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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

5,225 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 250

St. George County Council

The Propeller · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the County Council was held last Friday night, a full council being present. The Chairman presented a minute dealing…

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Their Own Roads Shire Councils Co-operate

Evening News · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 8

An the result of a conference between Baulkham Hills and Hornsby Shire Councils, it has been decided has each shall provide £670 out of its…

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Kuring-gai Council Auditor's Satisfactory Report

The Sun · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 7

Early in December the shire council of Kuring-gai ordered an independent audit of the accounts of the shire. Messrs. Smith, Thurston and Co…

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The Suburbs. St. George County Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 10

In view of the Mayor of Kogarah, Aid. P. A. Tanner, shortly going to England to the British Empire Exhibition, he has resigned his position on the St. George County Council,…

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County Council Meters. One Charge to be Made

The Propeller · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 1

At the last meeting of the St. George County Council, the Chairman (Ald. Farrar) submitted a minute with reference to meter charges. He…

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Association Doings Cootamundra District Council. Enthusiastic Meeting at Young

The Land · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 8

A largely attended meeting of delegates was held at the P. and A. Hall, Young, on the 15th inst. Mr. C. Crichton presided. Others…

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Right of Council to Destroy Weeds on Private Property

The Land · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 9

Subscriber (F.A.M.) asks: (1) Can a Shire Council eater any private property and destory noxious weeds and then charge the owner for work done, before giving him…

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Paterson's Curse Is It a Weed? Council in Conflict

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 12

The controversy as to whether Patterson's Curse is a weed-post or not, has been vigorously renewed through out the Albury (N.S.W.) district…

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Labor Turmoil Another Manifesto Appeal for Unity Labor Council's Attitude

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 8

The Labor Council, having withheld support from the recently published manifesto of the Alternate Executive of the A.L.P., last night issued a…

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Women's Realm Council of Jewish Women of N.S.W. Purim Celebration

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 14

On Wednesday, March 19, 51 grand masquerade plain and fancy dress ball will be held at the Maccabean Hall (main hall) The ball is in aid of the Palestine Maternity and District…

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£100,000 at Stake City Council in a Fix Q.V. BUILDING

The Sun · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 8

The City Council is in a fix over the proposed re-modelling of the Queen Victoria Building, and stands to lose £100,000 in increased rentals and…

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Labor Council True to Compact Steadfast for Working-class Unity--fuller Government Has Nothing to Offer. Graveyard of Dead Politics

The Labor Daily · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 1

The Labor Council last night adopted a manifesto, affirming its decision to stand solidly for the compact made at the All-Australian Trade Union…

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Municipal Clerks Suggested New Log

The Sun · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 5

The Local Government Association has referred to the conciliation committee a new log governing wages and conditions of municipal clerical…

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Labor Outlook Is Bright at Goulburn Eight-hours Procession-Municipal Platform--Up-to-date Planks--To Enlarge Self-rule

The Labor Daily · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 3

GOULBURN, Thursday.--The Goulburn branch of the A.L.P. began another year of its existence last night, and by present indications the…

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

The Propeller · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 6

Sir,--If Mr. Lee's statement in last week's "Propeller" is correct, it says very little for the intelligence or public-spiritedness of our precious council…

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"Pettifogging Lawyers" Alderman Brown Puzzled

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 14

When Mr. L. N. Brown, during the hearing of the case between Council and Mr. T. H. Morrow, replied to a certain question by Mr. R. B. Walker, that solicitor…

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Blacktown Shire Council Proposed Big Extension of Water Supply

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 8

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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"I'm Surprised." Alderman Hull Wants a Letter

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 11

Alderman Hull, a member of Eastwood Council, has sailed for England. At the last meeting of the council, Alderman Dunlop, on behalf of Alderman Hull,…

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Q.v. Buildings. Rents Too Low. Alderman's Opinions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 18

Alderman Hagon, in discussing yesterday the report of Mr. William Stuart, of Stuart Bros., builders, condemning the proposed scheme for remodelling the Queen Victoria Markets, and…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 3

The usual meeting of the Blacktown Council was held on Tuesday, Councillor A. Morehead presiding. Others in attendance were Councillors Cable, Milne,…

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