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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

4,897 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 245

Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 3

The usual meeting of the Blacktown Council was held on Tuesday last. Cr. A. Morehead presiding. Others in attendance were Councillors Cable, Milne, Page,…

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"No Need" Fuddle's Fiats Damning Indictment Ex-Lord Mayor Speaks

Evening News · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 7

"THE Water Board never hid less thin 250 days' supply, even at the hottest periods. I could never see why people with lovely…

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Council's Charge Were Strings Pulled?

Evening News · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 8

"It is a peculiar thins if another council, by pulling a string, can deal with property in this municipality."…

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Hobart Bakers Rejoin Labor Council

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 8

The Tasmanian branch of the Bakers' Union has again affiliated with the Hobart Trades and Labor Council…

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The Rofe Case Goes to Privy Council

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 9

The plaintiff in the case of Thomas Ernest Rofe against Smith's Newspapers, Ltd., applied to Mr. Justice Sheet, C.J. Mr. Justice Gordon, and…

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Fines for Filth City Council Action Heavier Penalties

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 5

Regulations which are being framed by the City Council for the licensing and control of restaurants, cafes, and tearooms provide…

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ELECTRICITY. Council's Plans. Severe Criticism. New Power-house

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 8

Alderman Jackson, M.L.A., at the meeting of the City Council's electricity committee yesterday strongly criticised the administration of that department by the Labour…

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"Monstrous Reply" The Council's Resentment Riding the High Horse

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 2

Some of Parramatta's aldermen, on Monday, 6th Inst., were quite indignant. The council had sent a notice to the War Service Homes Commission, in…

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'Dual Control a Mistake' "Leave the City Council Alone" "Not Fair to Interfere"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 4

Since Marrickville Council initiated the protest against the decision of the City CounCil to cancel its contract for the supply of electricity with the Railway…

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Woollahra Municipality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 10

The report of Mr. Jenkins, the commissioner appointed by the Government, came up for discussion at Woollahra council meeting last evening, also a request by the…

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Lodging Houses Old Type Disappears Municipal Hostels Urged

The Sun · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 9

A recommendation of the City Health Officer (Dr. Purdy) that hostels be provided in the city for those persons who have no fixed home and…

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Municipal Rates

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 4

Sir, -- A correspondent writing in your paper to-day draws attention to the excessive rates levied by the Willoughby Council. He points out that…

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Law Report. Full Court. (Before Mr. Justice Street, K.C., Mr. Justice Gordon, and Mr. Justice Ferguson.) Appeal to Privy Council. Rofe v Smith's Newspapers, Ltd

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 6

Thomas Ernest Rofe, who was the plaintiff in a case heard before a jury and argued subsequently before the State Full Court last year, in which £2[?],000 damages were…

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Noxious Weeds Destruction. Boree Shire Council Enforcing Powers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 13

MOLONG.—The Boree Shire Council, the first loc[?] governing body on the Central Tablelands to put int[?] practical operation its powers in regard to the e[?] forcement of noxious weeds eradication, has determine[?]…

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Lord Mayor's Trip

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 11

The Lord Mayor (Ald. Stokes) will leave Sydney for Queanbeyan tonight, to take part in the opening of the Catholic Hall there Queanbeyan is…

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ELIZABETH-STREET New Widening Proposal City Aldermen Move

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 9

Now that the City Council has approved of the extension of Martin-place to Macquarie-street, a move is being made among city…

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Labor Lord Mayor Finalises Martin Place Scheme

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 1

Scene in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall last night, when City Aldermen decided, by an overwhelming majority, to extend Martin Place to Macquarie street…

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Council Takes Action

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 11

The dangerous state of Paul-street, North Sydney, where it ends at the cliff overlooking the railway at Milson's Point, was discussed at…

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Big Racing Men No Sunday Baths Never Heard of Lussick Discharged at Leichhardt Aldermen Say So

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 6

Phillip Lussick, the proprietor of the Sydney "Sporting Review," was acquitted of a false pretences charge at the Central Police Court yesterday. Recently the Leichhardt Swimming Club asked the Municipal Council to open the baths on Sunday afternoons, and was promptly refused…

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The Rifle Some Recommendations the Council Busy

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 7

It is learned that several proposals have been forwarded by the Commonwealth Council to the Defence Department, and that the chairman, Colonel Merritt, will later discuss the…

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