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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

3,919 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 196

No Delegates Labor Council Ignored Twelve Unions Stand Aloof

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 5

A Striking commentary on the industrial ineffectiveness of the Labor Council of New South Wales is contained in its annual report. The…

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Lessons of the Federal Elections Manifesto of the Sydney Labor Council

Communist · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 4

For the past two years, the organised workers of Australia have sustained shock after shock from the attacks of the employers. One after the other, the…

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Municipal Tangle. Complex Position at Glebe. Mr. Davidson Excluded

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 10

There was an interesting development yesterday in the dispute regarding Mr. Davidson's position in the Glebe Municipal Council yesterday. Although, [?] his failure to take…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 7

Rockdale Council last night decided to sanction several new motor 'bus routes--one from Kogarah Bay via Kogarah station to Rockdale, and another along…

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Wild Uproar. Violent Scene in Eastwood Council Mayor Orders Alderman's Prosecution

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 8

Where was a violent scene in Eastwood Council on Wednesday night. A veritable pandemonium reigned for 20 minutes…

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Is He an Alderman?

Evening News · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 1

Mr. A. Davidson, of the Glebe, who contends he is a member of the local municipal council, but the Mayor has a different opinion, and refused to…

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Caught in Chaffcutter. Alderman Loses Hand

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 1

ALDERMAN ARTHUR COLLECTT, of Pennan-street, Parramatta, who had the misfortune to meet with a very serious accident at his residence on Tuesday morning last. Which he was engaged…

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Blue Mountains Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 6

The regular meeting of Blue Mountains Shire Council was held on Wednesday, 10th inst., Cr. Wilson (president) prosiding)…

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Block Associations Support Lord Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 17

The Lord Mayor (Aid. Gilpin) was recently waited upon by a number of prominent citizens, representing 24 of the Block Associations, and he was…

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Nepean Shire Council Big Proposal About Main Roads. Co-operation of Neighboring Councils Sought

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Nepean Shire Council was held on Wednesday, 10th inst., in the council chambers, Bringelly. There were present—…

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Before the Council. Nothing Determined

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 9

The letters conveying to Prospect and Sherwood Council the resolutions passed by Guildford Chamber of Commerce, were read at Tuesday night's meeting…

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Lord Mayor's Banquet of Old. Fortunes Squandered in Orgies for the Civic Fathers

The World's News · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 15

A jester in his motley jumping into a great bowl of custard, and at the tables, still littered with the remains of their Gargantuan feast, a roaring, roystering crowd,…

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Transferred Valuations a Present to Castlereagh Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 2

The State Governor has an important piece of information to impart in the "Government Gazette" of 12th inst. Sir Walter announces that he, with the…

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"Let Me Know How." a Poser for the Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 8

"The Goobang Shire Council recently sent out a batch of "final notices" to defaulting ratepayers. One of them was a returned soldier, who replied as…

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Penrith Council [?] Rates. a Co[?]parison with Last Year's

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 5

A special meeting of the Penrith Council was held on Tuesday evening when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. D. Fitch), and Aldermen Allen,…

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The Band Wants Help Deputation to Penrith Council Asks for Subsiday

Nepean Times · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 5

A deputation consisting of Messrs. J. N. Peck, C. Ezzy, jun, and A. Elkington (secretary), representing the Penrith Band, waited on Penrith Council at its special meeting on Tuesday evening, with a request that council's subsidy to the band be increased from £5 to £25…

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Alexandria Council Redcliffe Wins Again

The Sun · Sunday 21 January 1923 · page 2

Having resigned from the Alexandria Council as a protest against the comment aroused by his election with a majority of one vote. Alderman P. R…

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City Council Meeting Employee's Retiring Age

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 January 1923 · page 1

At the first meeting of the General Purposes Committee on Thursday the main subjects for discussion will be the former Lord Mayor's minutes in respect…

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Municipal Elections Recount at Randwick

The Sun · Sunday 21 January 1923 · page 2

On the application of Mr. P. L. Strange-Mure, who was defeated for South Ward at the Randwick municipal elections, a recount was carried…

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Acting-premier Takes a Hand Orders Tipping at Bondi to Cease Waverley Council Turn Down Ratepayers—Vigilants Decide to Seek Help from Board of Health

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 January 1923 · page 2

Waverley's twelve aldermen have succumbed to the onslaught of the Sunday Times. They have been defeated in pointless fashion. No longer will they be able to dump evil-smelling garbage on Bondi Park, Immediatedy adjacent to the beach…

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