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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

3,954 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 198

Only-man in Step Alderman Resigns Attacks Town Clerk

Evening News · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 14

ALLEGING [?]administration on the part of the Town Clerk and following council's refused to hold an inquiry into the administration to its…

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Parramatta Ferry Mayor of Granville's Opinion

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 4

Following the decision of the Sydney Ferries Company, Ltd., to discontinue the ferry service to Parramatta, the Mayor of Granville (Aid. W. S. Kay)…

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Council's Protest

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 17

The announcement of Sydney Ferries, Ltd., that the ferry service on the Parramatta River beyond Gladesville Bridge will cease as from April 1 has called…

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Hurstville Council

The St George Call · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2
Also in The Propeller

Council decided to again call attention of Railway Dept. to Oatley subway drainage. In reply to Dumblcton Progress Assn. £400 will be spent on…

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Council's Sitting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 11

During yesterday the central council of the Minors' Federation again considered the allegations made by Mr. T. Hoare. All council members were present, as well as Messrs. T…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 11

The usual meeting of the Baulkham Hills Council was held on Tuesday, Councillor J. Black presiding. Others In attendance were Councillors Best, Roberts…

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"Funds Were Misappropriated" Railway Officials Will Interview Aldermen "Pulling Your Leg," Says Ald. Stanton

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 1

"For some inexplicable reason, the funds that were made available for the electrification of the line from Lidcombe to Parramatta were misappropriated and were spent on the lines from Milson's Point to Hornsby and from Hornsby to Strathfleld. They give no reason why they want this loop…

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Ermington-Rydalmere Council Auditor's Pleasing Comment

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Ermington-Rydalmere Council was held on Monday, 5th inst., when Mayor Wassell presided over a full attendance…

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Golf Council. Players' Representation. Alteration Suggested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 13

From sentiments expressed at a meeting of the Suburban Disr[?]ct Golf Association yesterday it would appear that the present control of the game of golf in New South…

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Citizens' Band Increased Subsidy? Appeal to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 3

Auburn Citizens Band is anxious to have an increased subsidy from the Council. In forwarding an application to the…

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Central Council. Mr. Trethowan Re-elected Chairman

The Land · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 3

The following representatives attended a meeting of the Central Council of the New South Wales Country party at a meeting on Friday last:…

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Orange Grove Outlet for Settlers Suggestion to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 7

A petition from residents of Orange Grove was presented to Liverpool Council on Tuesday night, asking for a traffickable outlet for that locality…

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Those Hoardings Will Council Relent? "Acquisition" Says Porter

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2

Recently, Granville Council Rejected applications for the renewal of hoarding licenses. Roffs a well-known firm, was one of the applicants…

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Orchard and Garden Citrus Fruits Scientific Research Council's Attitude

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 11

Recently the Central Citrus Fruitgrowers' Association asked the Commonwealth Council of Scientific and Industrial Research to arrange for…

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The Editor's Letter Box Holroyd Council (To the Editor.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 14

Sir,—I trust you will allow me space to support Mr. Webster's very able and outspoken remarks on the dispicable actions of the above Council. We are…

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£40,000 LOAN Council Rejects Proposal Ald. Baldock Disgusted

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2

"Be up and doing! Don't be afraid of big things. It's big things that have to be done to-day. I'm sadly disguessed with you gentleman, to think you…

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Rowdy Scenes. At Council Meeting. Trouble at Bathurst. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 12

Disgraceful scenes occurred at a meeting of the Bathurst Council last evening when the Mayor (Aid. Hitchcock) sought confirmation of his action in suspending the shift engineer…

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Auburn-lidcombe News Memorial Reserve Are Children Destructive? Report to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 3

Whether "keep off the grass!" should be the slogan or not for children who frequent the Soldier's Memorial reserve in Auburn is a question which has to be…

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Granville General News Council's Stipulations Closing of Deniehy-St. Large Industries Involved

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2

What has been a vexations problem was definitely tackled by the alderman of Granvillie on Tuesday, when it was decided to close Deniehy-street only on…

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