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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

3,919 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 196

Whole Council Resigns Kempsey

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 11

In consequence of [?] notices received from Mr. William Quinn yesterday, the Kempxey Council, after holding an informal meeting, this afternoon,…

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Meadowbank Baths. Deputation to Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 8

A deputation representing the Joint Committee of Northern District Progress Associations, and Eastwood and Epping Progress Associations was received at…

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Deficient Water Supply Fairfield Council Acts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 6

At the last meeting of Fairfield Council, the Mayor reported the total destruction of a wooden dwelling in Anthonystreet, by fire. The occurrence had…

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Producers' Council to Affiliate with London

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 5

The vice-chairman (Mr. James Kidd) presided at the annual meeting of the Producers' Association's Contra! Council, which is representative…

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Ouster Notices Kempsey Council Resigns KEMPSEY

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 1

In consequence of ouster notices re[?] from William, Qui[?] on Thursday the [?] Council, after holding a [?]…

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Back to Shorter Hours. Alleged Slavery.—Lidcombe Council Recants

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 1

Only recently the Lidcombe Council decided upon a working week of 48 hours, as adopted by the Conciliation Board, for its outside staff. This was an…

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Country News. South Coast. Country Council Proposal. Kiama

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 16

The Gerringong and Jamberoo Councils have, with other coastal councils, approved a suggestion to form a county council to further the development of Jervis Bay as a…

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Municipal Market. a Loan Opposed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 14

A deputation from the Parramatta Citizens' Association waited on the-Minister for Local Government (Mr. Fitzpatrick) yesterday, and protested against the Parramatta Council…

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Lithgow Too Labor Aldermen Before A.L.P. LITHGOW

The Sun · Sunday 11 February 1923 · page 2

The local A.L.P. intends to "carpet" two of the Labor aldermen, one of whom is the Mayor and president of the Western Miners, for voting against…

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Gigantic Bondi Scheme New Surf Sheds—modern Promenade Council Secures £50,000 for Improvement Work Bronte, Ben Buckler, and Parks Innovations

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 February 1923 · page 1

The Waverley Council is about to accomplish some of the most notable improvements that have yet characterised any Sydney municipality. Bondi will soon come into its own within a month or two new surf sheds will be erected to…

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Night Sports Lord Mayor's Policy

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 4

The Lord Mayor (Ald. Gilpin) is not opposed to the furtherance of all forms of healthy, recreative sport, though some people may have misinterpreted…

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Quaint "English" Council of Reform

The Sun · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 10

This is a sample of a suburban alderman's English as it appeared in the notices of motion at the last meeting of the council:--…

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Glebe Council. Labour Candidate Elected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 8

An election to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the Globe Municipal Council caused by the death of Alderman Hosking; took place on Saturday last and resulted in the return of…

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Mr. Dooley Arraigned Council Appointments A.l.p. Committee's Report Some Severe Strictures

Evening News · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 5

The special report of the A.L.P. Committee on Mr. J. B. Suttor's appointment to the Legislative Council makes severe structure on the part played by Mr. Dolley. The report will be finally dealt with by the Executive on friday…

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"Mrs. Malaprop" in Municipal Life How Ratepayers Vote

Evening News · Monday 12 February 1923 · page 9

Should there be an educational test for Alderman? [?]…

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Value of Values Mayor's Comment

Evening News · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 7

He stood across the [?] viewed even as [?] did the Premised Land. That is the way a land values early…

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Oath of Secrecy Mayor's Edict Paddington Row

Evening News · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 1

The Mayor of Paddington Alderman Purcell issued a warning to alderman at last night's council masting, that if the leakage of…

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N.r.a. Council

The Sun · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 8

Referring to your report in this day's issue under the heading "Rifle Shooting" it is stated that "Mr. George Douglass, who has held a seat for…

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Filching Hyde Park City Council Complaint

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 4

Ald. R. C. Hagon complained at the City Council health committee yesterday that the Railway Commissioners had filched practically the whole of…

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