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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

3,919 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 196

Bondi Beach Surfers and the Mayor

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 March 1923 · page 2

The Bondi Surfers' Association has Written a letter to Waverley Council "conveying to the Mayor its appreciation of his work of initiation and…

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Balmain Caucus Alderman Suspicious

Evening News · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 8

"Is it a fact that eight aldermen are privileged to discuss in caucus the business of the Council, and to determine thereon before the…

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Less for Light Council Charges Proposed Reductions

Evening News · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 7

Substantial reductions in the electricity charges of the City Council, recommended yesterday afternoon by the electricity supply…

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"Chinese Squeeze" Government and Council the Macksville Punt Bowraville

The Sun · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 11

The Macksville ferry punt, which is an important connecting link in the uncompleted North Coast railway is to be laid up…

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"Join the A.l.p." Mayor's Advice To Balmain Aldermen

Evening News · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 5

Illuminating answers to three ausstions by Aid. Beavia regarding the conduct of council business were given by the Mayor…

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Music Hath Charms to Soothe Aldermen

Evening News · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 1

Hort's Dock Men's Chair have offered their services to Balmain Council to contribute to a "brighter Balmain" campaign. They…

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Police Trawler Drunks of Newtown Alderman's Protest

Evening News · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 5

Newtown has a trawler. But it's a police trawler, and Alderman Soloman dislikes its methods…

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Aldermen Annoyed Mr. Oakes Charged with Discourtesy Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 8

"I think the Minister has treated the local government bodies of the district in a discourteous manner. He met an irresponsible body, and…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 4

Present at the meeting held on February 28th were the Mayor (Aid. Greenwood), Aid. Auchterlonie, Spurway, Cook, Feather, Catt, Mobbs, and Hickling. An…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 3

The usual meeting of the Parramatta Council was held on the 5th inst., the Mayor (Aid: H. C. G. Moss) presiding. Others in attendance were:—Aldermen Noller…

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No Water Supply. a Shire's Protest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 14

Three large demonstrations of local ratepayers and residents took place on Monday night at Cronulla, Miranda, and Sutherland by way of protest against delays in installing…

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Civic Employees. Visitors From Victoria. Reception by Lord Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 13

The Lord Mayor yesterday gave a civic reception to employees of the Melbourne City Council who are on a friendly visit to Sydney for the purpose of competing in cricket, tennis,…

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City Surveyor Motion to Rescind Fails Lord Mayor's Statement

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 9

The appointment of Mr. Norman Barnett Weekes, of Rochdale, England, for the position of city surveyor, at an annual salary of £1600, was confirmed…

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Mr. Weekes. City Surveyor. Appointment Confirmed. Lord Mayor and Intrigues

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 13

The City Council last night, by 12 votes to 9, refused to adopt the rescission motion of the Labour aldermen objecting to the appointment of [?] Weekes, of…

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'Nurse Flappers' Relief for Straphangers Mosman's Gallant Mayor Doran on Tramway Matters

The Sun · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 2

That the lot of the strap-hangar on the trams might be bettered if the men were to nurse the flappers on their knees instead of…

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Nambucca Shire. Reply to Minister. Maintenance of Punt. Macksville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 14

At a meeting of the Nambucca Shire Council yesterday it was decided to adhere to the former resolution to remove the power punt and establish a hand punt unless the…

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Golfers Barred Botany Reserve Mascot Council Wins

Evening News · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 10

Mascot Council was much perturbed a fortnight ago when it was reported that the Water and Soverage Board intended leasing…

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Many Notices Council and Myerson Libel Action Continues

The Sun · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 7

Emanuel Myerson's claim for £10,000 in respect of alleged libel from "Smith's Weekly" Publishing Co. has now reached its 17th day, before Mr…

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Municipal Employees

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 10

The Municipal Employees' Union will have an outing at Clifton Gardens to-morrow. The president (Mr. J. Kaine) and the sports secretary…

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Alleged Intriguing City Alderman's Charge

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 4

Referring yesterday to the City Council's decision to confirm the appointment of Mr. Weekes as City Surveyor, Ald. Courtenay said:--…

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