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Council & local affairs, 1927

5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 250

Federal Loan Council. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 17

The loan requirements of the Commonwealth and the States were reviewed at a meeting of the Federal Loan Council, which was opened in Melbourne to-day by the Federal…

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Let It Drop Council and Association

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of Merrylands Progress Association, held at the residence of Mr. W. Law, on February 3 Mr. F. A. Kenyon presided over a good…

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Smoking at Council Table. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 14

Because the council by five votes to four, decided at last night's meeting to permit, members to smoke at the table, Alderman H. G. Davies, an ex-Mayor, who is a…

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The Council and the Liquor Bill

The Land · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 6

THE Labour Government heard some plain and unvarnished truth about itself from within the party on Tuesday night. The occasion was the debate in the Council on the Liquor Act Amendment Bill. To the credit of the Chamber the Bill was rejected by 25 votes to 22. This result, however, was due…

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Another Park Near Railway Station Council's Efforts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 3

For some time Auburn Council been anxious to acquire a portion of land at the corner of Station-road and Rawson-street for recreation purposes. The…

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Garden Homes Auburn Competition Council Gives Assistance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 3

Auburn is to indulge in a garden competition for residents throughout the municipality. This decision was arrived at on Monday…

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Loan Council. Premier's Attitude. Regulation of Public Works

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 14

"The fundamental principle underlying my attitude towards the Loan Council," said Mr. Lang yesterday, "is that no responsible Government should abrogate its powers and…

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Leave Them Alone Council and M.R.B.

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 3

When a letter was read from Liverpool Council, asking Auburn to co-operate in urging the Main Roads Board to push on with the construction of…

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Please Explain! Baulkham Hills Council Engineer Stands by Statements

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 9

Baulkham Hills Council assembled in full force on Tuesday, Councillor J. Black presiding. PURCHASE OF ROLLER…

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Out in the Open Council Condemned "Star Chamber Methods"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 3

Auburn West ratepayers are not at all satisfied with the "Hush, hush" methods of the Auburn Council in discussing so much of their business in…

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Shires and Towns No Council Liability. Rabbits On Travelling Stock Reserves

The Land · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 3

The question of the responsibility of a council to destroy rabbits on a road passing through a travelling stock route, was stated to Mr. A. R. Bluett,…

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Loan Council Operations Succeed Attitude of N.S.W. MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 14

The Loan Council, which consists of representatives of the Federal Government and of the Governments of all the States except New South Wales,…

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George's River Bridge. Council in a Quandary. Extra £50,000 to Pay

The Propeller · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 8

At this week's meeting of Sutherland Shire Council it was stated that, because the borings and preliminary arrangements in connection with the George's…

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Minimum Wage and Five-day Week the Miners' Demand Council's Decision Latest Developments

The Labor Daily · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 5

THE crisis on the Northern coal- field has assuredly attracted attention to the conditions under which the delvert in the earth and…

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Council of lewish Women Valedictory to Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Loewenthal Reception of Mrs. Nathan and Miss Gernice

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 9

There was a very large gathering if members at the monthly meeting of the Council of Jewish women on Monday night last. Mrs…

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Public Holiday Liverpool Municipality

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 7

Liverpool Council's application to proclaim March 19 a public holiday has met with success. A letter was received by Council on…

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"Open As Day" Municipal Garage Inquiry Green Is Willin'

The Sun · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 10

"I am not personally affected in any way by the allegations of 'Joy-riding' made against aldermen, nor by any of the other alleged irregularties at the…

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Penrith Council Aldermen's Inspection of Roads

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 3

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

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The Oldest Alderman

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 1

ALD. C. W. Craig, elected Mayor of Jamberoo, is probably the oldest alderman in New South Wales haveing just completed 50 years service…

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Veteran Alderman. Mr. W. Graham

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 16

A remarkable record of civic service has been attained by Alderman William Graham, of the Darlington Municipal Council, who at the meeting of the council on February 2 completed 40…

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