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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

5,225 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 250

No Surplus Beef Meat Council Opposed "A Costly Plaything"

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 4

The proposal to invest certain powers in the Meat Council, in order to encourage the meat industry, was vigorously attacked yesterday by Mr. J. P…

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The A.l.p. West Sydney Council. Stormy Debate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 12

A stormy debate with regard to the actual membership of certain Labour leagues took place at a fully intended meeting of the West Sydney Fderal Electorate Council held at the…

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The Progressive Party. Electorate Council Reconstituted in Northern Tablelands Electorate

The Land · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 8

A representative gathering of delegates from branches and affiliated branches of the Progressive Party in the electorate of Northern…

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Purim Celebrations Council of Jewish Women. Two Most Successful Functions. Children's Dance

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 13

That their elders might not have all the fun of Purim, the Council of Jewish Women organised a fancy dress ball for Thursday evening, March 20, for the young folk and a great number…

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Round the Town Here and There, and Everywhere National Council of Women

The Labor Daily · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 7

The N.G.W. conference on the prevention of the causes of war will be held on May 5 and 6, with morning and afternoon sessions. A luncheon has…

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St. George County Council. Proposal to Raise a Special Loan of £60,000

The St George Call · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 5

The Council of the St, George County District (which comprises the whole of the Municipalities of Bexley, Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale) hereby…

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B.M.A. Successful in Thompson Appeal Privy Council Decides Against Appellant--Appeal Failed on Every Ground

The Labor Daily · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 5

LONDON, March 26.--The appeal of Dr. G. S. Thompson from the judgment of the Full Court of New South Wales, setting aside a verdict for…

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Strong Support for Labor Daily West Sydney Federal Council of the A.L.P. is Enthusiastic--Highly Representative Gathering

The Labor Daily · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 3

The West Sydney Federal Council of the A.L.P. last night congratulated the executive of the A.L.P. on having initiated "The Labor Daily."…

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Municipality of Hurstville Extraordinary Election. Saturday, 12th APRIL, 1924

The St George Call · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 5

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

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Civic Aims of Brisbane Labor Beautif,ication, Health, Housing, and Distribution Schemes--free Ferry Facilities--playgrounds--free Baths Municipal Ownership

The Labor Daily · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 4

The following is the manifesto of the Labor candidates for the Brisbane Municipal elections:--Fellow Citizens: On April 12 you…

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Some Soft Jobs for Chosen Few Mr. Osborne, of the Meat Board, Declares War on the Meat Council. Spectre of Vestey's

The Labor Daily · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 5

"The whole of the Meat Industry in New South Wales is in the hands of a small and select band of exporters who may link up with Vestoy Bros.,…

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Women of Interest And Women's Interests War Is a Devilish Device, Says International Women's Council World-wide Appeal for Causes to Be Removed--conference in Sydney to Synchronise with That Being Held in London--"this Great Movement" for the Regeneration of the World. Their Faith in the Future

The Labor Daily · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 7

"To the rank and file of women the International Council of Women appeals, and addresses the Call which it has issued to support a Conference next May, in London, having for its object the study of the causes which lead to war, and how they may be removed."…

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Alderman Westman's Departure

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 6

Alderman Westman, who left Ryde last week-end in order to take up an important position in Adelaide, was on the eve of his departure, made the recipient of a…

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Nepean Shire Council Various Wallacia Matters Appreciation of Sergeant Ormsby

Nepean Times · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 8

The ordinary monthly meeting of Nepean Shire Council was held on Wednesday, 12th. inst., when all the Councillors were present, Viz.;—…

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Mayor of 'Frisco New York, March 27

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 7

Mr. James Rolph, Mayor of San Francisco, has departed on a cruise of the South Seas, including a business [?] to Australian in connection with…

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An Alderman's Cow. Charges Against Impounding Officer. "Why Not Take Proceedings?"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 14

Early in the month, Liverpool Council apopinted Mr. Buckpitt impounding officer. His remuneration was to be based upon results. To be brief he was to receive…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 7

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

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National Council of Women

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 16

The immigration committee of the National Council of Women mot at the council's room at 114A Pitt Street, to receive reports from the various…

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Council in the Dark

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 4

A ratepayer wrote to Baulkhan Hills Council this week, asking that body to refund certain money he had overpaid. And he spoke with authority. His request…

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City Elections. Lord Mayor's Position. Reply to Mr. Murdoch

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 16

The Lord Mayor yesterday said that at present he was not concerned with the decision of the Citizens' Reform Association not to endorse the candidature of any of the…

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