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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

4,841 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 243

County Council's Meetings. "Limit of Undertaking Reached."

The St George Call · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

At last Friday night's meeting there was down on the business paper a notice of motion by Aid. Tanner that the Council meet in future once every…

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Legislative Council. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 10

Sir,—Would you kindly publish the following from "Lord Macaulay's History of England," as the extracts appear most applicable to our political crisis:—"We have been taught…

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Urgent Appeal Need for Water Council Approaches Board

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 4

"We must urgently appeal to your Council to assist us. Without a regular water supply, it is impossible to grow anything or to keep stock alike. Yes…

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Trades and Labor Council Officers for the Year

The Labor Daily · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

Mr. J. Beasley was declared re-elected unopposed as president of the Labor Council last night. Mr. C. Bennett defeated Mr. P…

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Reward of £50 Council's Undue Liberality Incentive to Perjury

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 5

When it was reported to them that some of the stone seats in Alfred Square had been w[?]fulty damaged, the aldermen of Parramatta were righteously Indignant…

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Delegates for Russia Mission of Inquiry Trades Council Moves

The Labor Daily · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

SYDNEY Labor Council last night decided to take steps to organise a delegation of twelve representative men in the Australian Trades Union…

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N.S.W. Crown Lands Available for Selection. Settlement Purchase Areas. [?] Land District, Cessneck Shire

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 8

Weston Settlement Purchase, Area, country of Northumberland, parish of Hidden, portion 427 of 10 across. Capital values £1020, deposit and annual [?] £[?]…

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Causes of Cancer Research Council's Finding Many Irritations London, Thursday Night

The Sun · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

The Medical Research Council has investigated 46,118 cases of cancer in males. It has discovered that chimney-sweeps are subject to cancer of…

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Australian Meat Council. Correction of Irresponsible Reports. To the Editor of "The Land." January 28, 1926

The Land · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

Dear Sir,—Various irresponsible reports have come to my knowledge of the Council's expenditure which are quite wrong and most…

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Reformers and Vigilants. Kogarah's Municipal Methods

The Propeller · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 2

A communication from the Kogarah Viglliants' Association caused a stir of indignation at Kogarah Council this week. Embodied in the communication…

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Retail Trade And Municipal Socialism Employers' Reply

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 6

The secretary of the Electrical Employers' Association yesterday replied to the Lord Mayor's statement dealing with the City Council's proposed retail…

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Alderman's Vote a Labor Squabble Bathurst

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 4

At a meeting of the Labor League, the action of Ald. Hitchcock, who is a member of the league, in giving his casting vote to dismiss V…

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Shire Boundaries Young

The Labor Daily · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 10

An inquiry was held by the Local Land Board into the alteration of the boundaries of the Burrangong and Weddin Shires…

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Chichester Dam "Tons of Muck" on Catchment Area Alderman's Charge Maitland

Evening News · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 6

"I HAVE SEEN the area, and if hundreds of tone of muck, produced in pig runs and cow yards, which eventually run into…

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Council Tenders Reformers' Protest

The Sun · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 3

Alderman Walder will move at Tuesday's meeting of the City Council finance committee that, under no consideration shall any tenders be opened…

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Glebe Council. Supports Premier

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 16

The Glebe Council hnB carried resolutions supporting the Premier in his efforts to abolish the Legislative Council, endorsing the principles of adult suffrage, and preference…

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TENDERS. Irregularly Opened. by Lord Mayor. Letter of Explanation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 15

Tenders for the supply of electrical plant to the now City Council power-houss at Bunnerong were irregulnrly opened by the Lord Mayor and Town Clerk on Monday afternoon…

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Those Tenders Opened Privately New Power House Lord Mayor Explains

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 1

The Lord Mayor and the Town Clerk opened the tenders for the new power-house. This is a matter that is sure to…

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Cessnock Council Company's Objections Cessnock

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 18

The difficulty surrounding the formation of Cessnoek municipality is likely to be overcome shortly. The solicitors for the Caledonian…

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Electricity Scheme Council's Alternative Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1926 · page 18

Wangaratta Council obtains current from the woollen mills at 4d a unit in bulk, distributes it at 9d, and makes a profit of £600 a year…

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