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Council & local affairs, 1928

3,954 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 198

"Jumping Jim Crow" Alderman and Auditors Why Brown Supported Amendment

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

Why should Parramatta Council go to Sydney for its auditors? Alderman Moss put this one to his colleagues on Monday…

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Council of Jewish Women

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 12

The next general meeting of the Council of Jewish Women will be held at the Maccabean Hall, Darlinghurst, on Monday, March 5th. A most interesting…

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Rockdale Council Says "Ditto."

The St George Call · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

Then the question came before Rockdale Council last Monday night it was decided that the matter be discussed in a conversational way to be…

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Hint to Mosman Council

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 8

Sir.—Musgrave-street has been in a state of upheaval for several months, and on February 13 was closed to traffic. This means the temporary diversion of the 'buses to Mosman Bay wharf, to…

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Council's Deal Selling Resumed Land [?]

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

WHEN Cr. Cripps at the ministry meeting of the [?] council refused to obey the [?], the meeting was adjourned for [?]…

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Greater St. George. Kogarah Council says "No."

The St George Call · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

When the Greater St, George proposals came before Kogarah Council last Monday night Ala. Higginson moved same be received, this was…

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Knowing Horses Open Garden Gates Council's Denial

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 3

Lidcombe aldermen refuse to admit that horses belonging to the Council would be so ill-mannered as to open gates leading into choice gardens and…

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Model Farms But not Model Roads Council Will Inspect

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 17

Three roads—and none of them safe. This, in a nutshell, was the complaint of the Model Farm Progress Association, four members of which formed a…

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Poisoned Stock Weed-killer on Reserve Claim Against Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 7

An interesting and important case was heard in the Glen Innes (N.S.W.) District Court last week, in which William Walter Patterson, of Old…

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W.W. Reporter Kept Out By Labor Council Officials

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

Although a motion was passed a fortnight ago, allowing a “Workers’ Weekly” reporter lo lake notes at the Townsviile Labor Council, the officials…

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National Council of Women Lady MacCallum Hon. Life-President

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 22

LADY MacCALLUM, who recently resigned as president of the National Council of Women, was elected honorary life president of the…

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MOTORING & Engineering Model Farms But not Model Roads Council Will Inspect

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 17

The usual meeting of the Blacktown Council was held on Tuesday, Councillor G. Lalor presiding. Others in attendance were councillors Pye, Page, Cable, and…

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Motoring and Engineering Items of Interest to the Motorist Eastwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 16

The regular meeting of the Eastwood Council was held on Wednesday, February 22, when the Mayor (Alderman G. Dunlop) presided, and was…

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Trapes Council Last Night. Victimised Men the Workless Labor Bureau Methods

The Labor Daily · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 5

THE Trades and Labor Council last night entered a protest at the [?] at the State Labor [?]…

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Municipal Election Liverpool Vacancies Six Candidates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 7

An extraordinary election will be held at Liverpool to-morrow for the purpose of filling the vacancies in the municipal council, caused by the resignations of…

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Municipal Elections

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 3

Residents of Lidcombe, who intend contesting the next municipal elections in Lidcombe, include Messrs. Sam Merry, J. Anderson and ex-Mayor…

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Country News. Sound Municipal Finance. Blackheath

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 12

Blackheath Municipal Council has issted with the rate notices a financial statement covering its operations in 1927. On January 1, 19.17, there were credit balances in five…

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Municipality for Cronulla

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

The Committee appointed in connection with the New Municipality Movement (which, it may be remarked, appears to be growing apace), met…

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Blacktown Shire Council Six-yearly Valuations

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 3

The regular fortnightly meeting of Blacktown Shire Council was held on Tuesday afternoon, when there were pre ent:—The President (Cr. G. A…

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Chamber of Commerce the Shire Council and New Manly Night Patrol

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 6

A meeting of the Penrith Chamber of Commerce was held on Tuesday evening at the School of Arts, when there were present.:—Messrs O…

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