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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 250

Deputy's Good Work Council's Recognition

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 7

During the absence on holiday of the Town Clerk at Fairfield, the deputy (Mr. Jones) carried out the former's duties. According to the Mayor…

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Primary Producers' Union. [?]Guar Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 3

As the monthly meeting of the [?] branch of the [?] Producers Union, it was decided to ask central ess[?], though the States council, to ask the P[?]…

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Golf. N.s.w. Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 17

A meeting of the New South Wales Golf Council was held yesterday, at which there were present Messrs. W. A. Windeyer (chairman). E. J. B. Macarthur, C. W. Rundle, P…

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The Duke's Visit Labor Council Action

The Labor Daily · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 6

On the grounds that the visit of the Duke of York to Australia had been arranged for purely imperialist purposes and because the British…

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A Boycott. Declared by Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 17

The Labour Council, at its weekly meeting, last night, carried a resolution which, in effect, declares the Duke of York's visit to Australia "black," and calls on members of…

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Producers' Council Activities Reviewed Annual Report

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 3

The annual report of the Producers' Association's central council indicates that many mutters affecting the interests of Primary producers were…

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Civic Garage. Council's Inquiry. Misuse of Cars

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 14

Giving evidence last evening before the sub-committee appointed by the City Council to inquire in to the administration of the civic garage, the city cleaning engineer…

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Fairfield Park Big Scheme Mooted Council Considering

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 7

An ambitions scheme for the re-modelling of the sports ground, Pair-field Park, was outlined by representatives of the sports committee of that…

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Endowment Bill "Gagged Through" Sent to Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 5

When the Family Endowment Bill was called on for the third reading, several Opposition members rose to speak yesterday, but…

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Hunt's Creek Reserve "Council Shouldn't Control"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 12

Hunt's Creek Water Reserve, an area of 117 acres, will shortly be gazetted as a public recreation reserve. The control of the land for such purposes will then…

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New Lighting System. St. George County Council Scheme

The Propeller · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 1

The St. George County Council has devised a new lighting system, under which reductions will be made in the charges for street lights in the main…

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MAIZE-GROWERS Fixing the Standard Meeting of the Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 17

The N.S.W. Maize- Growers' Committee decided at a recent meeting, to seek representation at the conference of the costal maize-growers,…

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Mission to U.S.A. Labour Council's Cable. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 17

At a meeting of the Melbourne Trades Hall Council to-night the secretary (Mr. E. J. Holloway) reported that the following cable had been sent to the president of the…

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"Sleep Disturbed" by Glebe Flour Mill Council Goes to See

Evening News · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 15

GLEBE Council is never tardy about investigating complaints by intepayers. After hearing a report from Ald. Rock last night of…

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Should County Council Run Trams ? Won’t Pay for Axle Grease !

The St George Call · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 2

At Hurstville Council last night when Rockdale Council’s request came before it for power to be delegated to County Council to take over all the trams of…

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Labor Council Last Night. Trades Congress Hearty Co-operation Melbourne, May 3

The Labor Daily · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 5

IT was decided by the Trades and Labor Council last night to use all means to bring to a successful issue, the forthcoming Trades Union…

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The Council and the Electoral Bill. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 12

Sir,—The position taken up by the members of the Legislative Council who approved of the amendment foreshadowed by me in the Parliamentary Electorates Bill is simple…

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DUKE and Duchess of York. May Visit Rockdale Municipality

The St George Call · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 5

As it is possible that the Duke and Duchess of York may visit the Rockdale Municipality next month, all citizens of the district are invited to…

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Nepean Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 February 1927 · page 3

The regular monthly meeting of the Nepean Shire Council was sheld on 9th inst., when there were present:—Cr, T. G. Scott (President) and Crs,…

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Blacktown Shire Council an Impounding Trouble

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 February 1927 · page 2

The regularly fortnightly meeting of Blacktown Shire Council was held on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present:—The President (Cr, W. T…

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