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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 250

In the Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 11

In the Legislative Council yesterday, on the motion of Mr. Lane Mullins, the Sir Moses Monteflore Jewish Home Bill was referred to a select committee,…

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Sunday Cricket. Firm Attitude of Hurstville’s Mayor

The St George Call · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 2

Last night at Hurstville Council, Penshurst A.L.P. asked why cricket had been prevented on Penshurst Park on Sunday afternoons. Ald. Ward said…

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"Current Rates" Mayor not Satisfied with "This or That"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 7

Inspector Wylie, of tile Local Government Department, recently spent two days making a test Inspection of Cabra-Vale Council's books and accounts…

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Branch Reports. Corowa District Council

The Land · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 2

The following delegates attended the Corowa District Council annual meeting on February 18:—Messrs. J. Lumby (chairman), A. McDonald and S. Howard (Balldale), J. Lumby…

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The Sydney Council Industrial Unionism

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 2

The report on Industrial Organisation presented by special committee of the Labor Council at its meeting of February 24th, and to be…

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Will Confer Council and Board

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 3

As the result of a communication from the Main Roads Board in regard to the reconstruction of Parramatta-road, from Day-street to Sutherland-street, in…

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Reverse Gear No Inquiry Into "Joy Riding" "Scandal Mongering" Move to Stifle Committee, Says Reform Aldermen

The Sun · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 13

Complaining that his recent minute to the City Council concerning the need for an immediate inquiry into the whole of the activities of the Municipal Garage had been misinterpreted by the Investigation Committee a fortnight ago, the Lord Mayor…

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St. George Tramways. Council's Novel Scheme

The Propeller · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 3

Rockdale Council recently approached the other councils of the St. George district, asking for an expression of opinion as to the advisability of…

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Primary Producers' Union. Richmond River Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 12

AT the annual meeting of the Richmond River [?] council of the Primary Producers' Union, at [?] last week, the delegates from the various branches [?] the…

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Skin Wool Privy Council Appeal Case Dismissed

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 4

The chairman of the Central Wool Committee (Sir John Higgins) has [?] solved a cable message from London stating that in the Bardsley action…

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Girraween's Troubles Bumpy Road Council Votes £60

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 15

Girraween Parents and Citizens' Association asked Holroyd Council to instal a street light in Carinya-road, between Oramzi and Girraween roads…

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League of Nations Council. London, March 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 11

The League of Nations Council will meet at Geneva for the first time with a German chairman next week, when Dr. Stresemann will preside…

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Coal Expert Special Council Meeting Rescission Motion

The Sun · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 2

A special meeting of the City Council has been summoned by the Lord Mayor Alderman Mostyn, for Monday, at 3 p.m. to consider a motion to rescind…

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St. George County Council. New Trading Scheme

The Propeller · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 1

The St. George County council, which supplies electric current throughout its constituent areas of Kogarah, Hurstville, Rockdale, and Bexley, and last year made…

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Alleged Misuse. Council's Cars. No Investigation. Reformers Protest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 11

"You are a funny lot: upon my word, you are." This was Alderman Stephen's comment upon the action of the Lord Mayor and Labour…

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Should County Council Run Trams ? Tickled to Death

The St George Call · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 2

Rockdale Council last night informed Hurstville Council of the conference to take place on Tuesday evening, 29th, in County Council Chamber…

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Endowment Again in Leg. Council Mr. Willis Moves

The Labor Daily · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 4

In the Legislative Council last night Mr. Willis gave notice of his intention to move to-day:-- "That the House consider forthwith…

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Women and the Legislative Council. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 10

Sir,—I do not wish to enter into any controversy as to the rights of the members of the Women's Central Organisation Committee of the A.L.P. who demanded an interview…

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A.l.p. Conference Seale Supported by Labor Council Careys Explanation

Evening News · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 8

THE latest development in the A.L.P. crisis over the fixing of the date of the annual conference for Easter in the support that is…

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N.S.W. Crown Lands Available for Selection Settlement Purchase Area. Rellinean Land District. Nambucca Shire

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 3

Settlement Purchase Farm within Help's Settlement Purchase Area, county of Releigh, Parish of Dowra, one block of 200-acres. Capl[?]al value £4[?] 15[?]., stamp duty £81 four miles…

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