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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 250

20 Years' Service Alderman Resigns Katoomba

Evening News · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 11

AFTER more than twenty years service in Katoomba Council during which he was several times Mayor. Ald. George James has resigned. He will…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 12

In the Legislative Council, on the motion of Mr. Willis, the Family Endowment Bill was read the third time, and returned to the Legislative Assembly…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 2

At the last meeting of Kogarah Council a healthy state of finances was disclosed, all funds showing a credit balance as follows: -- General fund…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 16

The regular meeting of the Ryde Council was held on Wednesday, 16th instant. when Alderman C. Dyer (Mayor) presided, and was supported by Aldermen Law,…

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Council's Dilemma

The Propeller · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 6

At the last meeting of Hurstville Council Ald. Smith said he was disgusted with the manner in which work in Woodville Ward was progressing: in fact, he…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 6

At the last meeting of Hurstville Council a further communication was received from the Industrial Commission of New South Wales regarding…

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Mayor on Lorry Won't Wear Robes

Evening News · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 17

"WILL you wear your [?] Mayor of Rockdale was asked last night by Ald. Levey when the Brighton Surf Club invited the Mayor…

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Law Report. No. 1 Jury Causes. (Before Mr. Justice Gordon and jury.) Action Against Council. Rose v Waverley Municipal Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 8

This atttion was brought by Annie Rose, Hall and O'Brien streets, Bondi against the Council of the Municipality of Waverley, plaintiff claiming £500 compensation for…

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Literary Section Election of Officers. Lecture by Alderman E. S. Marks

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 5

Mr. A. Shackel, J.P., presided at a meeting held in the library of the Maccabean Institute on "Thursday evening, March-17…

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Now the Chocolate Wheels Will Spin Alderman L. A. Simpson's Equine Succeeds

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 12

Alderman L. A. Simpson, president of Parramatta Charities' Carnival, will have plenty of money for the chocolate wheels this week…

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Progress Association Combined Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 7

The first annual meeting of the combined Progress Associations was held on March 9. The officers elected for the ensuing…

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Bexley Council v “Hurry Uppers.”

The St George Call · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 2

As the “Hurry Up” Leaguers have had the temerity to hurl a cricket glove in the face of the Bexley Council it is well that they should know the…

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Cows Beware ! Council on Warpath

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 3

The works committee of Auburn Council has recommended that Mayor Briggs be authorised to employ a man for one week to impound and stray stock…

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Ald. Atkinson's Idea Council's Picture Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 3

On Monday evening, the local picture showmen made application to Auburn Council for the use of the new Town Hall, on completion, for the purpose of…

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S.C. Trades Council Wollongonq

The Labor Daily · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 3

At a meeting of representatives of South Coast trades unions to be held in the Minors' Hull. Wollongong. on Saturday evening next, arragements…

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Katoomba Council Administration Criticised KATOOMBA

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 14

A well-attended meeting was held at Leura last night to protest against the alleged high municipal valuations. The purpose of the meeting was to…

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Council Procedure. Casting Vote and Clerk's Minutes

The Land · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 11

Questions of procedure are constantly arising at council meetings and occasionally the solicitor of the Shires Association, Mr. A. R. Bluett, is aslccd…

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City Council Owns Houses of Ill Fame

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 2

“When the Duke and Duchess of York go through Sydney, they will pass within 100 yards of some of the city-owned dens of vice…

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Railway to Cronulla. Wanted by Sutherland Council

The Propeller · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 6

At Wednesday night's meeting of Sutherland Shire Council, Councillor Hand moved that the President be asked to call a public meeting at…

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High Council Rates Inquiry Asked for Katoomba

Evening News · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 11

AT a largely attended public meeting held at Leura. It was decided to request the Minister for Local Government to hold an inquiry into the…

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