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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

5,225 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 250

Farewell Dinner. Tendered to Mayor Tanner, of Kogarah

The St George Call · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 2

A representative gathering of residents of the Kogarah Municipality, interspersed with district visitors, was present at the farewell dinner,…

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Rockdale Council and Brighton

The St George Call · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 2

At last Rockdale Council meeting the aldermen officially received control of Cook Park, Brighton le Sands. We trust that they will do their best…

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St. George County Council

The Propeller · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 6

At the fortnightly meeting of the County Council on Friday night last, Ald. Collier (Hurstville) and Ald. Reg. Reid (Kogarah) the newly-elected…

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Labor Council and "Labor Daily."

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 1

At its meeting last night the Sydney Trades and Labor Council carried a resolution in support of "The Labor…

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Bank's Liability Appeal to Privy Council

Evening News · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 8

The Australian Bank of [?] Limited, has decided to take the Privy Council the matter of the dispute with the estate of the late…

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Civic Firemen Know Their Job Alderman Talks of Burning Coal--But Did Not Refer to the Firemen

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 4

Alderman Holdsworth, of the City Council, who was taken to task by members of the Engine Drivers and Firemen's Union for published…

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The Progressive Party Central Council. Annual Meeting

Country Life Stock and Station Journal · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 15

The annual meeting of the Central Council of the Progressive Party of N.S.W. was held at No. 7 O'Connell Street, Sydney on the 28th February…

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Staffs at Play City Council Cricket MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 6

A cricket match between the Melbourne and Sydney City Council staffs was played this afternoon. Melbourne, won the match by eight wickets and…

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Council of Jewish Women of New South Wales

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 13

A General Meeting oil the members was held at the Maccabean Hall, on Monday, March 3. There was a very large attendance Keen interest and enthusiasm was shown by…

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Wheat Storage a Government's Liability. the Privy Council Judgment

The Land · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 16

The South Australian case of Weldon v. Smith, carried to the Privy Council, is of special interest in this State, in view of the recent decision of the Auditor-General in regard to the payment of money by the Government to the 1916-17 pool. Weldon, a wheat grower, delivered his yield…

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The Progressive Party Annual Meeting of the Central Council

The Land · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 12

The annual meeting of the Central Council of the Progressive Party of N.S.W. was held at No.7 O'Connell-street, Sydney, on the 28th February…

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Meat Council Levy the Necessary Legislation. Tasmania Will Pass It

Country Life Stock and Station Journal · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 14

Mr. Arthur Manning, M,P., Vice-Chairman of the Australian Meat Council, who has been visiting Tasmania, discussed with the Tasmanian…

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Our Meat Rivalry Abroad What We Must Do Council's Warning

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 5

During the past year the Australian Meat Council has availed itself of the presence of pastoralists and others oversea to secure reports upon…

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John Norton's Estate A.B.C. Bank and Privy Council

The Sun · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 8

The Chief Judge in Equity (Mr. Justice Street) was to-day applied to on behalf of the defendants, the A.B.C. Bank, Ltd., for final leave to…

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Sydney's Light Not in Danger So Says Lord Mayor, Who Describes Position at the Power House Kilowatts Galore

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 5

In view of startling statements which have been published as to a precarious position at the City Council's powerhouse the Lord Mayor (Ald. Gilpin)…

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Australian Meat Council Work and Aims Why Stockowners Should Support It

Country Life Stock and Station Journal · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 15

Mr. J. B. Cramsie, Chairman of the Australian Meat Council, addressed a meeting, of graziers at Singleton, on Friday night, explaining the work and…

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A Meat Report That Cost £5000 Council's Eastern Delega[?].-- In information That was Available in Sydney Sop for Beef Barons

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 4

The report of the Eastern delegation of the Australian Meat Council supplies little information for the expenditure of £3000, which amount it cost…

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Broken Hill. Municipal Employees' Strike. Extension Threatened. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 9

The strike of municipal employees is unchanged. The City Council was approached for a further conference, but at a special meeting of the committee last [?]ght, the request was…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. J. Bray, who has been in the service of the Rockdale Council for 20 years, has been granted one month's leave of absence on full pay, owing to…

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Blacktown Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 3

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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