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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

4,897 stories in Sydney's papers · page 71 of 245

Wyaldra Shire Council

The Land · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 14

Councillor S. B. Rouse has been appointed by the Council of the Shire of Wyaldra as their delegate to attend the Shires Association of…

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Ryde Alderman on Holidays

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 6

Alderman Atkinson, of Ryde Council, is, at present, enjoying a few weeks' holiday. He has not been in good health for some time past, and hopes that the change…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 10

The usual meeting of the Blacktown Council was held on Tuesday, March 31, Councillor A. Morehead presiding. Others in attendance were Councillors Milne,…

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Parramatta Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 10

No fireworks characterised the deliberations of Parramatta's civic fathers on Monday, March 30. Procceedings were eminently staid…

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In Chambers. (Beforo Mr. Justice Ferguson.) Cessnock Shire Council. Miliar v Scott and another

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 8

Mr. Halse Rogers (instructed by Messrs. Sly and Russell, Sydney agents for Messrs. Logan and Carlton, of West Maitland) applied, on behalf of David Millar, Journalist, of…

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Engineers Confer "Help Industries" Lord Mayor's Plea

The Labor Daily · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 1

The annual conference of the Institute of Local Government Engineers was held yesterday At the Sydney Town Hall…

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City Council Abuses

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 10

The report of the Royal Commissioner appointed to investigate certain phases of civic administration does not increase tho citizen's pride in the manner in which…

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Ermington and Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 6

The regular meeting of the above was held on Monday evening. Present were: The Mayor (Alderman Crowgey), Aldermen Wheatley, Hughes, and Rippon…

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Council Office for Wenty

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 3

Wentworthville Progress Association has submitted a request to Prospect and Sherwood Council, to establish an office in the town, for the collection of rates,…

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Gwydir E. Council Nominations Called

The Labor Daily · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 6

An important meeting of the Gwydir Federal Electorate Council took place in the local Council Chambers, on Sunday, March 29. Delegates, as…

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Here and There Labor Council

The Sun · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 11

The meeting of the Labor Council set down for to-night has been postponed till next Thursday. Pilot Steamer Back…

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Melbourne Council Employees Veto Compromise

The Labor Daily · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 7

A special meeting of members of the Municipal Employees' Union was held at the Trades Hall on Tuesday to discuss the dispute with the Melbourne…

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Original Jurisdiction. (Bofore Mr. Justice Starke.) Municipal Council of Sydney V Controller of the Australian Metal Company

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 8

The matter stands part heard…

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Council Curious Which Are Main Roads?

Evening News · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 14

"It is all very well for the Main Roads Board to ask how much money will be payable by the council to the Board this year. The council ought…

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Shorthorn Society. Federal Council's Annual Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 9

The annual meeting of the federal council of the Shorthorn Society took place at the Royal Agricultural Society Show Grounds. Moore Park, yesterday afternoon, when a full…

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Ald. Downey's Motion Lost. Mayor Denies Insinuation. And Offers £500 to Hospital

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 9

At motion time Alderman Downey (with him Aldermen Young and Jentsch), pursuant to notice, moved:—”That the resolution passed by council on the 3rd…

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Lord Mayor Will Not Be Bluffed Control of Civics Electors Will Decide

The Labor Daily · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 1

Fullerism's campaign in aid of the Nationalist Consultative Council's grab for contracts, will be resisted by the City Council…

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Claim by Council. (Before Mr. Justice Starke.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 2

The Municipal Council of Sydney, in this case, is claiming £17,862 0s 3d from the controller of tho Australian Metal Co., in respect of the alleged failure of…

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More Light at Less Cost Council's New Plan

Evening News · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 14

The City Council's Electricity Department has started on a great plan for popularising the use of electricity…

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Did the Council of Trent Err? Or Was It The Church Roman?

Watchman · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 4

In 1563 A.D.—302 years ago—the Council of Trent decreed as follows:—"Those who otherwise than in the presence of the parish priest himself, or…

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