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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

3,919 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 196

A Progressive Shire

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 8

In the course of his annual report to last meeting of Hornsby Shire Council, the building and health Inspector (Mr. A. D. Griffiths) stated that, during 1922, the…

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Agricultural Shows. Warringah Shire

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 9

About 3500 persons attended the second annual exhibition of the Warringah Shire and Manly Agricultural and Horticultural Society held at Brookvale Park vesterday. The weather was threatening at first, but…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 8

Present at the meeting held on the 17th inst., were the Mayor (Ald. H. Greenwood), Aldermen Auchterlonie, Hobbs, Hickling, Harley, F. E. Spurway,…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 12

The usual meeting of Parramatta Council was held on Monday, the Mayor (Ald. H. G. G. Moss) presiding. Others in attendance were Ald. Noller,…

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Shire President Resigns Grafton

The Sun · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 3

Mr. John Lattimore has resigned as councillor and president of Orara Shire. Council. This is the [?]come of some alleged irregularities' at the…

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City Traffic. Dangerous Corners. Lord Mayor's Proposals

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 11

The Lord Mayor (Alderman Gilpin) has bee?n considering various matters relating to traffic in the city streets, and has asked the works committee, at its meeting on Tuesday, to…

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Hornsby. the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 8

President P. A. James presided at the last meeting of Hornsby Shire Council. There were also present:—Crs. Langston, Moore, Higgins, Chapman, Somerville,…

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London Letter Lord Mayor's Procession an Australian Feature

Evening News · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 3

Lord Mayor Show in [?] in the [?] of [?]…

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A Business-like Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 8

The members of Hornsby Shire Council set an example that is worthy of emulation. Their business is conducted in a strictly decorous manner. There are no…

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Shire Shocked Increased Valuation Appeal to Minister

Evening News · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 1

"A shock absorber" is how the President Councillor R. W. Alison, described the Wallarobba Shire Council…

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Ermington and Rydalmere. Council Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 11

Present at the meeting held on the 15th inst; were the Mayor (Aid. T. Adamson), Aid. Rippon, Crowgey, and G. C. Thomas. On the motion of Ald. Rippon, it was…

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Gas Poisonings Protest from Council LONDON, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 1

The Finsbury Borough Council is demanding that immediate steps bo takin to remove the risk of life from escapes of gas…

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Night and Day Laying Underground Cables Council's New Work

The Sun · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 6

In a minute to the Electric Supply Committee, which will meet on Monday, the general manager (Mr. Forbes Mackay) states that he intends…

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Two Shires—One Engineer. Proposal From Council. An Unfavorable Reception

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 6

Could one engineer faithfully serve Baulkham Hills and Colo Shine Council The former body doesn't think so. The latter does…

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Forty-Eight Hours. Award to be Observed. Parramatta Council's Decision

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 11

Parramatta Council's employees must work forty-eight hours a week. The dictum was issued at Monday's meeting, when Ald. Musto unsuccessfully moved:…

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Motor Buses. "Bring Cost of Living Down." Discussion in Cabra-Vale Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 6

"Motor buses bring the cost of living down. When I first started to run a bus in Guildford, I was told I wouldn't last any time. But I am…

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Municipal Work

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 2

In a report the Works Committee of the Council recommends as follows:—(1) That the tender of Mr. F. H. Docker, for the supply and delivery of sandstone…

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Municipal Tennis Courts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 11

At the meeting of the Balmain Council, Mr. S. E. Hinder, of the Birchgrove Superior Public School, introduced a deputation representative of the Public schools, churches, and…

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Why Bondi Beach Stays Unsewered Languid Aldermen All Schemes Held Up

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1923 · page 3

Since 1912 Waverley Council and the Water and Sewerage Board have been exchanging correspondence) relative to the…

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Grenfell's Loss Mayor Dies Suddenly GRENFELL

The Sun · Sunday 28 January 1923 · page 5

Mr. John Taylor, Mayor of Grenfell for his eighteenth term, died early this morning. He was taken suddenly in about 10.30 p.m. yesterday…

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