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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

3,919 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 196

City Council. Officials' Salaries. Opposition to Increases

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 7

The recommendation that was made by Alderman W. P. McElhone, as Lord Mayor, early in 1932, that the salary of the general manager of the electricity supply department (Mr…

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St. George County Council Chairman: Ald. F. Dowsett. J.p

The St George Call · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 5

The Council met on the 27th April, 1023. CORRESPONDENCE. Mr. Mason was desirous of knowing…

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Municipal Milk a Victorian Scheme Cheaper and Purer Milk

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 11

It is claimed that a scheme proposed by Mr. Schwieger, and approved by a municipal conference in Melbourne last week, for the…

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Municipal Jottings. Round About the Councils

The Propeller · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 2

Hurstville Council has decided to proclaim residential areas in Woodville, Hurstville, and Penshurst Wards. Hurstville Council last night…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 5

The Kogarah Chamber of Commerce had a request before Kogarah Council on Monday night to meet representatives of Bexley Council and the…

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Blacktown Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 6

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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Alderman Tests a Road with His Head

Evening News · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 3

Although the over[?] contends that Forest-road, hurstville's main-street, [?] no foundation, Alderman [?]mphreys says it has…

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Shire Office Garden

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 11

A short time ago the indoor stall of the Blacktown Shire Council offered to supply plants if the Council would reform the garden in front of the Shire…

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The Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 5

We are obliged to hold over the report of Monday night's council meeting to next issue. Among the business done was the appointment of Mr…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 10

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

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 9

The usual meeting of the Blacktown Council was held on Tuesday, Cr. A. Morehead presiding. Others In attendance were Crs. Cable, Milne, Page, Pye, and…

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The Lone Alderman. Fails to Gain Support. Discussion at Fairfield

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 6

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Fairfield Council, Aid. Downey moved an amendment to the adoption of the Health Committee's report. His objection was…

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Beautifying Council Ground

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 6

Good work is being carried out in the improvement of the appearance of the ground in front of the Council Chambers. A lawn and gardens are…

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Requests to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 8

Messrs. Sydenham and Hines directed the attention of the last meeting of Hornsby Shire Council to the bad condition of the eastern side of Linda-street,…

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Civic Salaries Lord Mayor Suggests Compromise Proposed Maximums

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 8

A hot fight over the civic salaries schedule to be presented to the City Council was promised, but it may be modified by proposals contained in a…

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National Council of Women

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 15

Lady Forster, Federal Patroness and Dame Margaret Davidson. State Patroness, will be the guests of the National Council of Women of New South "Wales,…

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Civic Salaries. Caucus Decisions. Lord Mayor's Protest. New Recommendations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 14

The Lord Major has called a special meeting of the general purposes committee for next Tuesday evening to consider the recommendations of the finance committee in…

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Cutting Painter at Chaos Hall Mayor & Reformers Differ on Salaries

Evening News · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 8

The Lord Mayor, Ald. Gilpin, and the Reform alderman have disagreed again, this time over the salaries of the senior officers of the…

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Fruit Council Expenses Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 9

A deputation from the fruit conference to-day asked the Minister for Health for £1000 towards the administration expenses of the Australian…

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"Not Capable" Hurstville Council Loans Attacked

Evening News · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 6

Should Hurstville Council borrow £100,000 for road improvements, paying £64,000 interest, when, for a £6000 loan raised 30 years ago…

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