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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1922

3,738 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 187

Kogarah Council. Mayor: Ald. W. J. Jones

The St George Call · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of Kogarah Council took place on Monday night. A Record…

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Mayor's Minute

The St George Call · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 2

I respectfully recommend Unit the Department of Public Works be requested to proceed with the completion of the work on General Holmes Drive…

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Local Government. Rockdale Council Mayor: Ald. G. E. Fortesoue, June

The St George Call · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of Rockdale Council was held on May 11. Candidates for Water Board. Alderman Doran (Randwick),…

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The County Council

The Propeller · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 1

The plans and specifications of the proposed County Council chambers were placed before the councillors last week. The building, which is to be situated…

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Local Government. Address by Shire Clerk

The Propeller · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 2

Under the auspices of the Sylvania Progress Association Mr. J. W. Macfarl[?]e, Sutherland Shire Clerk, delivered a lecture on "Local Government" at Mrs. Small's…

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St. George County Council

The St George Call · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of St. George County Council took place last Friday night. Cost to be Obtained…

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Marine Council Mr. Walsh's Withdrawal Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 4

The withdrawal of Mr. T. Walsh, the representative of the Seamen's Union, has upset the smooth working of the Marine Council, which practically controls the administration…

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Marine Council. Mr. T. Walsh Resigns Successor Not Appointed. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 10

After expressing his disapproval of the Marine Council, the reprosentative of the seamen (Mr. Thomas Walsh) has resigned from that body, and has also induced the general…

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Slums of Glebe Like Ancient Chinese Town Church and Crown Council Anxious to Demolish

The Sun · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 1

"The Church of England controls 12 acres of land in Glebe. Upon this area there are over 300 houses. A portion of the area looks like an ancient Chinese town instead of a part of the great City of Sydney. There are no premises in Glebe worse than the…

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Transit and Municipal Reform. To the Editor of "The Propeller."

The Propeller · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 8

Sir,--It is now absolutely necessary that the residents of this district should have some reliable means of conveyance from Hurstville railway station to…

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Municipalism Up-to-date. To the Editor of "The Propeller."

The Propeller · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 4

Sir,--The effusion that eminated from Alderman Wheeler in a recent issue is as such that it is characteristic of the man. I may say in reply that as regards Empress Street…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 2

The Local Government Department has forwarded copies of a "Gazette" notice in regard to the idle proposed residential district at Connell's Point to…

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McELHONE, Lord Mayor of Sydney

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 20 May 1922 · page 2

Dear Melancholy Mac.,--It is but a little while since the Civic Reform Party had its Imperial feelings outraged by a refusal to fly the Union Jack over the Town Hall. And on Monday you accord a Civic Reception to Annie Besant!…

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Public Relief Fund. Lord Mayor's Appeal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 May 1922 · page 13

The Lord Mayor stated yesterday that the object of the public appeal for subscriptions made from the meeting held in the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon was to provide…

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Ryde Council's Enterprise

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1922 · page 8

An in camera meeting of Ryde Council was held on Thursday night, of last week, to discuss the proposal to build five new shops, offices, etc., adjoining the Town…

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City Meat Supply. Danger of Contamination. Lord Mayor's Charges

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 May 1922 · page 13

"No good purpose is sorved by the chairman of the State Meat Board stating, as he has done, that satisfactory arrangements are made by the board to prevent the…

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Blaoktown Shire Csunoll Raising a Loan. Warragamba Scheme

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 May 1922 · page 3

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

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French Escapees Labor Council's Protest Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 May 1922 · page 8

After discussing the escape of French prisoners from the steamer El Kantara, the Newcastle Labor Council has sent a message to the State Premier, the Attorney-General, the…

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Helping the Soldiers. Employment Proposal. Parramatta Council Sympathetic

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1922 · page 6

On Thursday a deputation waited on the Premier, with reference to the employment of returned soldiers. The Government was asked to make additional…

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Enlarging Nepean Shire Transferring Area From Liverpool. the Matter of Rates Owing

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 May 1922 · page 6

A further stop in connection with the arrangements for the transfer of portion of Liverpool Municipality to Nepean Shire was taken on Tuesday evening of…

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