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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

4,897 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 245

The Civic Inquiry Finding Case of Aid. Burke Lord Mayor Will Not Interfere

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 January 1925 · page 6

The spectacles through which Mr. Oakes, Chief Secretary, apparently has been viewing the finding of Mr. Lamb, Royal Commissioner, in regard to Aid…

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City Council. Surveyor's Department Acting Engineers Appointed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1925 · page 8

The Lord Mayor, in conformity with the policy of dividing the city engineer's department, has appointed Mr. E. W. Coulson…

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Ship's Crew Paid Off Federal Case Maritime Council

The Labor Daily · Monday 5 January 1925 · page 5

THE Ulimaroa has now been tied up in Sydney owing to the owners refusing to improve the food of the crew…

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Riele Shooting. Commonwealth Council. Plans for the Future

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 January 1925 · page 6

Many matters of great interest to riflemen were decided by the Commonwealth council, which met during the annual prize meeting in Tasmania. It was decided to extend invitations to…

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New Municipality Rose Bay Agitation

The Sun · Monday 5 January 1925 · page 12

Supporters of the scheme to form a new municipality at Rose Bay, to be constituted on territory surrendered by both the Waverley and Woollahra…

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Civic Inquiry. Alderman Burke's Position

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 8

The Chief Secretary yesterday referred to a statement of the Lord Mayor, that be would not interfere in the findings of the Royal Commissioner, Mr. Lamb, K.C., regarding the…

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Water Board Vacancy Alderman Glasgow Selected

The Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 8

The Labor caucus has decided to appoint Alderman E. Glasgow to the Water Board in…

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Labor's Choice No-water Board Alderman Glasgow

Evening News · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 9

A special meeting of the newly-constituted City Council will be hold to-night to consider the matter of filling the vacancy on the…

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Greetings From the Lord Mayor

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 3

Alderman Stokes held his first civic reception yesterday. Swimmer Sam Khanamoka was the honored guest…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 2

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

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Busy Lord Mayor Sees Governor and Premier

The Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 9

The Lord Mayor (Alderman Stokes) to-day received official, calls from the Governor of the Commonwealth Bank (Mr. James Kell), and Mr. E. W. Hulle…

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City Council Engineer

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 8

who has been appointed acting city engineer. He joined the City Surveyor's department 32 years ago as an apprentice. Having served five years' articles to the City Surveyor, he…

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City Council. Departmental Changes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 10

In conformity with the policy of the Lord Mayor to divide the city surveyor's department. Mr. E. W. Coulson, who has been appointed acting city engineer, and Mr. L…

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Mayor's Great Record Elected on 21 Occasions Glebe Celebration

The Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 9

The Glebe Municipal Council has the unique distinction of having as Mayor an alderman who has been elected a Mayor on 21…

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Loans Council Treasurer For Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 9

The Treasurer (Sir Arthur Cocks) ill leave for Melbourne on Wednesday night to consult with the Federal authorities…

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Official Suspended Ratepayer Prosecuted Against Council's Wishes

The Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 9

At last night's meeting of the Willoughby Council the Mayor (Alderman Clarke) stated that he had suspended an officer of the…

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New City Council Bio Business for To-day

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 4

The newly-constituted City Council will hold his first meeting at 4 p.m. to- day. One of the council's first acts will…

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Now We Shall See That Meat Bill Council Now Has Its Chance

Country Life Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 4

After great argument about it and some heartburn, the Meat Industry Encouragement Bill has become an Act. There was no trouble in the Legislative…

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Will Council Waste Money On New Powerhouse? Expert's Final Warning Is -- "DON'T!" City Electric Supply

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 5

In the course of a conference, which lasted two hours, Mr. S. L. Pearce, the electrical expert from Manchester, yesterday told the Lord…

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Alderman Burke

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 3

WITH all the will in the world to be absolutely fair to Alderman M. Burke, of the Sydney Municipal Council, it is not possible to be satisfied with the figure he…

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