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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 250

To Lower Men's Conditions Rail Heads Claims Countered by A.r.u. Leaves Labor Council

The Labor Daily · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 1

THE Railyway Commission of S.A.,Vic and N.S.W said Mr. Chapman, [?]tary of the Australian Railways Union N.S.W…

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Municipal Affairs Discussed. Katoomba

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 20

A public meeting at Leura, called to protest against the alleged high municipal valuations also gave consideration to a recent report by Messrs. Truman and Harrison, auditors,…

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District Court. (Before Judge Scholes.) a Municipality Sued. Parry v Municipality of Ryde

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 12

In this case Joseph Parry, of Belmore and Parkes streets, Ryde, sued the Council of the Municipality of Ryde, claiming £400 damages, for alteration of street levels opposite…

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Duke Writes Message of Thanks to Lord Mayor

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 March 1927 · page 2

When the Duke of York entered Government House he asked to be directed to a writing desk. On official Government House notepaper…

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Lord Mayor's Ball

Evening News · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 9
Also in The Sun

For the convenience of people proceeding to the Town Hall by car for the ball to be given by the Lord Mayor [?] Lady Mayor[?] to-night the…

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Cessnock's First Mayor CESSNOCK

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 2

Aid. J. Brown has been elected the first Mayor of Cessnock. He was for two terms president of the shire council, and for 18 months carried out the…

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Council to Pay

Evening News · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 9

Judge [?] in the District Court to-day gave a verdict for the plaintiff for £61 in an action brought by Joseph Farry against Ryde Municipal…

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Damaged Memorial Council Censured

The Sun · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 8

Eviction has arisen between the Vaucluse Council and the South African Solders Association regarding the memorial of the late Lieutenant…

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Rugby Union Council to Meet Election of Officers

Evening News · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 2

The first meeting of the new council will be held tomorrow at 11 [?] City. The selection of officers and appointment…

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Holroyd Municipality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 5

The Holroyd Council decided at its last meeting to oppose tho efforts of ratepayers in the portion of the municipality adjoining Parramatta municipality to have the…

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Municipal War Parramatta's Ambition

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 9

Parramntta's ambition is to become a city, and it considers it will not be considered such until its present population of 15,000 has been increased to…

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Lord Mayor's Coach

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 8

The cost of maintaining the couch of the Lord Mayor of London is so considerable that city dignitaries may be glad they are no longer called upon to…

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ALDERMAN McELHONE. Return From Abroad

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 10

Alderman W. P. McElhone, who returned to Sydney by the Mooltan yesterday, expressed the opinion that business in England was improving. He had noticed, he said, a feeling…

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Royal Visit Mayor's Request

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 2

The Mayor of Parramatta (Alderman W. P. Noller) is desirous that the welcome to the Duke and Duchess of York should be one worthy of the occasion,…

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Hornsby Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Hornsby Shire Council was held on Thursday, 24th inst., when President P. A. James occupied the chair; and the…

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Eastwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Eastwood Council was held on Wednesday, 23rd inst., when Alderman R. Ball (Mayor) presided. Aldermen…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 3

The regular meeting of Dundas Council was held on Wednesday, 23rd inst., when the Mayor (Alderman G. Harley) presided. Others present were: Alderman…

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Council Penalised

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 3

In a District Court action for £400 against Ryde Municipal Council. Joseph Parry, of Perry and Parkes Sts. Rvde, was yesterday awarded £61…

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People of the Day Mayor and Premier

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 6

The landing of the Duke and Duchess on Saturday serves to recall a struggle for precedence between the late Thomas Playfair (Mayor of Sydney) and Premier George…

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