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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

3,954 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 198

Lang Council

The Labor Daily · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 6

The Lang Federal Council will meet on Match 18, and not as advertised p[?]vious [?] March 8…

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St. Marys Council the New Road Consulting Engineer's Fees Second Letter Delivery

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 7

The regular monthly meeting of St, Marys Council was held on Monday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. F. Brell) and Alder…

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Who's the Lady ? Alderman's Wife Keeps Still Tongue About Manly's Madame X : Reporter's Vain Quest for Information Mystery of Kiosk Raffle

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 March 1928 · page 12

Manly has its Madame X. She has been selling raffle tickets, and many Manly residents are keenly interested in the raffle. Mrs. E. W. Quirk, who is the wife of Alderman Quirk,…

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Aldermen First Manilla

The Labor Daily · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 1

This district has for some time been troubled by noxious weeds, but the local council has decided that something must be…

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Lang Council Meeting

The Labor Daily · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 7

The Lang Federal Electorate Council will meet at the Town Hall. Petersham on Thursday, March 22. Matters connected with the forthcoming Federal…

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Hint to Newtown Council

Evening News · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 6

Sir.—The pit at the garbage destructor controlled by Newtown Council is a cesspool on account of the matter deposited therein and a great breeding place for mosquitoes and flies. The…

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Look to "News" Shake Up Council Marrickville Rates

Evening News · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 3

"YOUR correspondents, A.B.C. and X.Y.Z., like myself, have to look to the 'Evening News' to publish our complaints; to complain to the council is a…

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Has Glebe's Mayor Noticed

Evening News · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 8

Sir.—Within 60 years of Glabe council Chambers men have been digging and filling in for the past month, apparently looking for an escape of gas at the main. It has been found each time…

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" 'Orrible Example" City Council As Bogey Municipal Franchise

The Sun · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 14

Marrickville Council last night agreed to co-operate with other councils in seeking the repeal of the adult franchise clause in the L.G. Act…

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Council Weeds First

The Sun · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 10

It was stated at last night's Willoughby Council meeting that several landowners had been served with notices to destroy all noxious weeds…

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Scottish Shire Line. Buteshire to Return

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 4

Turnbull, Martin & Co., advise that the Scottish Shire steamer Buteshire is to leave Liverpool on March 17 for Adelaide, Geelong, Melbourne, Sydney…

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Roadboard Criticised by Nat. Mayor Agreement Unhonored Wollongong

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 5

WHY does not the M[?] Roads Board honor his agreement with the [?] the Mayor of Wollongong, Aid. Norman Smith, who…

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Large Outlay City Council Works

The Sun · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 10

The general manager of the works department of the City Council (Mr. Mackay), reported that the total expenditure on works to February 15 was…

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Declared Bogus Q'land Rail Council Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 5

The recently-[?]ormal Council at Railway [?]uious has been declared [?] by the Trades Union Congress. The various unions comprising that body…

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On April 17 Parliament to Meet Council Safeguard

Evening News · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 10

THE State Parliament will meet on April 17. which include the Budget and the ratification of the financial agreement…

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Hinkler Will Visit Parramatta Civic Reception and Presentation "Very Lucky to Secure Him," Says Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 1

Hinkler will visit Parramatta on Tuesday next. Such information was imparted in a brief message on Saturday evening and was later, officially confirmed. The airman's stay in Sydney will be a limited one, and it is a distinct compliment to Parramatta…

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Fed. Liquor Trades Union Leaves T. and L. Council

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 4

The Federated Liquor Trades Union, at a spec[?] meeting held in the Trades Hall last week, decided by 20 votes to 12 to withdraw its affiliation with the…

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Chocolate Wheels Alderman's Attack Says He Tried Them

Evening News · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 17

WE HAVE chocolate wheels every Saturday night in Parramatts-road, and the people who are paying high rents and tares find thier…

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'Punch Your Nose' Angry Alderman on Tender Question

Evening News · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 10

"AS OLD as I am X'[?] punch your nose," shouted Aid. Dewick, at Enfield Council last night when Aid. Burton, during a lively discussion on…

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Wrecked Roads Blaxland Shire's S.o.s

Evening News · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 22

THE roads of Blaxland Shire are [?] a deplorable condition, according to a deputation from the council to the Minister for Labor and Industry, Mr. Farrar,…

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