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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

5,225 stories in Sydney's papers · page 46 of 250

Epping Alderman Westman Leaving

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 6

Alderman S. P. Westman, a useful member of the Ryde Council, and a resident of West Ryde, will be leaving the State at an early date. He has accepted…

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Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 15

At this week's meeting of the N.S.W. Labour Council the following resolution (of which a copy was ordered to be sent to the Attorney-General) was carried:—"That this…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 6

The usual meeting of the Blacktown Council was held to Tuesday, Councillor A. Morehead presiding. Others in attendance were Councillors M[?]ne, Page, Cable…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 14

The usual meeting of the Parramatta Council was held on Monday, the Mayor (Alderman W. P. Noller) presiding. Others in attendance were Aldermen…

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Fun in Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 7

Fairfield Council, on Tuesday, decided to purchase a horse and sulky for the use of the overseer. Near the close of the meeting, Alderman Woods was having…

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"Much Ado About Nothing." Aldermen and the Press. Foolish Talk About Boycott

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 3

If ever a prize is offered for the most sensitive and thin-skinned alderman, some of Parramatta's civic fathers should enter the competition with more than a fighting…

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Valuations. a Shire Aroused. Alstonville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 18

On[?] of the largest and most representative meetings of ratepayers from all parts of the Tintenbar Shire, was held in the shire chambers at Alstonville. Owing to the large…

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Up to the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 3

Dunmore-street, which is the main avenue for traffic to the Cotton Mills is in a very bad condition, and the council, in the interest of the people employed at…

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Expects Council to Pay

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 3

Mr. E. Medlin, Egerton-street, Auburn, wrote to Auburn Council stating he had a smash-up in Melton-street, on 8th February caused by the Council's roller. His…

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Macquarie Shire Roads. Wellington (N.s.w.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 18

The Macquarie Shire is in a quandary, as [?] road expenditure for the current year totals £13,508, and the total revenue amounts to only £8114. The maorljty of the works…

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Judge Curlewis Labor Council Protest

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 8

As a result, it was stated, of inquiries made by its executive, the Trades and Labor Council on Thursday night carried the following resolution: -- "That…

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Council Confer. Auburn and Lidcombe

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 2

A conference between the Auburn and Lidcombe Councils was held on 27th ultat Auburn Town Hall. There were present representing Auburn Council, the…

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Not Understood. Vague Letter to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 2

That was the decision regarding a communication which came before the Cabravale Council on Monday evening. It was neither brief nor bitter, but…

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The Norton Estate Privy Council Appeal

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 4

The defendants in the salt by Irvine Perel and others, as trustees of the estate of the late John Norton, against the Australian Bank of Commerce, Ltd.,…

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Gambling. a Council's Protest. Orange

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 17

The Orange Council has decided to write to the local inspector of police pointing out the prevalence of gambling in Orange, and stating that, if the police are powerless to…

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For Road Work Blacktown Council's Pur. Chase

Nepean Times · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 5

Blacktown Council at the meeting on Tuesday decided to purchase a 6-ton Super-Garrett Steam Wagon. The cash price is £1465. Council…

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Strange Strategy. Morrow's Concrete Shed. Council Withholds Reply

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 3

Towards the end of last year, Parramatta Council refused Mr. T. H. Morrow's application for permission to erect a concrete shed on railway property facing…

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City Contracts. Tender System. Agreements Between Contractors. Council Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 17

Representatives of five Sydney firms of electrical contractors admitted to the Lord Mayor, yesterday afternoon, at an inquiry in the council-chamber of the Town Hall, that it…

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A.L.P. SELECTIONS Cootamundra Ballot Council Goes Ahead

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 7

Commenting yesterday on the decision of the A.L.P. central executive to hold up Labor selection ballots, Mr. Loughlin, deputy leader of the State…

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Tennis Municipal Courts Blackheath Ceremony

Evening News · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 2

The [?]mony of [?] the six [?] municipal tennis Court on the Sports Ground at Blackheats was [?] out by the Mayor, Alderman John [?]…

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