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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

3,919 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 196

Before the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 6

The matter was referred to by Mayor Williams at the ordinary meeting of Prospect and Sherwood Council on Tuesday night. He reported the outcome of…

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Special Council Meeting

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 5

A special meeting of St. Marys Council was held on Thursday evening 25th inst., when there were present—The Mayor (Ald. T. Brooker) and Aldermen…

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To Help the Producer Main Roads in Western Cumberland and Neighborhood. a Proposal From Nepean Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 6

Nepean Shire Clerk, by instruction of his council, has sent a circular, worded as follows, to Penrith, St. Marys, Camden, Campbelltown, and…

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Hardy Annual Council Amalgamation ?

The Sun · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 8

A hardy annual has again blossomed on the notice paper of the City Council for its next meeting on Tuesday. Alderman Bridges will move…

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Truculent Council Should Be Dissolved PERTH

The Sun · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 4

The Parliamentary session finished with pitting 13 hours. The Premier expressed disappointment with the loss of several important measures…

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'Bus or No 'Bus? Council's Puzzle Rival Petitions

Evening News · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 8

"We want another 'bus."—Some residents of Castle Hill. "We don't want a 'bus."—Other residents of Castle Hill…

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Grand Opera House Privy Council Appeal London, February 2

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 7

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has reserved judgment in the appeal, on behalf of the defendants, in the case of Thomas Ernest…

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In Jeopardy Mr. Dooley's Position Legislative Council Appointments a Severe Report

Evening News · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 6

WHEN the full facts are known, last night's meeting of the A.L P. will go down in history as one of the most remarkable in a long series of queer political happenings. After months of delay, the Special Committee appointed to inquire…

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St. Marys Council the South Creek Bridge. the Milk Motor-lorry and Damaged Bridges. Straying Stock to Be Impounded

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of St. Marys Council was held on Monday evening, when there, were present:— The Mayor (Ald, T. W, Brooker) and…

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Municipal Absorption Paddington Proposal Re-opened

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 5

The long courtship between the Paddington and Sydney Municipal Councils for a union has taken different turns as the political views of the City…

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Municipal Library Suggested New Site

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 8

A strong majority opinion is said to exist in the City Council for providing a public library building to which can be transferred the present…

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Paddington Town Hall Aldermen Criticised

The Sun · Sunday 4 February 1923 · page 2

The Edgecliff branch of tho A.L.P. last night carried the following, motion:-- That this branch deprecates the…

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Will Coal Be "Black"? Miners Council to Meet Dispute May Extend

The Sun · Sunday 4 February 1923 · page 5

Fears are entertained in union circles that there will be a big extension of the Wonthaggi (Vic.) mine dispute us negotiations for a settlement…

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Alderman Mallett's Denial

Evening News · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 4

Sir.—It is no use of Alderman M[?] sidestepping the issue, My [?] was not a [?]…

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Cheap Power. Industrial Need. Lord Mayor's Views

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 8

The need for cheaper electric power in New South Wales was emphasised by the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Gilpin), who performed the ceremony of officially…

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Cheaper Power Lord Mayor on Coal Prices

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 4

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Aid. Gilpin) on Saturday evening switched en the electric light for Wentworth- ville. The ceremony was made the…

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Martin-place. Project Not Abandoned. Lord Mayor's Views

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 8

The Lord Mayor stated on Saturday that, although the Government had declined to contribute anything towards the cost of extending Martin-place to…

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'CZAR & Autocrat' Hurstville's Council Stormy Meeting

Evening News · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 8

It is quite a long time since Hurstville Council had one of the really big rows for which it has gained a measure of notoriety, but…

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Premature? Privy Council Case Opera House Litigation

Evening News · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 3

After publication of a letter from [?] and [?] denying that this [?] had ended in Mr. Role's favor, by the Privy Council dismissing…

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Loan of £100,000. Suburban Council's Proposal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 8

Hurstville Council has decided to take [?] necessary steps to obtain a loan of £100,[?] for municipal improvement. At the [?] meeting of the council the Mayor (Alderman…

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