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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

4,897 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 245

Lord Mayor's Secretary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 8

who, at a meeting of the City Council on Tuesday night, was appointed to the position of Lord Mayor's secretary on the recommendation of the Lord Mayor (Alderman…

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Electricity. Power-house. Lord Mayor's Plan. No Municipal Coalmine

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 12

"There has been no offer to me of a coalmine, and the purchase of a coalmine by the City Council has not been discussed by the Municipal Labour party…

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Wollondilly Shire Rate

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 7

The Wollondilly Shire Council has decided to levy a rate of 2½d in the £ on the unimproved value. This amount includes the amount necessary for the Main Roads Board…

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Newcastle Mayor's Idea of a City Municipal Theatre Many Other Ideas Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 6

IN his policy speech, given at his dinner to-night, Alderman M. Light, Mayor of Newcastle forecasted the probable reduction of a…

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Lithuanian Jewish Council

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 15

The Legal Commission of the Lithuanian Sejm has approved of the Bill for the legalisation of the Jewish National Council. The Bill…

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Reply to Lord Mayor. Mr. Ball Asks Questions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 12

The Minister for Works and Railways (Mr. Ball) yesterday afternoon replied to the statement of the Lord Mayor (Alderman Stokes) in regard to the proposed legislation by the…

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N.r.a. Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 12

The following gentlemen have been nominated by the district base commandant for membership of the council of the National Rifle Association of New South Wales for 1925:—Major R. E. Adrian, Captain…

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Patrick Plains New Shire President Singleton

The Labor Daily · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 8

At a special meeting of the Patrick Plains Shire Council to-day. Councillor J. C. Tanner was elected the president, the position having been…

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Mr. Ball Won't Be Bounded Hits Back at Lord Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 5

"I note," said the Minister for Works, Mr. Ball, yesterday, "that the Lord Mayor has made a further statement in regard to the matter of electricity…

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Boundary Scheme Woollahra Wards Council Suggestion

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 5

Referring to the Minister for Local Government's refused to divide Woollahra for the purpose of forming a new municipality at Rose…

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Council's Sale Overdue Rates at Ryde

The Sun · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 10

Ryde Council held its first sale of land for overdue rates yesterday afternoon by arrangement with the Public Trustee. Mr. A. W. Fullagar…

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The Control of Electricity An Investigating Committee Lord Mayor Makes Some Suggestions

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 5

The Lord Mayor (Aid. Stokes), referring to the statement by the Premier that Cabinet was affirming the general principle that the Government…

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Sir Walter Davidson Memorial Penrith Council Annoyed

The Labor Daily · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 3

The attitude of the National Government was stated to be paltry at Penrith Council yesterday, when the council was asked to contribute to…

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Sand Castles Botany Venture Council As Trader

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 12

Botany Council proposes to embark on a municipal trading venture in the sale of sand to builders and others…

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Local Government. the Council and the State

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 6

The various Parliaments that have had a hand in shaping the law that governs councils have all been anxious to lay down a high standard of conduct for councils. In fact, in…

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N.R.M.A. COUNCIL The Nominations

Evening News · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 12

The following nominations have been received by the National Roads and Motorist' Association for 16 councilors:—…

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Penrith Workmen Council to Give Holidays Penrith

The Labor Daily · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 2

"Our employees' are particular well treated, and I am not in favor of granting them any more holiday. On the occasion of the visit of the…

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RAILWAYMEN Council Meets To-morrow Week MELBOURNE

The Sun · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 9

No active part in the shipping strike will be taken by the railway men before the end of January, according to a statement made to-day…

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Penrith's Lights Council Cannot Raise the Wind Penrith

The Labor Daily · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 8

"Why don't you float a local loan and give local public spirited citizens a chance to back their town with their money?" asked Ald. Price, at Penrith…

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Widening Oxford Street At Victoria Barracks City Council Acts

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 7

A move has been made by the City Council to continue the widening of Oxford Street along the whole frontage of Victoria Barracks…

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