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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

3,919 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 196

Alderman's Pantry Dog's Death Bed

Evening News · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 10

A contention by Alderman strange Mure at a recent meeting of Randwick Council that hurglars. operating in Kensington, first poisoned the…

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"G. W. Brewer, Mayor."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 5

At its meeting on Tuesday night, Prospect and Sherwood Council discussed a motion by Ald Shannon, seconded by Ald. Davison, "That the name of G. W…

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"Shake, Bob" Proud Alderman Bondi Surf Hero

Evening News · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 8

Woverley Council decided last night to forward a letter, under the $eal of the council, thanking "Bob" Chaimers and those associated with…

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On Manly Beach Bright Sunshades Alderman Suspicious

Evening News · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 1

Manly Council will cell for tenders of the right to hire out colored sun[?] the [?]. The mo[?] to do so was carried last night…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 5

The adjourned ordinary meeting of Blacktown Council was held on Tuesday, 13th inst; Councillor A,. Morehead presiding. Others in attendance were…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Baulkham Hills Council was held on Wednesday 14th inst., Councillor H. A. Best presiding. Others in attendance were…

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Scottish Shire Line. Buteshire Leaves Liverpool

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 4

Turnbull, Martin & Co. have received cable advice to the effect that the Scottish Shire steamer Buteshire left Liverpool on March 17 for Melbourne,…

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Applications to City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 3

Applications for approval of the following have been lodged with the City Council :--Alterations to shop, 94 Goulburn Street: Thos. A. Bailey Alterations to premises, Dale and…

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Overcrowded Trams City Council Protests

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 8

That the Railway Commissioners should permit the indiscriminate overcrowding of tram ears while the proprietors of motor omnibuses were…

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A Fine Scorn Council's Half Measure

Evening News · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 5

"I cannot understand why the members of the Kogarah Council failed to avail themselves of the blackberry-picking to be had on…

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Samoa. an Elective Council. Demands of the People

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 13

"What at we want most is an elective Legislative Council, not a nominated one, to govern the group in accordance with the requirements of the people and its financial capacity," said…

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Proposed New Municipality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 11

The movement to have Rose Bay established as a municipality separate from Woollahra continues to receive strong support from the members of the Rose Bay-Bondi Progress…

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Municipal Library

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 8

Sir,--Noticing in "The Daily 'Telegraph" that it is proposed to extend the usefulness of the Sydney Municipal Library, I should like, as on of the…

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Rose Bay Municipal Programme

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 6

The Rose Bay Progress Association has adopted a programme, of activities to be carried out when the area is incorporated as a separate municipality…

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Bridge of Smells Lidcombe Aldermen Complain

The Sun · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 13

"Stinkers Bridge, that's what they call it; and anybody that crosses the bridge will soon know it."…

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Shire Loans

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 6

"Portia George" criticises the views of the Minister for Local Government as follows:— He thinks it is time for the shires to raise loals to make good the bad roads, which are bad because the…

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"We Want Water" Trangie Women Determined Shire Council Censured Trangie

The Sun · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 6

Trangie housewives are on the warpath. They want water--gallons more of it--to wash the children with, to cook with, to clean the home with, and…

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"Rack Renting" Unfair Landlords Outspoken Mayor

Evening News · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 4

"The most regrettable feature regarding the increase of rates in this municipality," said the Mayor of Leichhardt, Aid. w. Lambert…

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City Council's Electricity

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 8

The Mayor of North Sydney, in a minute to the council, urged the aldermen to protest against the decision of the City Council to apply the electricity profits…

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Civil Service Council Appointments

Evening News · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 6

The N.S.W. Executive Council has made the following appointments to the Civil Service. Dr. W. H. Coutle, emergency medical…

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