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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

3,919 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 196

Randwick's Limit Garbage in Public Street Council Lost to Shame

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1923 · page 3

Cartloads of reeking, sodden garbage, millions of files, and a stench that defies comparison, is Randwick Council's daily contribution to residents of…

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£500 COMPENSATION City Council to be Asked to Sanction 50 Per Cent. Increase

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1923 · page 3

"As it is considered that the amount of compensation payable under the insurance effected under the Workmen's Compensation Act in cases of death is…

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Mayor's Double Vote Perth Town Hall Site Perth

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 6

The Mayor (Alderman Lathlain) has carried his proposal for the purchase of Cambray and Forrest House, as a site for the new town hall. Alderman…

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The Labour Council. Mr. Baddeley Denies Attack

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 8

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., has forwarded a letter to Mr. J. Howie, acting secretary of the Labour Council of New South Wales, in the following terms:—…

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Mr. Baddeley and Labor Council Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 6

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., yesterday sent the following letter to Mr. J. Howie, acting-secretary of the Labor Council of New South Wales:--…

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New Town Hall. Perth City Council. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 10

The Perth City Council has decided to acquire two properties, covering nearly four acres, for a new Town Hall, in the vicinity of Parliament House. One property,…

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New Dodge To Impress Aldermen

Evening News · Tuesday 17 April 1923 · page 5

"Some morning the milkman will surely crack his neck negotiating the "track" down Carr-street," wrote a ratepayer to Willoughby Council…

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Martin-place Extension. Lord Mayor's Efforts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 April 1923 · page 8

The Lord Mayor stated yesterday that he intended calling another special meeting of the City Council, probably on Thursday of next week, to consider the proposal for the…

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'Bus in the City Penny Sections Council Approached

Evening News · Tuesday 17 April 1923 · page 5

A big motor 'bus company, which, it is stated has entered into a contract for the supply of 50 'buses similar to those used by…

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Rose Bay. New Municipality. a Strong Movement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 April 1923 · page 8

The movement for the formation of a municipality of Rose Bay, and for the separation of that area from the Woollahra and the Waverley councils, which now govern it, is…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 2

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

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Council's Powers

Evening News · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 1

Schoolboys who attended the North Sydney Council meeting last night for a lesson on civics found for the first time that councils can take an interest…

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Martin-place. Lord Mayor's Appeal. an Imperative Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 12

The Lord Mayor last evening made a strong appeal for the extension of Martin-place. "The argument mainly used by the opponents of the extension of Martin-place,"…

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Prospect and Sherwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 3

Seven aldermen were present at the usual fortnightly meeting of the above council on Tuesday night last, the Mayor (Ald. J. A. Williams) presiding. The…

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Martin Place Lord Mayor's Appeal for Non-party Vote

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 10

The Lord Mayor (Ald. Gilpin) yesterday stated that, if there were no party restrictions, a majority of the city aldermen would support the…

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Preference. British Goods. City Council Policy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 16

The question of the cost of absolute preference to British goods was raised at the City Council last night in regard to the purchase of plant and machinery for the…

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Park-street. Allegations at City Council. Resumption Values

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 14

The City Council some months ago passed a resolution confirming the proposal that Park-street between George-street and Elizabeth-street, should be widened, and the…

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Will Not Play In Bondi School-Yard Council Annoyed

The Sun · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 3

"There is no Parents and Citizens' Association at Bondi -- only a Bondi parliament," remarked the Mayor of Waverley (Alderman Kavenagh) last…

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In Troubled Waters Council Fishes And Gets a Bite "Standard" Defined

Evening News · Wednesday 18 April 1923 · page 11

AT last the No-Water Board has defined a Standard minimum water supply for dwellings…

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