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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

3,919 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 196

Alleged Breach of Act. Shire Council's Appointment

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 11

At Tuesday's meeting of the Blacktown Council, the following was received from the secretary of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial…

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Main Roads Conference Promoted by Nepean Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 1

A conference, promoted by Nepean Shire Council, was held at Compebelltown on 28th ult. to consider the question of maintaining certain main roads…

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Penrith Council a Henry Street Job. Mayor Criticised and Defended

Nepean Times · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 7

The regular monthly meeting of Penrith Council was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald.'D. Fitch), and Aldermen…

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The Mayor Gratified

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 2

Mayor Membrey submitted a minute to Tuesday's meeting of the council, placing on record his appreciation of the successful arrangements made by the Granville…

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Greater Manly Mayor's Ambitions Scheme

The Sun · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 5

"My idea of a Greater Manly is being very well received," said the Mayor (Alderman Keirle) to a representative of "The Sun" to-day…

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Schoolboys Attend Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 8

A number of lads from Eastwood Public School under the control of Mr. McVittie) attended Wednesday night's meeting of Dundas Council, and were deeply…

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Elizabeth-street. Proposed Extension. Favoured by Lord Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 16

The Lord Mayor does not approve of the scheme of the Railway Commissioners for getting rid of the dangerous corners at the junction of Hunter-street and Elizabeth-street…

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Plans Approved by Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 8

Mr. T. Carson, in his capacity as Building Inspector, recommended that the following plans and specifications be approved, at Wednesday night's meeting of…

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Forced to be Drastic. Dundas Council's Sanitary Service

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 8

Driven to the point of desperation, Wednesday night's meeting of Dundas. Council found it necessary to take dramatic steps in regard to its present…

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The Woes of Jamisontown Petitioning for Water. Council Upbraided

Nepean Times · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 5

The dry championship of the Penrith Municipality seems to have passed from Lemongrove to Jamisontown, judging from a…

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Victory for the 'Bus. Council Changes Its Mind. "Send Castle Hill Ahead."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 1

One of the councillors of Baulkham Hills Shire—Cr. Fifth—has learned by experience that the convenience of the Castle Hill railway service is not…

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At the Parish Council

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 March 1923 · page 24

The Vicar: "Well, the first thing to do this month is to have the new burial Ground consecrated." "A Rural Member: "Ere, I don't…

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Helpless Rose Bay Movement for Creation of Separate Municipality a Cinderella Suburb

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 March 1923 · page 4

If you mentioned Rose Bay to an overseas visitor who hadn't seen or heard about the place, he would probably have an association of ideas of…

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Sunday Sport. Prohibited in Shire Park

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 March 1923 · page 8

In a letter to the Kuring-gai Shire Council, the congregation of it. Ives Methodist Church protested against the use of Hassall Park, St. Ives, for playing cricket matches on…

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Sailor Quarrymen Council Handicapped CASINO

Evening News · Monday 19 March 1923 · page 7

[?] to Mr. T. D. Cameron, [?] to Tomki Sbne Council, the [?] conditions imposed by the department in connection with the…

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Municipal Library New Building Suggested Movies for Children

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 March 1923 · page 4

The removal of the Sydney Municipal Library to a more suitable position is suggested by some of the 14 competitors, who recently submitted…

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Now, Ladies! a "Fowl" Affair Mayor as Solomon

Evening News · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 5

St. Peters sidermen have been [?] upon to adju[?] in the differences of two ratepayers—women…

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For Mr. Dooley Municipal Employees' Union

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 5

Mr. Dooley attended a meeting of the Shire and Municipal Employees' Union, at the Trades Hall, last night and addressed them at length…

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Municipal Poll

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 5

The poll of Bexley ratepayers on Saturday last on the proposal to raise £50.000 by loan for road improvements proved a Pasco, as only 437 out of a total of 5110…

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The Sheltering Palm Artistic Aldermen

Evening News · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 10

Aid Rothwell [?] Concord Council [?] for the [?] of [?]…

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