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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 250

The World of Women WEDDINGS Lord Mayor [?] Best Man BEASLEY--CRBIGHTON

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 10

The wedding of Miss Alma Creighton, eldest daughter of the late A. Creighton and Mrs. I. Moran, of Pittwater Road, Manly, and Mr. John…

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The N.r.a. Council. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 10

Sir,—From a civilian rifleman's point of view, the only interesting fact about the election of the executive of the National Rifle Association, reported in yesterday's "Herald," is that the…

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Suspended Brisbane Trades' Council Pres. American Mission Action by General Sec. Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 1

Mr. J. C. Valentino, president of the Brisbane Trades and Labor Council, has been suspended from office because of his having acted…

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Mission to U.S.A. Queensland Delegate. Suspended by Labour Council. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 12

According to a report in the official Labour organ the executive of the Trades and Labour Council on Friday night decided to suspend Mr. J. C. Valentine, president of the council,…

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West Maitland Municipality. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 12

Recently a petition was forwarded from Branxton to the Minister for Local Government, asking for amalgamation with the neighbouring municipality of Greta. A section…

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Municipal Election Cowra

The Sun · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 5

There were seven candidates for the extraordinary vacancy on the municipal council, the result being the election of Dr. Roberts,…

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Sale of Gas Plant Alderman Watson in Favor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 6

Alderman Watson, of Liverpool, states that a report of his utterances regarding the proposed sale of the Liverpool plant to the Australian Gaslight Co. is…

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Blackheath Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 12

The Mayor of Blackheath (Alderman Board), referring to the "Herald's" report respecting the resignations of the town clerk of Blackheath (Mr. Samuel Green) and of the electrical…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of Ryde Council was held on Wednesday, 2nd instant. There were present the Mayor (Alderman C. Dyer), and all seats at the…

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Council Staffs Reciprocal Visits

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 28

Sixteen members of the office staffs of the Melbourne City Council, are to arrive in Sydney on March 1 for a week's holiday, during which they will…

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"Young Fellow the Duke of York" Mayor Objects "Disloyalty' Banned

Evening News · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 6

WHEN Aid. Buckley at Marrickville Council last night referred is the [?] of the York as a [?] follow be was [?] reb[?] by the…

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Loan Council Mr. Lang Adamant Federal Authority Opposed

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 9

"It is not often that one finds himself in the happy position of having his facts supported by his opponents," said the Premier (Mr…

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Loan Council. Mr. Lang's Objections. "The States Hamstrung."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 15

"It is not often that one finds himself in the happy position of having his facts supported by his opponents." said Mr. Lang (Premier) yesterday…

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Spending Orgy Deficit of £160,000 City Council's Record

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 1

Computations, as yet incomplete, place the City Council's deficit for last year at £90,000. As the previous year's deficit was…

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Loan Council Premier Combats Page Why He Holds Aloof "State's Own Business"

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

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Fairfield's "Canals" Disgrace to Municipality

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

Fairfield gas two very large water channels popularly terminal "canals," running through the town. They early the storin-water from a…

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Kuring-gai Shire Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 16

An election to fill the vacancy in the Kuringgal Shire Council caused by the resignation of Mr. W. A. Farr, will be held on February 19. The nominations received for the vacancy…

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Union Music Aldermen's Taste

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 13

The allocation of £1000 by the City Council for music in parks during the year created discord rather than harmony at the council meeting last night…

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Acting Lord Mayor

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 4

Ald. F. Green was elected acting Lord Mayor of Sydney at last night's meeting of the City Council during the two weeks' absence of Ald. Moslyn…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 16

In the Legislative Council, the President (Mr. Flowers) reported that the Governor had assented to the Dentists (Amendment) Bill…

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