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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

4,897 stories in Sydney's papers · page 84 of 245

Transport Group. Future Control. Labour Council Takes Charge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 10

An important development in the dispute between the marine transport group and the Trades and Labour Council occurred last night when the council, at a well-attended…

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Ironworkers Favor Trades Council's Conference Politicians Taboo Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 8

The Brisbane branch of the Federated Ironworkers' Association has instructed its delegates to the Federal Council to do all in their power to…

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A Matter of "Interest" Mr. Andrews' Electric Supply Cabra - Vale Council's Decision

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 14

Not so long ago, Mr. I. H. Andrews, the well-known owner and trainer of race-horses, established a racing stable and residence at Cabramatta…

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Revolutionary May Day Greetings. From the United May Day Committee of the N.S.W. Labor Council

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 1

Workers of Australia! Comrades! Where do we stand this May Day? We are faced with bigger dangers than every before…

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New Zealand. Municipal Elections. Labour Defeat. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 8

Beyond the return of the Rev. J. K. Archer for the Christchurch Mayoralty, the Labour party does not appear to have had any outstanding victories in yesterday's municipal…

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Municipal Workers' Overtime

The Labor Daily · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 8

The conciliation committee of the City Council decided at its last meeting that overtime, amounting up to a day in each week should be paid for…

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Suburban News Proposed Municipality

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 11

It is proposed to form a municipality with Epping as the centre, the area to include portions of the Hornsby Shire and Dundas, Eastwood, and Ryde municipal…

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Blacktown Shire Council the Big Water Scheme. Council Wants Windsor's Inclusion

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 3

The regular fortnightly meeting of Blacktown Shire Council was held on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present:—The president (Cr. A…

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44-Hour Week. Alderman Courtenay's View. More Pay, Less Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 16

"It is not right," said Alderman Courtenay yesterday, "to state, as is being done by Labour aldermen, that the 44-hour week has been introduced into the civle service without…

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A Great Church Council

The Methodist · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 1

OUR English exchanges contain glowing reports of the annual sessions of the Free Church Council recently held in Leeds, Yorkshire. A lady presided, the distinction of President of the Council…

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Council of Action Last Night's Meeting

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 1

The Council, of Action of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association met in the Trades Hall, Sydney last night. Subsequently Mr…

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City Council. Harassiag Delays. Mr. Forbes Mackay Complains

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 15

In a report Mr. Forbes Mackay complains that his work as head of the electricity department of the City Council has been made more…

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St. Marys Council the Inspector's Complaint Speedway Plans

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 5

The monthly meeting of St. Marys Council was held on Monday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. T. W. Brooker), and Aldermen…

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The Grand Council Australian Labor Adelaide Preparations Adelaide

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 7

Arrangements are proceeding toward the holding of a meeting of representatives of the various Trades and Labor Councils in Adelaide to discuss the…

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Change of Name Werrigton to Brooklands. St. Marys Council Opposes

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 5

St. Marys Council, at its meeting on Monday evening, decided against a proposal of the City Properties Trust Coy., which is…

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Britain's Food Prices and Profits Suggested Council London, May 1

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 1

The "Daily Express" understands that the report of the Food Prices Commission, to be issued next Thursday, will recommend the creation of a…

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Ten to One No Fight Council and Postal Dept. LITHGOW

The Sun · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 6

Lithgow Council is amazed with the Postal Department. No rates whatever are paid by the department, as is the case with all…

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Municipal Workers Melbourne Agreement

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 7

The special committee of the Melbourne City Council appointed to consider the claims of the Municipal Employees' Union, for increased wages…

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Municipal Workers Council Won't Cut the Wage

The Labor Daily · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 5

The Coburg (Victoria) Council, having been notified by the Municipal Association that the current rate of wages was 143 a day, Councillor…

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Labor Council and Arbitration Cases

The Labor Daily · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 5

The Adelaide Trades and Labor Council has resolved that in future before any union takes a case before the State Arbitration Court dealing…

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