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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

3,919 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 196

A New Municipality. Agitation at Mortdale

The Propeller · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 4

On Monday night a monster meeting of ratepayers of Peakhurst, Mortdale, and Oatley was held in St. George's Hall, Mortdale, to give everyone an…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 2

Hurstville Council has bagged over £13 in fines during the last fortnight from owners of straying cattle. Pending advice from the St. George…

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Nepean Shire Council Cb. Freeburn Resigns. Proposed Grant for Big Roads Turned Down by Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of Nepean Shire Council was held on Wednesday, 11th inst., in the council chambers, Bringelly, when there were…

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Wentworthville. Mayor to Report

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 11

Owing to statements made by an alderman to Prospect and Sherwood Council on Tuesday, to the effect that here was quite a lot of fever in a certain part of…

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Council Wants Pipes

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 4

At the special meeting of Penrith Council on Tuesday evening the Mayor (Ald. D. Fitch) mentioned that he had made an offer of £70 to the…

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Penrith Council Garbage and Light

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 7

A special meeting of Penrith Council was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald, D. Fitch) and Aldermen W. H. Dukes,…

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MARTIN-PLACE. Extension Proposals. City Council Position

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 9

The position of the different sections of aldermen at present comprising the City Council was analysed yesterday with a view of ascertaining the probable decision in regard…

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"Look Ahead!" Those Council Chambers. A Referendum Suggested

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 4

Although informed that the Baulkham Hills Council had definitely decided to crect the new Council Chambers at Castle Hill, a deputation waited upon the…

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A Hero's Medals. Council Holds Them in Trust. Unique Ceremony at Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 1

A hero sleeps beneath a foreign sky; Untraced, unknown, his earthly kith and kin. Here, where Life's pilgrimage he did begin, Unclaimed, the emblems of his valor lie…

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Water for St. Marys the Ballot in Progress Council's Statement of the Case

Nepean Times · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 6

A postal ballot is being taken among the St. Marys ratepayers as to whether the scheme of water supply from Penrith reservoir, as passed by council,…

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Fighting at 94 French Aristocrat in Municipal Election Suva, April 17

Evening News · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 1

Mr. F. l. de Fronco[?] grandson of the famous Due de Fr[?] at France, who was a personal friend of the Duke of Kent…

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N.Z. Municipal Elections Wellington, N.Z.

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 6

Wellington mayoralty count gave Mr. Wright a majority of 260 votes. Mr. N. Tapley, the Citizens' League candidate, was elected Mayor of…

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New Zealand. Labour Defeat. Municipal Elections. WELLINGTON

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 13

Labour fared badly at yesterday's municipal elections in Wellington, returning only two Labour councillors, the other thirteen being Civic League candidates…

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Municipal Iceworks. Parkes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 14

The municipal council is considering the possibility of establishing icewarks in conjunction with their electric light scheme. A preliminary estimate places the cost at from £2500…

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Women's Part in Organisation National Council

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 April 1923 · page 14

Mrs. MacCallum presided at a well attended meeting of the National Council of Women at the Education Building on Thursday. Miss Brown, of the Women's…

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Labor in Travail Red Labor Council Takes Control Brisbane Objective Carried

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 April 1923 · page 2

An important conference representing the trade unions of the State was held at the Sydney Trades Hall yesterday, to decide what should be the attitude of…

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Civic Reform. Aldermen Attacked. Alleged Breakaway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 April 1923 · page 10

Mr. J. A. Murdoch, president of the Citizens' Reform Association, stated yesterday that it might be gathered from statements that have appeared in the Press recently that…

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Mayor's Resignation Perth

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 April 1923 · page 4

Sir William Latham, Mayor of Perth for the last six years, has resigned, because the council refused to grant him permission to purchase the Cambray…

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Claim Against Shire

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 April 1923 · page 3

GRAFTON.--A case of interest to shire councils and employers was decided by Judge Mocatta in the Grafton District Court, where application was made under…

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Showing Fight Reform Party's Purpose Breakaway Aldermen Denounced

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 April 1923 · page 6

The Citizens Reform Association is showing fight again. "Never before in the history of Sydney has there been so much…

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