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Council & local affairs, 1928

3,954 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 198

For Research Federal Fishery Council Conference Scheme Melbourne

The Sun · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 11

Recommendations that Marine Biological Stations should be founded at various points on the Australian and Tasmanian coasts, are contained in the…

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THE P.P. Boards' Council of Advice Fur-farming Committee Appointment

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 13

A meeting of the Pastures' Protection Boards' Council of Advice, Mr. F. A. MacKenzie presiding, approved of the change in the basis of the collection…

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Sporting Gossip From All Sources Youth in Cricket -- Two Victorian Colts -- Bradman and Nicholls -- Morgan Develops -- The N.Z. Team -- Woodfull Misses Again -- Seeking Municipal Honors -- Jack Worrall Here

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 29

YOUTH is now beginning to come into its own in Australian cricket, and the building up process is bearing fruit…

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"Neglected School" Alderman's Memoirs

Evening News · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 6

REPLYING to Hunter's Hill Council's representation regarding the need for additions and improved sanitary accommodation at the local…

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Punched Alderman Assault Charge Follows

The Sun · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 2

Alderman Peter Thoms, of the Leichhardt Council, manager for H. O. Regan, carriers, complained to Mr. MacDougal, S. M., at the Glebe Court…

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Mayor's Error Technical Illegality Young Municipal Friction Young

The Sun · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 17

There was a touch of irony in the situation in which the Mayor, Ald. J. McLennan, found himself at the council meeting. After having, one week…

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Hornsby Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Hornsby Shire Council, due to be held on Thursday, 26th inst., was held on Tuesday 24th inst. Councillor Chapman…

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Eastwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 6

The regular meeting of the Eastwood Council was held on Wednesday, 25th inst. Leave of absence was granted to Alderman Packman, who was 'the only…

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Murwillumbah Shire Rates. Murwillumbah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 12

At a meeting of the Tweed Shire Council the rates for the ensuing year were fixed as follows:—General rate, 2d in the £ on the unimproved capital value of £1,923,536 (subject…

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St. Peters Mayor Hurt in Car Smash

Evening News · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 9

A MOTOR or driven by the Mayor of St. Peters. Aid. E. J. Burrows of Lymington-Street. St. Peters, with P. S. Squires, also of Lymington-Street, as a…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 5

The regular fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday 24th inst., and was attended by President J. G. Black and Councillors…

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Ermington-Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Ermington-Rydalmere Council was held on Monday, 23rd inst., when there was a full attendance, presided over by the Mayor…

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Around the Councils Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Dunda: Council, was held on Wednesday 25th inst, when there was a full attendance, Mayor Harley presiding…

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Produce and Markets Loan for Brisbane City Council £1,500,000 for Repayment and New Works

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 18

BRISBANE, Monday.--The pity Council probably will float a loan for £1,500,000 within the next, few days, it is believe, in America. The money will be used to recoup the…

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Row at Waterloo Aldermen's Verbal Duel

The Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 15

There was a wild scene at last night's meeting of the Waterloo Council, and, after vainly trying to restore order while…

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"Who's Purdy ?" Alderman Wants to Know

The Sun · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 11

"Who asked Purdy to Interfere? Who the -- is he, anyhow? He's nothing-- to me, at any rate," said Alderman Connolly at the…

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Railway Tragedy. Aldermen's Allegations. Out-of-date Lamps

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 13

Members of the Cabramatta and Canley Vale Council, at their last meeting, alleged that the ill-lit condition of the Cabramatta railway station was largely responsible for…

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Tarro Shire Roads. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 16

Refferiong to a deputation which recently met the Main Roads Board, asking that the board should assume full financial responsibility for the Newcastle road, and relieve the…

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A Legacy for New Council?

Evening News · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 11

THE Deputy Town Clerk, Mr. Chirgwi[?] reported to Waterloo Council last night that the estimated revenue for 1928 was a little more than £20,000; while the…

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Late Mr. A. G. Milson. Condolence by North Sydney Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 19

Before the business of last evening's meeting of the North Sydney Council was proceeded with, the Mayor (Alderman H. L. Primrose) moved that a motion of sympathy be…

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