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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

3,954 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 198

Municipal Friction. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 18

"That a competent authority be appointed by the Government to inquire into the whole of the administration and the working of the different departments of this council," was…

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Aggressive Alderman Willoughby Council Walloper Gets a Nasty Jar From Bench J.P. Who Bust the Peace

Truth · Sunday 25 March 1928 · page 10

DESPITE rather strenuous efforts to settle the case oat of Court negotiations failed when William Bligh Miller, a butter carter, summoned Alderman John Christian Thompson, garage proprietor, J.P., and a member of Willoughby Council,…

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Alderman Bash Willoughby Motor Man-Fined Ice-man's Jaw Broken

Sunday Times · Sunday 25 March 1928 · page 17

J. C. Thompsen, who described himself as a garage, proprietor and manufacturer, carrying on business in High-street, Willoughby, and…

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All's Well "Australian Cyclists Will Represent Us" Says Council President

Sunday Times · Sunday 25 March 1928 · page 44

The publication in a morning daily yesterday that the Australian cyclists who are now on their way to take part in the famous Tour…

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Hint to Woollahra Council

Evening News · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 8

Sir.—I read "Hint to Woollahrs Council," signed "A Ratepayer," For many years I have lived in the municipality and it's the pulling teeth to get anything doe. although we are heavily taxed. I…

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Junee Council. Labour Candidates Defeated. Junee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 12

Elections to fill the extraordinary vacancies in the Junee Municipal Council took place yesterday, and resulted as follows:—Ronald Cuttle. 302; John Dominic Purcell, 225; James…

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Katoomba Council. Residents Dissatisfied. Request for Administrator. Katoomba

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 12

For some weeks a public petition has been circulating in Katoomba, demanding an inquiry into the affairs of the local council. A public meeting was held in the Town Hall last…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting, of the Dundas Council on 21st. Inst was presided over by Mayor Harley, and attended by Aldermen Auchterlonie, Taylor Hickling,…

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Hornsby Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Hornsby Shire Council was held on Thursday, 22nd Inst., when Councillor Clark was the only absentee…

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Eastwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Eastwood Council was held on Wednesday. 21st inst., when the Mayor (Alderman Dunlop) presided, and was supported by…

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Ermington-Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Ermington-Rydalmere Council was held on Monday, 19th inst., when the Mayor, Alderman Wassell presided…

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National Council of Women

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 21

A SPECIAL general meeting of the National Council of Women will be held on Friday at the Royal Colonial institute at 2.30 p.m…

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Council to Pay Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 6

While in the employ of Newcastle [?] Council during September, [?] was involved in an [?] in which he suffered a broken [?] and wrist…

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Council Help Garage for Digger Special Design

The Sun · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 17

"He did not hesitate when it was a matter of going over the top. We should not hesitate now in doing something to…

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"It Is the Law!" a Page From Barnaby Rudge Bavin and Lee Commit Themselves Privy Council of No Account

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 5

"BARBAROUS, I call it," was the judgment of a Briton in 1870 when discussing the highly. civilised custom then prevalent…

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Of Social Interest First Big Social Event of League Council Informal Gathering in Great Hall at The University "The League Has Not Failed"

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 22

The beautiful Great Hall of the University with its walls hung with the pictures of those who have made their Alma Mater famous as a seat of learning, was a fitting setting for the first big social gathering arranged by the…

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"Mayor Was Right" Randwick Boundaries

Evening News · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 16

WHEN the Maroubrs Junction Progress Association informed Randwick Council last night that facts and figures regarding the re-allgnement of…

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Tarro Shire Roads. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 16

At a meeting, of the Tarro Shire Council to-day the president, Councillor Noland, said that to put all roads in the shire in good order would require £13,000, and would…

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Dump Blamed Diphtheria Outbreak Denial by Council

Evening News · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 15

IN a letter to Concord council last night, a resident of Frederick-street blamed the dumping of rubbish by council in a swamp for an…

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Experts Differ May a Council Tender? Road Work Problem Wellington

The Sun · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 13

The Cobbora Shire has been compelled to close down its big road making plant and dispense with its workmen, owing to the fact that the second…

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