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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

3,954 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 198

Ex-Council Clerk Committed for Trial

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 11

GRAFTON, Tuesday.--After a hearing lasting several days, Alexander Jack Young, formerly town clerk at South Grafton, was committed for…

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Surfer's Loss Verdict Against Council New Trial Ordered

The Sun · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 19

Reserved judgment was to-day delivered by the Full Court in an appeal of interest to surfers. The Bench consisted of the Senior…

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Lawn Tennis Some Argument at Council Meeting Various Matters

Evening News · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 2

THE monthly meeting of the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association was held last night at 62 Pitt-street. There was a very good…

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Delegation to Russia. Decision of Labor Council of N.S.W.

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 14

At last Thursday night's meeting of the Labor Council of New South Wales it was decided to send a Trade Union delegation to Russia. About twenty delegates…

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Law Report. No. 1 Full Court. (Before Mr. Justice Gordon, Mr. Justice Ferguson, and Mr. Justice Campbell.) City Council Tenders. Maling v S. Bennett, Ltd

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 12

This appeal remains part heard…

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Moulders' Fed. Council

The Labor Daily · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 3

The Federal Council of the Moulders' (Metais) Union, which was in session at Melbourne for several days, has concluded its sittings. The representatives were:…

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Copyright Law. High Court Appeal. by Municipal Council. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 12

Interesting points in copyright law are involyed in an appeal which came before the Full Court of the High Court of Australia to-day. The Adelaide City Council appealed…

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Society Council Juniors’ Treasure Hunt

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 10

Four tickets for the gala night of the Regent Theatre was the splendid prize which went to Mr. Billie Sherman, winner of the…

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"Will Fly Soon" Quay Station Site Council Apathetic

Evening News · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 11

ALD. LAMEST, at Leichhardt Council last night, must have had his mind ful of Hinkleg's great fight as a result of which he apparently…

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Council of Jewish Women Opening the Men's Hostel

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 2

The general meeting of the Council of Jewish Women was held at the Maccabean Hall, Darlinghurst, on March 5th. Amongst…

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Municipal Rates. on Church and School Lands. Must Be Paid for the Year 1927

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 25

The Full Court on Friday decided in favour of the Willoughby Council the question whether a refund could, be demanded of a proportionate amount of rates paid in…

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Law Report. No. 1 Full Court. (Before Mr. Justice Gordon, Mr. Justice Ferguson, and Mr. Justice Campbell.) Council's Liability As Bailee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 8

Greenwood v Waverley Municipal Council. An interesting question of law as to the liability of a local authority Controlling public resorts for valuables deposited in lockers for…

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Fairfield Council's System Extolled by Mayor Aldermen Doubtful

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 7

In a lengthy minute which he present to Fairfield Council on Tuesday night, the Mayor explained the system under which the office work was now being…

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Southern District News Fairfield Council's System Extolled by Mayor Aldermen Doubtful

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 7

In a lengthy minute he present to Fairfield council on Tuesday night, the Mayor explained the system under Which the office work was now being…

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Plea for Unemployed Lidcombe Mayor's Promise

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 7

Alderman Dunbar, at Lidcombe Council meeting on Wednesday, urged the Mayor to exercise his fullest powers and influence in alleviating the distress suffered…

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Sacking Employees Mayor to be Consulted

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 3

A matter of vital concern to councils generally cropped up to the ordinary meeting of Lidcombe Council on Wednesday, when Alderman Dunbar tabled the…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 15

The regular meeting of the Dundas Council was held on Wednesday, 7th inst., when the Mayor (Alderman G. Harley) presided over a full attendance…

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Eastwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 10

The regular meeting of the Eastwood Council was held on Wednesday, 7th inst., when there were present the Mayor (Alderman G. Dunlop) and…

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Kogarah Council

The St George Call · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2
Also in The Propeller

Twenty one head of stock was impounded for the month. The Local Govt. Dept. asked that cheque for [?] be forwarded for the resumption…

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