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Council & local affairs, 1927

5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 250

Lord Mayor at Orange ORANGE

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 4

The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Sydney were given a civic welcome at Orange this morning by Dr. Colvin, Mayor…

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Lord Mayor. Reception at Orange. Orange

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 10

In the presence of a large and representative gathering, the Lord Major and Lady Mayoress of Sydney (Alderman and Mrs. Mos[?] were tendered a civic reception at the…

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New Liberal Council LONDON

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 7

Under the presidency of Viscount Grey a new Liberal Council is being formed, with separate headquarter, unassociated with the official Liberal…

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Labour Council. Attitude Towards A.w.u

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 11

The action of the A.W.U. convention in refusing to receive the delegate sent by the Trades and Labour Council to ask for the withdrawal of Mr. Grayndler from the industrial…

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Liberal Party. New Council Formed. London, Jan. 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 11

Under the presidency of viscount Grey, a new Liberal party council is being formed. It will have separate headquarters, but will not be dissociated from the official Liberal…

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THE A.W.U. Federal Convention Labor Council's Threats Katoomba

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 7

Although the A.W.U. conference did not assemble during the weekend, the committee appointed to deal with Federal and State awards…

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Waiting for Rates to Pay the Men Blaxland Shire Dlitical Excuses Quite Wide of the Mark [?]

The Labor Daily · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 4

Blaxlare s[?] is in finacial stracts being unable to pay its workmen until the rates come in The Council has neather money…

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Will Go Grayndler; U.S.A. A.W.U. Decides Blow for Labor Council Katoomba

The Sun · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 9

To-day the A.W.U. Conference, ignoring the protests of the Trades and Labor Council, and strongly criticising Mr. J…

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Legislative Council's Powers Greater Than House of Lords the Right to Veto People's Wish Stirring Addresses by Labor Stalwarts

The Labor Daily · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 1

THAT Labor m the State is girding on its sword for what is hoped to be a victorious battle with the forces of reaction was apparent from the vigorous speeches at Lidcombe Town Hall on Saturday night. The occasion was the annual social of the Reid Federal Electoral…

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I.o.u. Municipal Finance Deferred Payment System Contractors Find Cash

The Sun · Monday 24 January 1927 · page 11

An artful device for stalling off creditors is being g applied by many municipal councils in New South Wales. Like most methods which are superficially ingenious, the plan is simplicity itself; as the conjurer says: "It's so…

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Lord Mayor's £5000 May be Big Margin Aldermen's Query

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 2

The recommendation of the finance committee of the City Council that £5000 be paid to the Lord Mayor (Ald. Mostyn), in addition to his ordinary…

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Strong Posts Aldermen Critical Woollahra's Loyalty

The Sun · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 10

If the committee in charge of arrangements for the Royal visit undertakes to reserve for the Woollahra Council a place on which it can form…

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"The Only Way" Alderman's Trying Walk

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 5

Alderman Baker, of Cabra-Vale, cannot be accused of having good roads made in front of his residence. Being the last, to arrive at the council…

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Mayoral Chair. Not Wanted by Aldermen. BOMBALA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 11

After a dondlook in the municipal council, extending over several weeks, none of the aldermen desiring to accept the Mayoralty, a letter from the Minister for Local…

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Music in the Air Sydney Municipal Band Lord Mayor's Hope

The Sun · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 15

"I hope that during the next 12 months Sydney will have its own municipal band." When the Lord Mayor, Alderman…

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Sydney Pageant. Lord Mayor's Proposal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 15

The Lord Mayor stated yesterday that to mark the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Sydney, he was particularly anxious that there should be a gorgeous pageant…

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Fairfield Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 2

Both the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor were absent from the meeting of the Fairfield Council on Tuesday night. Alderman Anthony was voted to the…

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JOY-RIDING. By City Aldermen. Country Trips. Town Clerk's Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 11

Alderman Walder has supplied to the "Herald" the following copy of a minute from the Town Clerk to the Lord Mayor. dated May 10. 1026, which was received…

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Civic Hotel. Demand for Inquiry. Amazing Methods. Described by Alderman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 11

Reform aldermen, who, as a party, will, at the City Council to-ntght, oppose the acceptance of a tender at £45 weekly for the Empire Hotel, declare that the whole matter…

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Council Employees' Picnic

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 3

The municipal employees will hold their annual picnic at Clifton Gardens on March 10. Parramatta Council employees have…

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