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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 250

Penrith Council Improving "New Manly" Woes of Lemongrove Aid. Peek Deputy-mayor

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 6

The regular monthly meeting of Penrith Council was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. J. Jenkins) and Aldermen…

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Shark Hero Lord Mayor's Appeal

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 9

At a public meeting at the Town Hall yesterday, at which the Lord Mayur (Ald. Mostyn) presided, it was decided to co-operate with the…

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Blacktown Shire and Riverstone

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 1

IN accordance with a request from Riverstone Progress Association, the six councillors of Blacktown Shire visited Riverstone last Saturday for…

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City Council Reform

The Methodist · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 1

THE newly-appointed Lord Mayor, Alderman Mostyn, has grasped the nettle of inefficiency in the service of the City Council with a firm and heroic hand. He has announced that the go-slow methods…

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Lord Mayor. on Horns of Dilemma. Dual Positions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 16

Alderman Mostyn, as Lord Mayor, is still on the horns of a dilemma regarding payment to members of the Electrical Trades Union for two half-days' leave which they took, without…

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The Wrong Road Council Confused

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 6

At its meeting on December 30, Cabra-Vale Council had before it a letter from St. Marys Council, stating that application had already been made…

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Free Service Council's Plan Electrical Repairs

The Sun · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 3

In conjunction with the opening of the City Council electrical sales branch showroom--which it is hoped will take place on February 1--a free repair…

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Free Repairs Council's Showroom Electrical Sales

The Sun · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 8

In conjunction with the opening of the City Council's electrical sales' branch showroom--which it is hoped will take place on February 1--a free…

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Hint to "Heads" Council Efficiency Mr. Layton's Report

The Sun · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 6

The value of the reports by the two Treasury inspectors (Messrs. J. G. Bissett and R. C. Dawson) on the City Council accounts for the half-year…

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Nova Scotia, Too ! Premier and Council Halifax

The Sun · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 2

Nova Scotia is seeing an argument between its Premier and the Legislative Council. When the Premier (Mr. E. N…

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Light for St. Marys Council Adopts Engineer's Scheme Raising a Loan

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 1

St. Marys Council decided, at a special meeting held on Monday evening, to adopt the recommendation of Mr. Hoggan, consulting…

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New Station Wanted Between Penrith and Kingswood. Council Gives Its Support

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 1

Penrith Council has decided to ask the Railway Commissioners to provide an unattended platform between Penrith and Kingswood…

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Municipality of Penrith. Street-lighting District, Year 1927

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 5

NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of Section 123 of the Local Government Act, 1919, Council has defined the area…

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Ex-lord Mayor Stokes Honored

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 2

It would be difficult to imagine a more thoroughly representative gathering than that which assembled at the Hotel Australia last night to tender a…

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Alderman Stokes. Administration Praised. Citizen's Dinner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 17

Great enthusiasm marked the citizen's dinner to Alderman P. V. Stokes. M.L.A., the retired Lord Mayor, at the Hotel Australia, on Saturday night…

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Sydney Municipal Council. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 17

Sir,—I have just been reading in the last issue to hand of the "Sydney Morning Herald" the resume of the operations of the Sydney Municipal Council for the past year,…

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Cupid's Ally Match-making Mayor Arrow a Boomerang London

Evening News · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 1

ALD. HODSWORTH, a former Mayor of Wallasey made his year of office notable by public appeals for husbands for the…

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Beasley Again Labor Council President

The Sun · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 9

The Labor Council's officers for the year will be elected on Thursday night. At first Mr. J. Beasley did not intend to stand again for the presidency, but a…

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DISMISSED City Council Officer the Civic Garage

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 4

A stir was created in civic circles during the week-end by the dismissal from the City Council service of the garage superintendent (Mr. H. W…

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Tennis Council's Ruling. Exhibition Matches. Amateurs and Professionals. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 17

In response to request from the New South Wales Association for a ruling, the council of the Australasian Tennis Association, at its meeting on Friday. night, considered the position of amateurs and…

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