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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 250

Hurstville Council. Copyright

The St George Call · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 6

When the circular from the Local Government Association, re protest against the Australian Performing Rights Association, came before…

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Glebe Council Vacancies Filled

Evening News · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 9

MESSRS. James Joseph Lahiff and William Parton have been elected to fill the vacancies in Glebe Council, caused by the resignations of…

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Bad Footpath Council Will Consider

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

Some little time ago, C. Swanston and E. Holyoak complained of the conditions of the footpath on the south side of Elmroad, between Park and Garden roads;…

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All Agog! Doings in Council

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

All Blacktown is agog over the doings of the local Shire Council at its last meeting, as reported in Friday's "Argus."…

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Kurrajong Road Deputation to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 10

At Liverpool Council meeting on Tuesday evening, representatives of Prestons and Hillview Parents and Citizens' Associations stressed the necessity of having…

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Millet Growers. Hunter District Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 13

At the annual meeting of the Hunter district council of the Millet-Growers' Association, held at West Maitland, a few days ago, a…

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Council Waits For Water Board

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

Mr. N. Hammerston, of Guildford, wrote to Holroyd Council, requesting it to clear the watercourse in the Esplanade. He pointed out that the work was…

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Debentures Due Auburn Council's Obligations

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 2

At the meeting of the aldermen of Auburn Municipality, held on Monday evening, the Commonwealth Bank advised that debenture No. 1 on respect to loan of…

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Working Class Sport Labor Council's Plans

The Labor Daily · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 6

Mr. Garden, secretary to the Labor Council, last night stated that the executive had recommended that the Eight Hours Committee be approuched…

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Kogarah Council Uproar. "Disgraceful State of Affairs."

The Propeller · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 1

Kogarah Council's meeting ended in disorder last Monday night, when little more than half the business had been dealt with. After stormy scenes two…

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In the Council Amendments to Marketing Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 7

In the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon Mr. Lane Mullins moved the second reading of the Sir Moses Monteflore Jewish Home Bill. The…

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NO. 2 Full Court. (Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Ferguson, and Mr. Justice Davidson.) S. F. BOWSER and Co. (Inc.), v Randawick Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 8

Argument was concluded in this case, ana the Court reserved Judgment. DISPUTE ABOUT APPRENTICES. Murray Bros., Ltd., v Australian Timber…

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The Basic Wage Extravagant Request Caucus und Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 2

The Parliamentary Labor caucus, on Monday, forced the Cabinet to take stops to provide an effective basic wage. This action wan taken owing…

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Should County Council Run Trams ? a Guarantee Proposal

The St George Call · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 2

When the invitation from Rockdale Council to attend conference on 26th inst. came before Bexley Council, Aid. Dow[?]ett said be thought a conference…

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"Faked" Photograph of Mr. Garden Labor Council Report Federal M.'sP. CHARGED

The Labor Daily · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 6

THE matter of the alleged "faked" photograph of Mr. J. H. Garden, used at the last Federal elections, was revived at the Labor Council last…

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The Legislative Council an Institution That Is Rendering Eminent Service to the Community

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 1

It would be very greatly to be regretted it [?] up, in the minds of any section of the people, the iden that the Legislative Council was…

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Kogarah Council Breaks Down and Breaks Up Storm Blows Straight Into Minute Book

The St George Call · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 2

Last Monday night Kogarah Council became a little more excited than usual, one of the chief elements being the minute book for a brief moment…

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To-morrow's Fight Municipal Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 4

To-morrow a municipal election to fill the vacancy in Parramatta Council caused by the retirement of Alderman H. E. Bird will be held…

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R.s.p.c.a. Appeal for Municipal Help

The St George Call · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 6

Mr. E. J. Hill, Publicity Officer of the above, writes :— Probably no alderman in any municipal council is au fait with every…

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Municipal Employees Never Brighter Their Record Picnic

The Labor Daily · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 6

THAT the musical outlook, so far as the municipal employees were concerned was never brighter, was the statement of Mr. J. Kaine,…

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