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Council & local affairs, 1928

3,954 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 198

Alderman's Conscience Why He Resigned

The Sun · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 3

"My conscience will not allow me to remain in this council while such a waste of money is going on. I hold that an enquiry into the affairs of the…

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Council Wins Claim for Damages a Car Accident

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 1

The suit of Mr and Mrs W. J. Clarke, of York Estate, against Penrith Council for damages as the result of an accident near…

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"Wizard" Smith Solves Your Car Problems. Money for Roads Board's Allotments Shire's Shares

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 February 1928 · page 26

The following amounts have been allotted by the Main Roads Board to the Shire Councils concerned on main roads maintenance :…

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Boronia Park's Stink-centre Hunter's Hill Council and Board of Health's Outrage Selecting a Sanitary Site

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 February 1928 · page 10

The Hunter's Hill Council and the Board of Health have selected Boronia Park as a site for a sanitaiy depot. The people in close proximity have a genuine…

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Alderman Resigns. Liverpool Council. Demand for Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 12

Alderman Welfare has resigned from the Liverpool Council. In a letter to the council, the retiring alderman wrote:—"My conscience will not allow me…

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'Miners' Council Sittings Ended Arbitration Amendment Opposed

The Labor Daily · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 6

THE annual meeting of the "Central Council "of the Miners Federation concluded its sittings on Saturday. The invitation of the Prime Minister…

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Union Council's Decision. Mr. Bruce Reticent. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 11

The Prime Minister had no comment to make to-day on the decision of the Australian Council of Trade Unions to accept his [?]nvitation to nominate delegates to the…

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Surfer's Loss Clothes and Jewel Is Council Liable?

Evening News · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 7

THE question of the liability of the Waverley Council for the loss of clothes and Jewellery at the Bondi Beach dressing-sheds was raised in…

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Surfer's Loss Verdict Against Council Full Court Appeal

The Sun · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 9

An appeal of interest to surfers was to-day before the Full Court, consisting of the Senior Puisne Judge (Mr. Justice Gordon), Mr. Justice…

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No Permission. From London County Council. London, Feb. 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 11

There has been another surprise in relation to "Dawn," which was to have been [?]own privately at the Albert Hall, on Tuesday, before about 10,000 invited guests. The…

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Family and Friends Sing Welcome Song by 'Phone Mother's Fond Greeting to Her "Big Son" "I'm So Proud of You, Bert," She Says--"Give the Old 'Bus Some Juice," Pleads Mayor "You Bobby Dazzler"

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

For the first time in seven years, Mrs. Hinkler spoke to her famous airman son last night. "I'm so proud of you, Bert--so proud I can scarcely speak," she said…

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Mayor of Murwillumbah Dead. Murwillumbah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 12

Alderman J. A. Jay (47), mayor of the town, collapsed and died on Victoria Bridge, Brisbane, after visiting his wife, who is in hospital…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Ryde Council was commenced on Wednesday evening, 15th inst., and when the midnight hour was approaching and a large…

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Third Grade and Shire Teams in Opposition

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 30

At the Sydney Cricket Ground this morning, the Combined Third Grade will play the Combined Shire team. The sides chosen are as follow: --…

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Granville Station Commissioners' Plans Council Dissatisfied

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 3

Following the visit of Mr. Nicholas, representing the Railway Commissioners to Granville recently, and his discussion with the members of the Council, the…

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Willing Footballers Will Clear Ground Offer to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 4

Self-help is evidently the motto of the Auburn Junior Soccer Club. In a letter to the Auburn Council last week the club secretary, together with…

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Summonses for Using Water in Flooded Wagga Council's Strange Action Wagga

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 5

The Wagga Municipal Council has take [?] about two hundred and twenty summonses against ratepayers for using excess water. This action…

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Will Hinkler Fly to Parramatta? Council Sends an Invitation Public Meeting to Be Held

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

Will Hinkler come to Parramatta? Efforts are being made to induce the famous airman to visit the historic town, and, if they are successful, Hinkler is assured of a wonderful welcome Two enterprising townsmen suggested the idea on Monday morning, and…

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Moree Municipal By-election. Moree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 12

Mr. F. T. Glennie and Mr. A. P. Mellor were elected to fill the vacancies on the Moree Municipal Council. Great interest was shown in the election, 100 more votes being cast than…

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Municipal Monastery

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 4

The Civic Commissioners have now moved to rooms of Spartan simplicity. instead of being able to gaze on George Street from their winnows the…

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