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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

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Eastwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 12

The regular meeting of the Eastwood Council was held on Wednesday, 8th inst., when the Mayor (Alderman G. Dunlop) presided and was supported by…

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Blacktown's Footpaths Reflection on Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 6

There is no doubt that during wet weather the footpaths in Blacktown's main business thoroughfare are quite a problem for pedestrians to solve…

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Kogarah Council and Greater St. George

The St George Call · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 1

When the draft of the Greater St. George proposals came before Kogarah Council last Monday night Aid. Tanner moved that the document he…

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Hotel Plans Special Council Meeting Martineer's Application

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 3

A special meeting of the Auburn Council was held on Tuesday night at the instance of Aldermen Atkinson, Cheetham, and Chapman…

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Council of Jewish Women Jewish Men's Hostel

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 10

The Immigrant Welfare Committee has for some time past been faced with the problem of finding accommodation for immigrants on arrival in Sydney. Owing…

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Police at Council Engineer's Suspension Bathurst

The Sun · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 9

Sergeant, Brodie and Constable Wells were present to keep order at a special meeting of the council, held last night for the purpose of dealing…

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Lidcombe Home. Randwick Council Attacked. "Unchristian and Inhuman."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 7

Lidcombe M; [?]pal Council, at its last meeting, carried a resolution commending the Minister for Health (Dr. Arthur) for his prompt decision to alleviate conditions at the Lidcombe…

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Lidcombe-auburn News "Flash Bookmakers" Transfer of Inmates of Old Men's Home Randwick Mayor Condemned

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 3

A bitter attack on the Mayor of Randwick was made by Lidcombe aldermen at a council meeting on Wednesday night, following an article which appeared in…

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Shire of Blacktown Local Government Act, 1919 (Section 123) and Ordinance 5 thereunder

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 6

It is hereby notified for public information that Council proposes to levy Local Lighting Rates for the purpose of defraying the cost of Street Lighting and…

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"Send It Along!" Lizzie's Extra Kick ! Council's Annual Note

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 7

Mr. F. Hill, of Chancery-street, Canley Vale, had quite an original letter before Cabra-Vale Council of Monday night. In drawing attention to the bad…

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Yet Another! Ald. Welfare Resigns Liverpool Council's Disturbed Atmosphere

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 7

Only last week Alderman Bratchell resigned his position of Alderman in Liverpool Municipal Council. He had reasons, so he stated, for the action he took…

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"That's a Threat" Ex-Ald. Johns and Cabra-Vale Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 7

Recently Cabra-Vale Council proceeded against T. Johns, of Canley Vale, on one or two occasions with regard to sanitary matters…

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Labor Council Last Night. Bruce's Bill "Withdrawal Is Necessary" Annual Report

The Labor Daily · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

ONLY the unconditional withdrawal of the Federal Arbitration Amendment Bill should induce trades unions to discuss other industrial proposals…

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The Editor's Letter Box "Practically Isolated" Fairfield Council Criticised (To the Editor)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 7

Sir,—Through the medium of your widely-read paper I would like to ventilate my feelings in respect to the Fairfield Council…

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Municipality for Cronulla

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

The committee appointed at the meeting of electors held in December last to make investigation and collect the necessary data and information…

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Blacktown Shire Council They Water Scheme Show Holiday Refused

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of Blacktown Shire Council was h[?]ld on Tuesday Afternoon when there were present:—The President (Cr. G. A…

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Show Holiday For Blacktown Council Opposes

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 1

Contrary to its practice in [?]ast years, Blacktown Shire Council declined, on Tuesday afternoon, to approve of the application for the…

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Silent Cops Penrith Council Wants Them

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 5

Thanks to A[?]d. Fitch, Penrith Chamber of Commerce may be hopeful that its request that silent [?]ops be placed at certain important…

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New Council Chambers Bulli's Decision Bulli

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 6

Bulli Shire Council decided to-day, at a special meeting, to [?] new council chambers, at a cost of £4500. Cr. Keily, moving that the matter…

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Union Merger. Railwaymen and A.w.u. Labour Council's Fears

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 21

It is expected that Mr. J. Keane, general secretary of the Australian Railways' Union, will visit Sydney at an early date in regard to the proposal of the A.R.U. to merge with…

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