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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 250

Liberal Council. Formally Constituted. London, Feb. 11

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

The Liberal Council has been formally constituted. Lord Gladstone, on rising to propose Viscount Grey as president, received a tremendous ovation. The vice-presidents…

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The Moving Picture Show Outwitting the Council

The Sun · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 8

"Plum," said Mr. Lang, "what's all this about the Council preparing, to chuck my endowment scheme overboard?"…

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Why Germany? Alderman's Hostility

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 12

Forcible objection's to trade with Germany were made by Ald. Laws yesterday afternoon. When Ald. Courtenay suggested at…

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'Too Many Pals' in Free Baths Seats Aldermen Accused

Evening News · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 12

City aldermen are annoyed through being accused of having exceeded privileges granted by the Swimming Association when big…

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Eastwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of Eastwood Council was held on Wednesday last, when, with the exception of Alderman Hull, all aldermen were it attendance…

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Hornsby Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Hornsby Shire Council was held on Thursday last, when Councillor P. C. James presided over a frill Council, with, the exception of…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 5

The regular meeting of Dundas Council was held on Wednesday last, when there was a full attendance, with the exception of Alderman Hicking who is on…

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Rum-running. Mayor Convicted. New York, Feb. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 11

At Edgewater, New Jersey, arrangements are being made for the Mayor, Mr. Henry Wishel, who was sentenced to a year's imprisonment in connection with rum-running,…

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Council Criticised. Cessnock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 11

About 1000 men attended the aggregate meeting at Cessnock to-day. The deliberations lasted over four hours. Mr. T. Hoare, president of the northern district branch of…

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The Royal Visit. Woollahra Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 10

Some time ago the Woollahra Council [?]timated to the State Director of the Royal visit to New South Wales, that it was unable to co-operate with the organising committee…

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On Its Dig. Council and Swimmers

The Sun · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 19

The City Council feels hurt. It alleges discourteous treatment by the N.S.W. Swimming Association. Statements were made lately that…

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Plight of Mayor To Govern City From Prison Cell New York

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 7

At Edgewater (New Jersey) arrangements are being made for the Mayor, Henry Wishel, who was sentenced to a year's imprisonment in…

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Council Coal Slight Shortage Ten Weeks' Supply

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 5

Ten weeks' supply of coal is held by the City Council Electricity Department, so that no shortage of electrical current need be feared for…

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On the Land. Producers' Central Council. Ninth Annual Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 9

The annual report of the Producers' Associations' central council indicates that many matters affecting primary producers came under review during the year. While the council…

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Good Gracious, Annabel: Sunday Picnics! St. Peters Uproar Club and Council

Evening News · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 4

THE application d a local Sunshine Club for the loan of chairs for a Sunday picnic, and also for the free use of the St. Peters Town…

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Council Garage Inquiry Press Admitted Civic Reform Tactics Mr. Layton's Plain Talk

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 5

ATTEMPTS by Civic "Reform" aldermen to restrict the municipal garage inquiry into a "muckraking campaign against the officers of the…

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Mission to U.S.A. Labour Council's Letter. to American Federation. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 12

It was stated by the secretary of the Melbourne Trades Hall Council (Mr. E. J. Holloway) to-day, that no cable message had just been sent to the United States protesting…

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City Streets. "Shocking Condition." Alderman Attacks Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 15

Alderman O'Dea, who was vice-chairman of the works committee of the City Council last year, yesterday charged the aldermen of the present City Council with deliberately…

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"Disgraceful Roads" Alderman's Charge

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 4

"I have come to the conclusion they you are trying in very way to [?] your officers, who are endeavoring to put the roads in order."…

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To Stick Together Waverley Aldermen

Evening News · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 7

Waverley alderman want to form strong post when the Duke and Duchess of York pass by Believing in the power of unity, they…

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