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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

4,841 stories in Sydney's papers · page 52 of 243

ARBITRATION Assembly Accepts Council Amendments

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 13

The Government apparently has decided to play a waiting game in regard to all legislation amended--or, as Ministers put it, "altered"--by the…

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Rockdale Hoardings. Council Prefers Park

The Propeller · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 1

At the last meeting of Rockdale Council a good deal of discussion was caused by an application to erect a boarding on the alignment of vacant land facing…

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Country News. Shire Councillor's Position Questioned. Raymond Terrace

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 12

At the Port Stephens' Shire Council meeting the question arose whether a shire councillor, who is an agent for an insurance company, can legally hold his position on the council,…

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£500 Sent Back Council Not Ready

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 3

A somewhat unusual position has arisen In connection with Blacktown Council's electricity scheme for which it proposes Through the agency of Captain…

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Give Us Water! Council's Usual Budget

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 3

In accordance with the custom that has become almost traditional, Blacktown Council this week received another sheaf of letters in reference to the water…

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Getting Nearer Those New Council Chambers

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

It has been truly said that time brings many changes. Not long ago the prospect of new Council Chambers at Castle Hill seemed…

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For the Council Southern Nominees HARDEN,Thursday

The Labor Daily · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 7

ln view of the possibility of appointments to the Upper House the [?] Electorate Council decided at its annual meeting to recommended the…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association Executive Council Meeting

The Land · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 11

A meeting of the Executive Council was held at 7 O'Conmell Street, on Thursday, 25th February, 1926. Those present were:—Messrs…

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About a Drain Not Wanted By Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 2

There appears to be some misunderstanding between Lidcombe Council and the Railway Commissioners regarding the approach to Berala station…

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A Band's Debts Council Asked to Pay

The Sun · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 6

At last night's meeting of the Glebe Council, application was made by the Glebe Municipal Silver Band for liquidation of its Indebtedness of £250, or…

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Silent Bells? Council Divisions Complaints of Members

The Labor Daily · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 4

STATEMENTS that the Legislative Council division hells had been tampered with caused a mild sensation in the Council yesterday…

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Law Report. Full Court. (Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Harvey and Mr. Justice Campbell.) Question of Municipal Assessment. Halloran and Co. v Queanbeyan Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 8

A special case stated by Mr. H. T. Adam, P.M., of Queenbeyan, in his capacity of court of appeal against Local Government assessments, raised a question for decision in…

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Bribery Alleged. Hurstville Council. Statement in Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 12

A witness in a case at the Central Police Court yesterday stated under cross-examination that he had bribed a member of the Hurstville Council some time ago in order to receive…

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Privy Council Free State Appeals London, March 3

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 1

In the House of Lords there was a sharp debate on the new Land Bill, now before the Senate of the Irish Free State, following Unionist objections…

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Irish Free State. Privy Council Appeals. London, March 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 11

In the House of Lords there was a sharp debate on the new Land Bill of the Irish Free State. Following Unionist objections that right to appeal to the Privy Council had been…

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The League. Council Seats. British Policy. LONDON, March 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 11

In the House of Commons Mr. MacDonald asked whether Mr. Baldwin had any statement to make regarding the business of the Coucil of the League of Nations next week,…

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Farmers and Settlers Meeting of the Council The New Wool Pack

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 11

At the last meeting of the executive Council of the N.S.W. Farmers and Settlers' Association a letter was received…

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Accepted by the Assembly Council Amendments Industrial Bill "Time Will Come"

The Labor Daily · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 5

IN asking the Assembly to accept the many amendments made by the legislative Council to the Industrial Arbitration Amendment Bill. Mr…

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Northern Miners. Attack Central Council. Dues to Be Withheld. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 12

The trouble regarding the inclined seams collieries in the Maitland and South Maitland fields has not yet been settled. At to-day's conference delegates were present from the…

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Twice Beaten in the Council Labor Policy Bills Greater Sydney Adult Franchise

The Labor Daily · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 5

AGAIN last night the Government suffered defeat in the Legislative Council. By 35 votes to 30 the Sydney…

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