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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

3,919 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 196

Shipping Freights Reduction on Frozen Meat Australian Meat Council's Action

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 4

The recent reduction by the Commonwealth. Government Line of Steamers of l-8d a lb. in rates of freight on frozen meat to England is noted with…

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The Bridge. Collecting the Tax. Councils Demand Guarantee. Municipal Conference

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 8

The imposition ot the barbour bridge tax for the construction of tbe North Shore Bridge was discussed yesterday afternoon at a conference of sbires and municipalities, held at…

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"Nigger Drivers" Indignant Aldermen

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 2

An effort to provide for 10 days leave of absence op full pay annually for employees of the Newtown Council, was made by Alderman Solomon last…

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Breeze at Bexley Mayor v. Ex=Mayor

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 2

Bexley Council meetings are usually quiet and orderly affairs, but last night the atmosphere became somewhat disturbed, when Alderman…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 4

The usual meeting of the Blacktown Council was held on the 23rd inst., Cr. A. Morehead presiding, Others in attendance were Councillors Cablo Armstrong, Page,…

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Hastings Shire Finances. Wauchope

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 14

The Hastings Shire Council was without a certificated clerk for some months, and at the last meeting of the council the newly-appointed clerk (Mr. R. N. Shaw), submitted a…

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On the Mat Aldermen Before A.L.P. Paddington Town Hall

The Sun · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 8

Aldermen of the Paddington Council were present by "invitation" last night at a meeting of the local branch of the A.L.P., when hostile criticism…

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City Council Applications

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 3

Applications for approval of the following have been lodged with the City Council:-- Alterations and additions to 304 Pitt…

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"Slave Drivers" Newtown COUNCIl "Wisdom of Solomon"

Evening News · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 12

"Do you ever think that when we are sleeping peacefully in our beds the lady caretaker of the Town Hall is knocking about the…

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Country News. Kempsey Council. Ouster Notices Served. Kempsey

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 14

When the meeting of the Kempsey council had concluded last night the eldermen were served by the Sheriff's officer with ouster notices. It is understood that the action was…

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Labor Council of N.S.W. Election of Officials

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 16

The annual election of officers of the Labor Council of New South Wales took place last Monday, and resulted as follows: President, Mr. J. Beasley (Electrical…

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Municipal Garage. Private Trade. Alderman's Objection

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 8

Alderman Brooks, vice-chairman of the finance committee of the City Council, stated at the meeting of the committee yesterday that he was strenuously opposed to the City…

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Civic Record. l8 Years Mayor. the Late Mr. J. TAYLOR

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 8

Mr. John Taylor, of Grenfell, whose death is announced, entered municipal life 21 years ago. Nineteen years ago he was elected Mayor of Grenfell, which office he held for 14…

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Board of Appeal Builders & Council Legislation Suggested

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 4

Twelve gentlemen met Mr. Fitzpatrick Minister for Local Government, yesterday, and asked that provision be made for a board of appeal to settle…

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William-street. Land at £50 a Foot. Proposed Sale by Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 8

The finance committee yesterday recommended the City Council to accept £50 per foot for the block of the resumed area in William-street, from Forbes-street to the…

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Italian Chamber of Commerce in Australia. Chamber of Commerce Building, Corner George and Grosvenor Streets, Sydney. Council, 1922-23

Italian Bulletin of Australia · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 1

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Municipal Library. New Building Suggested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 8

The City Council will shortly be asked to consider the advisability of having the municipal library removed from Queen Victoriabuilding, and housed in a separate building…

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City Fish Supply Advantageous Change Municipal Market Opened

The Sun · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 8

The agents previously operating at the Redfern Fish Markets were transferred to the Municipal Fish Market this morning. Naturally, there was…

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Stubborn Aldermen. Mayor Adjourns Meeting

The Propeller · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 4

When the Mayor (Ald. Macken) opened the adjourned meeting of Hurstville Council last Thursday. Alderman Low, as a matter of privilege, protested…

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Municipal Library. Alderman Opposed to Extension. Town Clerk's Views. "Literary Degeneracy."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 8

Alderman Marks, vice-chairman of the City Council health committee, and secretary to the Citizens' aldermen, states he is going to offer opposition to the extension of the…

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