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Council & local affairs, 1928

3,954 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 198

The Whispering Gallery Flats, Blumdom and Flattened But RATEPAYERS.Bexley Council

The St George Call · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 1

Aid. Biddulph: It is well-nigh impossible for a working man to buy land and build a cottage thereon. Fiats are bound to become more…

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Labor Council Last Night. May Be Big Fight Walsh Island Extension Likely "Bavin's Calculated Attack"

The Labor Daily · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 5

SYDNEY LABOR COUNCIL has night debated at length the industrial trouble at Walsh Island, the situation being described as one of…

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Glass Struggle in North Queensland to Fight Bruce’s Bill Labor Council Squibs Communist Keep Agitation Going TOWNSVILLE

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 4

Although the Labor Council had held a protest meeting under the famous tree of knowledge against the anti-trade Union Bill, they decided…

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Workless Fight in Melbourne O.B.U. OF U. FORMED “Labor” Govt, and Trades Hall Council Obstructs MELBOURNE

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 1

The unemployed here are putting up a great light. Lust week demonstrations were held every day to the Premier’s office or…

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Municipality of Kogarah. Extraordinary ELECTION.East Ward

The St George Call · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 5

NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, and Ordinances thereunder, that an election for…

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New Municipality

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

The “New Municipality” Committee met again last Tuesday evening, and having gone thoroughly into the financial aspect of the proposal,…

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To Administer Bulli Shire

The Labor Daily · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 5

This sketch shows the proposed building for a new Council Chamber for Bulli Shire…

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North Illawarra Shire Wollongong

The Labor Daily · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 5

As a result of representations made by the Mount Keira Progress Association the North Illawarra Council has decided to send a deputation to the Minister for…

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Lemongrove Deputation to Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of Penrith Council on Monday evening a petition was received from a number of residents of Hemming Street. Lemongrove,…

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Penrith Council Many Complaints About Roads

Nepean Times · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 7

The regular monthly meting of Penrith Council was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. J. Jenkins) and Alder…

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Town Drainage Council Takes Action "Matters of Extreme Urgency"

Nepean Times · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 1

These jobs to take precedence over all others, being matters of extreme urgency." That was an addendum to…

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Union Discord. A.W.U. Ignores Union Council. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 18

There are indications that the disagreements which have arisen between the newlyformed Australasian Council of Trade Unions and the Australian Workers' Union, because…

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Municipal Markets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 19

The Civic Commissioners accompanied the Minister for Agriculture (Mr, Thorby) on a tour of inspection of tho Municipal Markets yesterday afternoon…

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On the Dash Tape Over Illawarra Job for Mayor Port Kembla

The Sun · Sunday 18 March 1928 · page 2

To the Illawarra aldermen A problem has been set--The length of all the roads In their control they have to get…

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Hint to Woollahra Council

Evening News · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 6

Sir.—Woollahra Council is advertising for designs for the beautification of Cooper Park, but I think the council has more than it is able to undertake in the work of laying down the bowling…

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Paddington Ban on Petrol Pumps "Yes-no" Alderman

Evening News · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 6

ALD. Jones dumbsounded his colleagues in Paddington Council last night, when he voted against a motion which he had [?] and…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Ryde Council was held on Wednesday, 14th inst., under the presidency of Mayor A. G. Greenwood. Apologies were received…

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HINKLER. Melbourne Ceremonies. Lord Mayor's Cheque. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 11

Hinkler spent a busy time in Melbourne to-day. He attended the Lord Mayor's civic reception, then a luncheon given by the Shell Company of Australia, Ltd., followed by…

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Accountants' Council General Meeting

The Sun · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 3

The president of the N.S.W. State Division and the vice-president of the Australasian Council of the Federal Institute of Accountants, Mr. H. C…

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Annual Banquet Splendid Gathering Town Council Condemned

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 4

One of the most representative gatherings ever assembled in Granville attended the annual show banquet, held in the Granville Town Hall on Friday night…

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