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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 250

Council to Go Nova Scotia Crisis Halifax

The Sun · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 23

The Lieutenant-Governor (Judge Tory), in his speech from the throne at the opening of the Nova Scotia Assembly, said that the Government…

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Huge Works Achieved by Sutherland Shire How District Grew Still Forging Ahead

Evening News · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 11

ACHIEVEMENTS to the credit of Sutherland Shire Council were out by Cr. Moure, in his sixth presidential report last night, as…

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Bills in Council Good Progress Is Made State Insurance

The Labor Daily · Thursday 3 February 1927 · page 5

THE Closer Settlement and Returned Soldiers' Settlement (Amendment), Dried Fruits, and Pistol License Bills passed their third readings in the…

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Hospitable Ratepayers To Aid Aldermen

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 2

No difficulty was experienced by the Lidcombe aldermen in securing conveyance to the Cordeaux Dam ceremony on Thursday…

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About a Main "Absurd," Says Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 18

The Water Board provoked a little comment when it informed Parramatta Council on Monday of its intention to lay 420 yards of 4in. main in the…

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Water Board Elections Alderman Dunbar to Stand

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 2

Alderman Dunbar, of the Lidcombe Council, will be a candidate for the Water Board election…

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A Close Call Aldermen in Car Meeting Lapses

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 2

On the road between Bulli and Tom Ugly's Point yesterday afternoon three aldermen and the Town Clerk of Glebe had a narrow escape from disaster…

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Aldermen Late After Cordeaux Trip Blamed the Tyres

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 15

The outing of the civic fathers at the Gardens Dam caramony yesterday was responsible for the usual meting of Globe Council last…

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Aldermen Were Hungry Luncheon Rushed Speaker Counted Out

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 1

The peace of the picturesque Cordeaux dam site was rudely disturbed yesterday by the 750 people who motored out to witness the…

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Dangerous Hoardings Block Traffic View Alderman Barker's Allegation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 2

"I would not be surprised if there was a big smash at the spot when the next Rosehill race meeting comes on," stated Alderman Barker at Lidcombe…

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Mayor of Moree Resigns. Moree

The Land · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 13

Alderman Cummins, Mayor of Moree, this morning announced his resignation as Mayor and as a member of the council. He first entered the…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 14

In the Legislative Council, the Government Insurance (Enabling and Validating) Bill was read the third time, and returned to the Legislative Assembly…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 6

At the last meeting of Kogarah Council it was decided to make a charge of 3d for the removal of each garbage receptacle from premises situated on land…

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Pyrmont Bridge Suggested Closing Mayor Wyatt Surprised

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 2

In order to galvanise the various municipalities and other bodies into action, in a united protest against the suggested closing of Pyrmont Bridge,…

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City Council Flats

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 10

In a letter, to the Editor of the "Herald" a correspondent complains that three weeks ago he applied at the Town Hall for a tenancy of a flat in the Strickland Buildings, which…

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In the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 6

The Liquor (Amendment) Bill was read a first time in the Legislative Council yesterday. The second reading of the measure was made an order…

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Oatley Labour Council

The Propeller · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 1

The first annual mooting of the Oatley Electorate Labour Council was recently hold at Schlocffel's Hall, Mortdale, when delegates were present from…

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"Even If It's Bruce" Lord Mayor Pays Tribute

The Sun · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 11

"It is right and proper that we pay a tribute to the position of Prime Minister of Australian -- even if, at the pre[?] [?]sent time. It is in the hands of Mr…

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"Without Foundation" Aldermen and Engineer "That White Way Scheme" Severe Criticism of Officer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 6

"I resent the report as submitted by the electrical engineer on the 'White Way' scheme. He overstepped the mark by putting it in so quickly,…

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Cemetery Road Council Impatient

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 2

Lidcombe Council has agreed to make overtures, through Parliamentary representatives, with a view to expediting the work of reconstructing the road from the…

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