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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

4,897 stories in Sydney's papers · page 72 of 245

At the Back of Fairfield Council's Great Opportunity To Construct Roads and Help Settlers Opposition Offered

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

Nine months ago Fairfield Council received a proposition form A. Rickard and C., who desired to subdivide Horsley estate, which consists of a large…

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Motor Tax Municipal Lorries Exempt

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 4

Cabinet has decided that motor lorries, rollers, and traction engines used by public bodies for road construction work, shall be exempt from taxation…

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Proposed Municipal Loan. Parkes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 12

The [?]ar[?]es Municipal Council has decided to t[?] a referendum on the question of borrow[?]n £10,000 for the construction and improv[?]ent of roads, streets, and footpaths,…

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Sutherland Shire's Rates

The Propeller · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 2

"In asking you to pay your rates I feel confident you will do so with a feeling that your representatives have [?]ted wisely in their past 12 months'…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 6

At the last meeting of Hurstville Council the presidents of Morgan Street had a petition presented pointing out that no repairs of any kind had been…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 2

At the last meeting of Kogarah Council assistance was asked by residents of The Bou[?]evarde, Sans Souci, in obtaining an extension of the water main…

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Electricity. Government Action Resented. Lord Mayor's Statement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 6

The Lord Mayor (Alderman Stokes) stated yesterday that the City Council would vigorously resist any interference by the Government in the administration or control of the…

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Wool Graziers' Council

Country Life Stock and Station Journal · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 19

It is well worth noting that the "small men" in the sheep and wool industry are represented on the Australian Woolgrowers Council…

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St. George County Council

The Propeller · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 1

At the last meeting of the St. George County Council Rockdale Council asked to have a time switch applied to the six lamps recently erected on the beach at…

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Hereford Society. New Council Elected

Country Life Stock and Station Journal · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 29

At its annual meeting, held at Paris House on Monday night. Messrs. J. A. Beattie. A. J. M'Connel. R. A. Reynolds, D. F. Reynolds. J. H. S. Barms. K. H…

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The Council of Jewish Women

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 7

There was a very large attendance at the monthly meeting on Monday evening last. Mrs. Morris Symonds presided. The secretary, Mrs. V. Cornfield announced that £50 had been…

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Craziers' Federal Council. the Next Meeting

Country Life Stock and Station Journal · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 19

The annual meeting of the Graziers' Federal Council will be held in Brisbane on May 26th. All of the States will be represented. This…

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Cheaper Light City Council's New Scheme No Profit Needed

The Labor Daily · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 1

SYDNEY is to use more electricity. Light is to be supplied at a much cheaper rate than heretofore…

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"Kogarah Council Greatly' Offended." To the Editor of' "The Call."

The St George Call · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 2

Sir, Your report of last week proceedings in Kogarah Council makes one smile, Some little while ago, the local…

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A General Staff for Labor Labor Councils to Form Commonwealth Council

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 4

The Labor Council of N.S.W. adopted unanimously, a proposal, forwarded by the Adelaide Labor Council, for the formation of a Commonwealth Grand Council of…

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Cronulla's Electric Light. The Council's Intentions. To the Editor of the "Propeller."

The Propeller · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 4

Sir,--Would you kindly extend me the courtesy of publishing the following, which I state without prejudice to my rights or otherwise. Sutherland Shire…

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Municipal Rates

The Propeller · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 3

A large number of people seem to be in doubt as to when the rate falls due, and when interest can be charged upon it Every rate paper served upon a…

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Hereford Society. New Council Elected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1925 · page 11

Ot its annual meeting, Messrs. J. A. Beattie, A. J. McConnel, R. A. Reynolds, D. F. Reynolds, J. H. S. Barnes, K. H. M. Kennedy, R. S. Archer, P. Reynolds, J. L. Wilson, W. M…

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Council Chambers Robbed. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1925 · page 13

The Windsor Council Chambers were entered by burglars some time on Wednesday night. The safe was blown open, and cash, money orders, and cheques, valued at more…

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Glebe Council. Improvement Scheme. Large Sum Involved

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 April 1925 · page 13

In order to improve conditions which one alderman described as "a dlsgrace to the State," the Globe Council has before it an extensive scheme, proposed by a special…

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