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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

5,225 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 250

T.e.u. Fed. Council Sits To-morrow

The Labor Daily · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 8

The New South Wales delegates to tho Australian Council of the Tramway Employees' Union left last night to attend the council's sittings which…

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On the Land. Rinderpest. Cause of Outbreak. Meat Council Discussion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Australian Meat Council the question of rinderpest was discussed at some length. The discussion was oponed by Mr. Killen, who expressed doubt…

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More "Labor Daily" Congratulations Maitland Labor Electorate Council Says, "Once Read, Always Taken"--Much Support Promised

The Labor Daily · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 8

Maitland State Electorate Council carried a resolution unanimously congratulating the executive of the A.L.P. on tho launching of "The Labor…

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Prehistoric Piano Perturbes Council Mudgee has Corpse-like Music Box --Takers are Shy--Decision to Sell

The Labor Daily · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 5

MUDGEE, Sunday.--Mudgee Council has an old planes in the Town Hall which it wants to get rid of, but can't. When an alderman suggested that it…

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Alderman's Apology

Evening News · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 12

When Paddington Council assembled last night the Mayor (Ald. Gahan) reminded Ald. Hodge that, as he had been ordered to leave the room…

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Apathetic Aldermen At Lane Cove

Evening News · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 12

Lane Cove aldermen are evidence of the opinion that their positions do not demand attention to sport…

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Said "It's a Lie" Alderman ''Lectured" Mr. Nesbitt's Resentment

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 11

The Town Clerk (Mr. Nesbitt) has [?] report in which me has "lectured" a city alderman who, when the motor cycle dispute was at is…

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Narrburra Shire Election Temora

The Sun · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 3

The extraordinary election in A riding of Narraburra Shire Council, caused by the death of Councillor Chas. Hawkins, who was killed in a…

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Stone or Steel for River Bridge Mr. Slade Replies to President of Sutherland Shire Council--still Sticks to Stone Thanked by Council

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 4

Mr. D. Slade writes as follows in reply to Councillor Monro, president of the Sutherland Shire Council, on the subject of the bridge over George's…

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Young Australia. Oversea Party. Lord Mayor's Farewell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 9

At the Town Hall yesterday the Lord Mayor (Aldormnn Gilpin) ontertained the officers and members of the Youug Australia League Overseas touring party at a farewell…

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Another Twist in the Park St. Tangle Aldermen Are Suspicious of Their Somersaulting Brethren--"somewhat Fishy" Says Alderman Burke--latest Decision Is in Favor of Widening Scheme--another Rescission Motion

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 1

Park Street may yet be widened, according to the latest decision of the City Council. Yesterday it was resolved that a previous decision to widen the street on the south side should stand, a rescission motion to the contrary…

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"Go to Callan Park!" Lord Mayor and Lady

The Sun · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 6

"Tell your correspondent he ought to go to Callan Park." was the crisp comment of the Lord Mayor (Alderman Gilpin), when asked for an…

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District Court. (Before his Honor, Judge Scholes.) Small V Eastwood Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 5

In this action, Sydney George Small, of Epping, who was formerly town clerk, sued the council of the Municipality of Epping, claiming £91/10/ alleged to be due to him between…

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Country News. Harwood Shire Valuations Grafton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 10

At the Harwood Shire Council meeting Friday the question of the figures on shire's valuations, to which reference was made by the Premier, was again disucssed…

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Meat Council West Darling Support

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 3

Mr. D. A. Cameron, who was appointed as a delegate to the Bust on behalf of the Australian Meat Council, to inquire into and report upon the…

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RINDERPEST Tracing Its Origin Meat Council Considers

The Sun · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 11

At Its last meeting of the council of the Australian Meat Council the following resolutions were carried:-- (1). That the Commonwealth…

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Blackheath Council Will Control Tennis Conference Between Council and Tennis Players--Club May Retain Proceeds of Tournaments

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 7

LITHGOW, Monday.--The Blackheath Council has decided to take over the tennis courts. At a conference between the…

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Newcastle Council Wants Motor Fees Police Dept. Received £4,[?]80 Last Year--Council Wants it for Roads

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Monday.--When the Newcastle City Council asked the Government that the motor license fees now paid to the Police Department…

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Why the Delay? Minister Raked By Annandale Council

Evening News · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 8

"This matter hat been held up a disgraceful mannar. There seems to have been something un[?]hand from the beginning,"…

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Eably Maturing Cattle. Community Bull System. Suggestions to Meat Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 7

"Just to-day I was at Homobush saleyards. It was really a disgrace to see the class of cattle which were being killed—neither condition nor quality." Thus the chairman (Mr…

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