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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

3,954 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 198

Ermington-Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 11

The fortnightly meeting of the Ermington-Rydalmere Council was held on Monday, 20th inst. An apology was received from Alderman Ashcroft on account…

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The Council Juniors

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 10

The Council Juniors at their meeting last Monday night at the Maccabean Hall finalised the arrangements for their "Treasure Hunt," which is to take place…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 12

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

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Council of Jewish Women

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 10

Members of the Council assembled at Maccabean Institute on Monday last for instruction on Jewish observances. In the absence of Rabbi Kirsner through…

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Drainage Rate Council's Protest

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

At its meeting on Tuesday night, Holroyd Council received a communication from Parramatta Council, asking co-operation in an endeavour to have…

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Rockdale Slime and Filth. Mayor Not to be "Bullied."

The Propeller · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

A tar-paved footpath in Rockdale, on which weeds are said to grow to a height of 18 inches, was responsible for a heated altercation between the…

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"False Pretences" Charge Against Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 3

"I have been paying rates for eight years, and will not pay any more until something is done, as I consider you are obtaining money under false…

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Saving Brokers' Fees Council in Accord

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 7

The Local Government Department does not see why councils, when borrowing money, should not deal directly with public financial institutions, and thus…

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Hurstville Council’s Decision. Greater St George

The St George Call · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

As reported last week, Hurstville Council agreed to the Greater St. George proposals with but two exceptions. It decided that the question of…

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Hotel Plans Auburn Council Discussion Martineer's Proposal

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 3

Lengthy, and at times heated, discussion was waged at the Auburn Council meeting on Monday night, concerning plans submitted with…

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Poppies Gone Overflow of Water Claim on Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 7

Mrs. N. Tiddy wrote to Holroyd Council complaining that, owing to the overflow of water in Myall-street, between Mcakin-street and…

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Mr. Theodore Accepts Seat oh Federal Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 8

CANBERRA, Thursday. -- Mr. Theodore, member for Dalley, has accepted a seat on the executive of the Federal Labor party, and Mr. Charlton,…

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The Whispering Gallery County Council and Gas Co

The St George Call · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

Last Thursday week representatives of the two great luminants, Gas and Electricity, along with other citizens forgathered at the official opening of…

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Will They March? Union Secretaries Labor Council Order

Evening News · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 11

SOME speculation is being indulged in among union officials regarding the latest instruction of the N.S.W., Leader Council to secretary of…

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Extra Labor Ald. Welfare's Conscience Resigns from Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 7

"My conscience will not allow me to remain while such waste goes on—" This was the concluding paragraph of…

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The Editor's Letter Box Blacktown Council Chambers (To the Editor)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 10

Sir,—On perusing your Blacktown Council report I was astonished at the Following item:— The question of adding to and…

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"Outlived Its Usefulness" Will Parramatta Have New Civic Centre? Council to Find Out Where It Stands

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 14

Though the local aldermen are unanimous in the view that the Parramatta Town Hall and its appointments are inadequate, there is among them a diversity of opinion on the question of whether the existing building should be enlarged and improved, or whether a new Town Hall should be erected…

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Municipal Jottings

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

Granville Council has referred to the Town Hall committee a request from the Loyal Orange Lodge for the installation of a fan in the centre of the…

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Municipality for Cronulla

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

The committee appointed is still furthering its investigations, and met again last Tuesday evening. The next meeting will be held on…

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Nepean Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 3

The regular monthly meeting o[?] Nepean Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, Bring[?]lly, on Wednesday, 15th inst, when there were…

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