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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

4,897 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 245

Cessnock Shire Inquiry Asked for

Evening News · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 1

AN inquiry has been asked for into the affairs of the Cessnock Shire Council, which was dissolved last week by the Minister for Local Government…

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Ermington and Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 6

The regular meeting of the Ermington and Rydalmere Council was held on Monday night. Present were:—The Mayor (Alderman Crowley). Aldermen…

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Cessnock Council Investigation Wanted

The Sun · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 10

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. Fitzpatrick) said to-day that he had received an application from Councillor Brown, administrator of the…

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Cessnock Shire. Request for Inquiry. Cessnock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 10

Mr. John Brown, administrator of the Cess[?]ck Shire, has written to the Unde-Secretary for Local Government, requesting that an inquiry by an authority, empowered to examine…

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The City Electric Powerhouse Lord Mayor Replies to Commissioners

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 6

The Lord Mayor (Ald. Stokes), in replying to the letter of the Railway Commissioners regarding electricity, says he keenly desires to co-operate…

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Sutherland's Light £42,500 Scheme Shire Unanimous

The Sun · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 10

Ratepayers of Sutherland and the Sutherland Shire Council are unanimous that the proposal submitted for the £42,500 electric light scheme in…

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No Bribe Attempted Shire President's Charge Officer Exonerated

The Sun · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 12

The findings of Mr. Campion, S.M., who investigated the charge made by the president of the Wallarobba, Shire (Councillor R. W. Alison) against Mr…

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Magrath’s First “Scab Council”

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 4

Dear Editor.—In your last week’s issue you mention that Magrath tried previously to form a “scab” Labor Council. It would assist us in the coalfields if you would give…

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Aldermanic Interference. Discussed by Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 3

Ever since the present Hurstville Council came into office much time has been taken up by the aldermen and staff in dealing with inquiries into all sorts…

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The Reason Why When the Mayor Misses Bad Service or Bad Timing

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 2

The general complaint made recently by residents of Granville and towns on the southern line to Liverpool about the unsatisfactory running of trains,…

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A “Goer” Candidate. Councillor “Joe” Monro, President of Sutherland Shire

The St George Call · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 1

“Well, Joe’s a goer alright,” was the opinion expressed in many quarters of St. George district when it was announced that Councillor Monro,…

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War on Sydney Labor Council Fake Resolutions in the “Labor Daily”

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 4

The “Labor Daily” has made a bitter attack upon the Australian Railways Union because the union was not prepared to accept hol[?]oius, the appointment of [?]…

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Council of Jewish Women of N.S.W. Girls' Sub-committee

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 15

A meeting of this sub-committee was held on Monday, 9th February, at the Maccabean Hall. There was a large attendance or girls interested in the work of this section. Miss H…

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Price of Coal Unjust Increase Mr. Willis' Views the Council Contracts

The Labor Daily · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 4

INSPIRED reports relating to the alleged intention of the City Council to acquire a coal mine to be used in conjunction…

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"End It Rather Than Mend It" Legislative Council Dr. Evatt and Idealism

The Labor Daily · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 5

"THE forthcoming elections will provide the last chance of ridding ourselves of the Legislative Council, if a Labor Party is…

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Councillor P. A. James Candidate for Water Board Address to Eastwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 4

"Why. do I stand for election? … Am I suitable? Will I do the job if I get it?'' Councillor P. A. James, President of…

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Municipal Jottings

The Propeller · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 2

At the last meeting of Kogarah Council attention was drawn to the lopping of trees by the St. George County Council, particularly in regard to Alice…

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Penrith Council a Tour of Roads. Aldermen to Inspect

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 6

The regular monthly meeting of Penrith Council was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present:- The Mayor (Aid. D. Fitch) and…

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Lord Mayor or "Milko"

The Labor Daily · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 10

SOMEBODY asked me one day what I would like to be when I grew up. and I said at once "Lord Mayor of Sydney." but now I think a…

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Tweed Shire Valuations. Murwillumbah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 18

The Twood Shire Council, at its meeting on Wednesday, decided to defer the question of the retention of the services of the Valuer-General's Department until the appeals to be…

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