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Council & local affairs, 1927

5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 250

"The Nearest Race" Alderman Bowden's Joke

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

While making a jocular speech at the public send-off to Alderman and Mrs. G. C. Gollan, at Auburn, on Wednesday night, Alderman Bowden (Mayor of…

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"Many New Industries" Granville Mayor's Forecast

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

Alderman F. Bowden (Mayor of Granville) view 1927 with every hope. He Says:— "I look forward with optimism to a…

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Will Forge Ahead Liverpool Mayor's Faith

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

Alderman R. Whitfield, Mayor of Liverpool, has faith in that historic town. In reply to inquiries, he made the following statement:—…

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Mayor Wyatt Optimistic Lidcombe's Bright Outlook

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

Alderman E. N. Waytt, Mayor of Lidcombe, expresses the following optimistic views:— "Lidcombe to-day is developing rapidly,…

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Civic Critics Lord Mayor Hits Back

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 4

"I NOTICE that this [?] Daily Telegraph [?] sleep has discovered that a new Lord M[?] has taken [?]…

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Council Attendance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 2

The Mayor of Lidcombe, (Alderman E. N. Wyatt) was excused from the Council meeting on Wednesday night, in order to attend the end-off to the ex-Mayor of…

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Alderman Dudley West Returns From Abroad Impressions of the Tour

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 13

Putting aside his building plans, and throwing off the cares of civic administration temporarily, Alderman Dudley West, of Auburn, packed up his bags…

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The Jubilee Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 7

The present members of the municipal council, with the exception of Ald. A. W. Pearce, were elected, at the ordinary election held on December 5,…

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Puzzle for Council

The Sun · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 13

L[?]combe Council last night decided to take legal advice whether it can prevent owners of property permitting the erection of hoardings on their…

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Council Employees' Holidays

The St George Call · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 1

The Local Government Association forwarded to Hurstville Council expression of opinion with regard to awards in connection with holidays of Council…

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No Hoardings Council's Decree

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 2

Representations are to be made to the Meat Board asking them to discontinue erecting hoardings on their property along Parramatta-road…

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The Wrong Road Council Confused

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 7

At its meeting on December 30, Cabra-Vale Council had before it a letter from St. Marys Council stating that application had already been made to the Main…

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Water Street Council Takes Note

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 3

Lidcombe Council has informed Auburn Council that Water-street, between Graham-street and Cockthorpe-road, will be taken into consideration for…

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Blacktown Council Light Letter Bag

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 15

The volume of correspondence dealt with by Blacktown Council on Tuesday was below average. In their enjoyment of the festive season, some apparently…

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Suburban Hoardings Can Council Prevent?

Evening News · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 13

THE question whether a council can prevent [?] owners from allowing hoardings to be erected on their property, was discussed by Lidcombe…

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Patriotic Council Supports Local Goods

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 5

"Prospect and Sherwood Council was one of the first to give preference to Australia-made goods," said Ald. Preamp at the last meeting of that…

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Own Valuation Council Takes Note

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 2

Following requests from residents of the northern portions of Lidcombe—particularly those around the Marne Park Soldier Settlement—for a recreation…

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Doings in Councils "You Fellows" Then They Saw Red Caucus Kick Alderman and His Vote

The Sun · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 10

"You're a liar. You're a dirty, contemptible liar." The sizzling epithets hurtled through the air at the Glebe Council meeting…

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Kogarah Council— Sick and Accident Fund

The St George Call · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

That the outdoor staff of the Kogarah Municipal Council was as efficient conscientious and well organised as that of any other shire Council or…

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Auburn Honors Worthy Citizens Ex-Mayor and Mrs. Gollan "Popular Wherever They Go"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 3

A large and representative gathering of Auburn residents met at the Empire Hall on Wednesday night to do honor to Alderman G. C. Gollan and Mrs. Collan,…

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