Our Forests Master Builders' Plea Alderman Tully's Views
"That the State and Federal Governments be urged to preserve our forests and increase the areas for re-afforestation, and to prohibit the destruction of…
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Council & local affairs, 1927
5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 250
Increased Rate Alderman Porter's Opposition Predicts "Day of Reckoning"
Granville Council has increased ice combined rate 6½d to Sd. Alderman Porter says there Will be a day of reckoning…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →For Shark Hero Lord Mayor's Fund
AT a meeting at Town Hall this afternoon, it was decided that the Lord Mayor should open a testimonial fund for Stanley Gibbs…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →At Council
The Mayor (Alderman B. Briggs) presided at the Auburn Council meeting on Monday night. Others in attendance were Alderman West, Crockford, Keighery…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Not Honorary Lord Mayor's Union Job
The position of the Lord Mayor (Alderman Mostyn), In relation to the Electrical Trades', Union, is not honorary…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Hurstville Council
The last meeting of Hurstville Council was a record for brevity, proceedings terminating before 9.30 p.m. There were no contentious matters of any…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Liverpool Council
The first meeting for the New Year of the Liverpool Council was held on Tuesday night. The Mayor (Alderman Whitfield) presided, and expressed seasonal…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Dundas Council
The regular meeting of Dundas Council was held on Wednesday last, when there was a rather thin attendance. Apologies were received from Aldermen…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Ryde Council
At a special meeting of the Ryde Council, on Wednesday night, the rates for the ensuing year were fixed at 37d general, 7d loan, and ½d main road in the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Kogarah Council
At Kogarah Council's meeting this week a combined rate of 7d in the £ on the unimproved capital value of all ratable land was agreed upon. This…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Legislative Council
The greater part of yesterday's sitting of the Legislative Council was devoted to the consideration of the Factories and Shops (Amendment) Bill…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Estate of £29,539 Ex-mayor's Legacies
The estate of the late Mr. William Rigg, of Belvedere Bayswater Road, Darlinghurst, and at one time of Cross Roads, Cronulla, who died on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Surprise Send-of to Ex-mayor Macken
A Surprise Send-off was tendered to Ex-Mayor Macken, of Hurstville, by friends from all parte of the Municipality, on Monday, 3rd instant. At 8 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Baulkham Hills Council
The usual meeting of the Baulkham Hills Council was held on Tuesday, Councillor J. Black presiding. Others in attendance were Councillors Roberts, Be[?],…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →The New Council
Major H. Dakin, secretary, announces that the ballot in connection with the election of the council of the New South Wales Rifle Association for the ensuing…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Shire Boundaries Readjustment Needed Cessnock
The rearrangement of the boundaries of municipal and shire councils contiguous to Kearsley Shire is a matter that has engaged the earnest…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Boys' Tour. Arrival in Sydney. Lord Mayor's Welcome
Two special trains yesterday brought 720 Young Australia League tourists from Victoria to Sydney. As both trains were running late, it was not until about 3 p.m. that the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Sports Signs Council's Position
There's always a way out. This was exemplified at the meeting of the Liverpool Council on Tuesday night, when the secretary of the Agricultural…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Ermington - Rydalmere Council Doings
The fortnightly meeting of the Ermington and Rydalmere Council was held on Monday last, when Alderman G. Hughes (Mayor) and Aldermen…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →St. George County Council
At a meeting of the St. George County Council this week Aid. Collier (Hurstville) was re-elected chairman for the ensuing term. The chairman's…
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