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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

3,919 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 196

Blacktown Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of Blacktown Shire Council was held on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present:—The president (Cr. A…

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Nepean Shire Council Re-conditioning Campbelltown Road

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 5

The monthly meeting of Nepean Shire Council was held in the council chambers, Bringelly, on Wednesday, 14th last. There was a full council,…

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Alderman's Election Must Show Cause BATHURST

The Sun · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 6

J. J. Sullivan successfully applied to Mr. Walter Scott, S.M., at tho Petty Sessions Court for an order compelling Alderman H. Melville to show cause…

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Now in Doubt Moore-street Extension. Labor Aldermen Fickle

The Sun · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 4

Doubt exists whether the proposal to extend Moore-street will be sanctioned by the council at Its next meeting on Tuesday…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 4

The usual meeting of the Parramatta Council was held on Monday, the Mayor (Ald. H. C. G. Moss) presiding. Others in attendance were Aldermen Noller,…

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 4

A special meeting of Penrithy Council was held on Thursday evening, when all the aldermen were present. The first part of the evening was…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 10

The usual meeting of the Blacktown Council was held on Tuesday, Cr. A. More head presiding. Others in attendance were Councillors Cable, Pye, and Lalor…

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Council Cannot Sell

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 5

Ald. Bates informed the council that St. John's Park Agricultural Bureau was desirous of purchasing a block of land for extension purposes, or leasing the…

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Olympic Games Australian Council Meets

The Sun · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 5

A meeting of the Australian Olympic Council was held this week. Mr. James Taylor was in the chair, and the representatives of the various…

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Privy Council Appeal London, March 23

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 7

In a Privy Council appeal it has been decided, in the case of the Adelaide Steamship Co., that the Crown was exempted from liability, owing to…

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Real Estate Market General Activity City Council Freeholds Cleared

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 10

There is general activity in the real estate market. City and terrace investments are meeting with solid inquiry, while suburban business is bright. A clearance was effected at auction yesterday of the remaining…

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St. Marys Water Scheme Another Conference. New Penrith Council Very Favorable

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 5

There is no doubt that the people of St. Marys have the heartysupport of the new Penrith Council in their endeavors to obtain a…

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Australians Fight Shy of Tee City Council

Sunday Times · Sunday 25 March 1923 · page 4

EVERYONE must feel that the Sydney City Council has not only given a rebuff to Australian brains, but has also measured its own incompetence, in confirming the appointment of an English applicant (Mr. Weekes, of Rochdale) to the position of City Surveyor…

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Don't Want to Pay Bathurst Indignant Because of Municipal Valuations

Sunday Times · Sunday 25 March 1923 · page 2

BATHURST, Saturday.—The municipal valuer's valuations for rating purposes have caused much indignation. Land in the centre of the town has…

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The City Council's Fish Market a Menace to Health Government Intervenes

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 March 1923 · page 3

Mr. Stuart-Robertson, M.L.A. (Balmain), believing that public health, as well as the health of the men, is being menaced, has brought the…

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Guns and Oil Australia's Future Defence Federal Council's Decisions Stronger Nucleus Urged

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 March 1923 · page 5

Guns, ammunition, and oil. After probing deeply into defence requirements, tho Commonwealth Defence Council has decided that…

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Councils Object Mortdale Municipality

Evening News · Monday 26 March 1923 · page 5

The proposal to incorporate Mortdale as a municipality has been gazetted. The principal suburbs included and Mortdale, Oatley, and Paekhurst…

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Manly Pier and Surfing Aldermen Cautious

Evening News · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 11

Would the proposed Manly per interfere with [?] bathing. A special committee meeting of the local council last night…

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Somebody Loves It No-water Board Aldermen in Defence

Evening News · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 9

"A vicious attack has been made upon the Water Board by newspaer," Alderman Sinclair, M.L.C., look up…

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The City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 6

Sir,--Much as I dislike replying to anonymous correspondence, yet I feel if "Ratepayer's" remarks in your issue of Saturday last are allowed to go…

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