial Memoir the Last Council Ex-Kaiser from Doorn Launches Prosecutions LONDON

The Sun · Sunday 7 May 1922 · page 1

According to extracts from his memoirs, published in Berlin, the ex- Crown Prince William draws a merciless picture of his father in the hour…

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EXPERTS Who Are Not Heard Chaos Hall Again Do the Aldermen Know?

Evening News · Monday 8 May 1922 · page 1

Why are experts in charge of departments not permitted to report direct to the City Council. The [?] to that question…

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Communist Children Mr. Ley Challenged Labor Council's Denial

The Sun · Monday 8 May 1922 · page 8

Mr. Garden, secretary of the New South Wales Trades and Labor Council, to-day replied to statements made by Mr. Ley, Minister, for Justice. Mr…

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