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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

5,225 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 250

Municipality of Hurstville. Extraordinary Election. Saturday, 1st MARCH, 1924

The St George Call · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 5

NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary Election for the purpose of electing one Alderman to fill the vacancy in the Peakhurst Ward,…

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Hurstville Municipalism. To the Editor of the,"Propeller."

The Propeller · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 7

Sir,--As stated, by you in the "Propeller," I obtained permission from the Hurstville Council to organise a scheme for the purpose of providing…

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Alderman Hull Entertained

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 6

Alderman J. Hull, a member of Eastwood Council, was entertained at North Ryde School of Arts last week-end, on the eve of his departure for England…

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Alleged Palm-oiling Alderman's Explanation

The Sun · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 2

Some weeks ago Alderman Chuter of the Rockdale Council alleged that "palm-oiling" was going on in connection with the St. George county…

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Campers at the River Works Department and Council. Conference with B. M. Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 5

Recently Penrith Council wrote to the Railway Commissioners with a view of acquiring jurisdiction over campers on the river banks beneath the bridge…

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Will Not Withdraw. Alderman Wants Fair Spin

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 6

"I say again we did not get a fair spin while Alderman Greenwood was in the chair, and I am not going to withdraw." This was Alderman Cook's reply to a…

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That Bridge Tender. Eastwood Mayor's Feelings

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 6

"Accept an Australian tender, even if it means an additional half million to do so." The emphatic belief in the fostering of…

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City Loan. Treasurer's Criticism. Lord Mayor's Reply

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 19

The Lord Mayor, replying to the references by the State Treasurer, Sir Arthur Cocks, to the City Council loan, which appoared in yesterday's "Herald," said that the State…

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Methodist Fete Officially Opened by the Mayor

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 5

The mutual garden fete in-aid of Penrith Methodist Church is being held in the parsonage ground, with much success, but under difficulties…

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The City Council's Loan of £1,000,000 Lord Mayor Thinks Terms Better Tham Those Offered the State

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 5

The Lord Mayor Ald. Gilpin, yesterday referred to the comments of Sir Arthur Cocks. Treasurer concerning the City Council lean of…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 6

The usual meeting of the Baulkham Hills Council was held on Wednesday, Councillor R. Lowe presiding. Others in attendance were Councillors Smith, Firth,…

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City Council Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 4

The A.L.P., at last night's meeting, endorsed the nomination of John R. English and W. H. Lambert for Denison Ward at the next City Council…

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Cr. Robbins' Questions. Shire Clerk Replies

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 13

Recently Councillor E. D. Robblns, Epping's energetic representative In Horns-by Shire Council prepared a series bf questions regarding the installation of…

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Blacktown Shire Council Charges Against Impounding Officer Denied. Reduction of Fares and Freights Wanted. Sanitation for Schofield

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of Blacktown Shire Council was held on 5th inst, when there were present:—The president (Cr. A…

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City Powerhouse Sufficient Current Lord Mayor Explains Position

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 5

There is sufficient electricity to meet all demands. The Lord Mayor made this announcement yesterday. This electricity, lie added, was being…

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Labor Council Disputes Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 7

The Labor Council Disputes Committee for 1924 was elected on Thursday night. The members, in addition to the president (Mr. J. Beasly) and secretary (Mr…

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Labor Council Refused Deputation

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 3

At the recent meeting of the Sydney Labor Council of was resolved that the council enter as emphatic protest against the Government in refusing to…

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Savage Dismissals by Manly Council

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 3

Manly Council has dismissed twenty employees, mostly Labor supporters and married men with families. All of these men have been in the employ…

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Thornleigh. Praise for Hornsby Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 6

Thornieigh Progress Association is a public body that believes in giving credit where it is due. In a letter to last meeting of Hornsby Shire Council, the…

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Council Meeting. the Intermediate Catechism

The Methodist · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Young People's Department was held on Monday last, 11th February. Upon the recommendation of the Examinations Committee, it was resolved to impose the…

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