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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 250

Alderman's Car Collides With Van

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 1

As Alderman A. Simpson was proceeding in his ear to his home in Alice-street, Harris Park, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, he collided with a motor-van…

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Can't Sing Granville Aldermen Alarmed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 2

"They don't expect us to sing, do they?" exclaimed' Alderman Porter amidst laughter at the Granville Council, when a letter was read from the State Director…

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Out in the Open Alderman Cheetham's Way

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 5

Alderman T. Cheetham, who is standing for re-election as a Water Board representative, is a great stickler for open meetings, where the ratepayers' money…

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Granville Buses Should Stop Alderman Stanton Again

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 2

"That the Superintendent of Traffic be requested to terminate the license of the motor bus service, plying between South Granville and Auburn, on the…

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Why Rosehill ? The Increased Values Alderman Porter Asks

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 2

The Valuer-General forwarded a supplementary list to Granville Council this week, stating that the unimproved capital value of properties to South-street,…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 1

At the last meeting of Hurstville Council the Estate Agent for Railways notified that it was the intention of the Commissioners to sell land adjacent to…

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Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 12

The secretary of the Labour Council (Mr. J. S. Garden) reported to the weekly meeting last night that the Brisbane Labour Council had also withdrawn its delegate from the…

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Auburn Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 3

At the meeting of the Auburn Council on Monday night, the Mayor (Alderman Briggs) presided. Others present were; Aldermen Keighery, Davidson,…

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Liverpool Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of Liverpool Council was held on Tuesday evening. Prior to commencement of business, a vote of condolence with the relatives of…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 12

In the Legislative Council, the President (Mr. Flowers) reported that the Governor had assented to the Wild Flower and Native Plants Bill and the Land Agents' Bill…

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Ermington-Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 9

The fortnightly meeting of the Ermington-Rydalmere Council was held on Monday, when the Mayor (Alderman George Hughes) presided over a full…

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In the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 2

In the Legislative Council the!President read a message from the Governor, announcing that leave of absence had been granted to Messrs…

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Auburn Council's Closed Doors

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 4

AUBURN Council can claim to be unique in the handling of civic affairs. And the claim is one that is unlikely to be challenged by other municipal bodies. The distinctiveness lies in the fact that the bulk of its public…

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Slimy Street Council Takes Action

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 2

At a meeting of the Granville Council this week, notice of motion was given by the Mayer that as a work of urgent necessity—kerbing and guttering be…

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Maize Industry. Australian Council. Inaugural Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 9

The first meeting of the Australian Maizegrowers' Council was held yesterday, at the Commonwealth offices. Mr. Paterson (Minister for Markets and Migration) presided…

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Maize Council Stabilisation Scheme Reports on Storage

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 6

At the first meeting, of the Australian Maize-growers' Council, presided over by Mr. Paterson (Minister for Markets and Migration), at the…

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Bexley's Buses and Tram. Will Council Run Buses ?

The St George Call · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 2

At last meeting of Bexley Council, Mr, A. Denner applied for- permission to run a line of buses between Hurstville and Arncliffe along Forest Road…

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At Rangitoto Baulkham Hills Council Bus Question Again

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 18

The rural father at present controlling the destinies of Baulkham Hills Council assembled on Tuesday at Rangitoto. Before the critical reader has time to…

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Year of Progress Trades and Labor Council Secretary's Review

The Labor Daily · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 6

MR. Garden, secretary of Sydney Trades and Labor Council, submitted his annual report last night, dealing at great length with all phases…

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A Rockdale Feud Shopman and Council Forty Years Ago

Evening News · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 4

TO deices the wishes of Rocksale Council, 40 years ago, a property owner erected a shop on a street corner, leaving three fast of…

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