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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

3,954 stories in Sydney's papers · page 50 of 198

Let Govt. Pay! Lugarno Tourists Council Indignant

Evening News · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 5

SUTHERLAND Shire Council, having contributed £.300— as a half share with Hurstville Council—for the installation of the new steam…

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Twelve Aldermen What Mayor Thinks

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 7

Alderman A. J. Webb. Mayor of Holroyed thinks the council should be increased from 9 to 12 aldermen. His reasons, which he submitted to…

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Benelong Street "Worst of All" Challenge to Aldermen

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

Which is the worst street in Granville municipality? This is not the substance of a competition it is merely an observation…

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He Made Good Brighton's Young Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 15

Many years ago, a smart lad, Harry Abbott, resided with his aunt, Miss Sands, In Parramatta North, and attended St. John's Sunday school, in Miss Clare…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 14

The regular meeting of the Ryde Council was held on Wednesday, 11th inst., when Mayor Greenwood presided over a full gathering…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 3

At this week's meeting of Kogarah Council the financial statement showed the general fund to be in debit to the extent of £400154, loan account in…

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Council Jottings

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 3

Ordinary meetings of the Sutherland Shire Council (different only in degree from other municipal bodies) show what a large amount of work,…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 3

At the last meeting of Hurstville Council residents of Edgbaston Road complained of the condition of that thoroughfare. Owing to lack of funds…

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Ermington-Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 16

The regular meeting of the Ermington-Rydalmere Council, was held on Monday, 17th inst. Owing to a slight accident which had temporarily disabled…

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Sutherland Council Offended

The Propeller · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 4

With regard to the incident in which Sutherland Shire Council considered they had been slighted concerning the official opening of the Lugarno ferry…

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City Council Accounts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 12

Mr. A. D. Nelson and Mr. A. E. Barton have been engaged by the City Commissioners to investigate the system of accounts and audit operating at the Twon Hall, with a view…

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Workless Not Bums Refuse Lord Mayor’s Charity Melbourne

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 3

With many apologies Lord Mayor Sir Stephen Morell, received a deputation of the Unemployed, Assailed by three speakers with…

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Widow Benefits Council Gives £150

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 3

Mr. E. A. Williams, for 18 years Auburn's health and building inspector died three or four weeks ago, and left behind a clean record of long service, faithfully…

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Heated Discussion At Fairfield Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 7

There was considerable discussion over the adoption of the minutes of a recent meeting of the Fairfield Council. It involved the accuracy or otherwise…

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Maccabean Hall Notes Nominations for Council

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 5

Evidence of the keen interest taken by members in the administration of the association is demonstrated by the nominations received for positions on the…

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Coal Tenders. City Council's Supplies. Commissioner's Reply

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 12

The Chief City Commissioner (Mr. Fleming) replied yesterday to a statement made in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. M. Burke, who had alleged, in respect of City Council coal…

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South Grafton. Council to Resign. Blank Cheque Trouble. Grafton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 12

As the outcome of last night's meeting of the South Grafton Council the whole of the eight aldermen present decided to resign. The meeting created unusual interest, the new…

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Trades Council Last Night. Gratuity System May Day Action Our Workless Army

The Labor Daily · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 5

IT was decided by the Sydney Trades and Labor Council that on Thursday, May 3, there should be an…

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Former Sydney Girl's Action Against Hindu Husband Maharajah Claimed Collusion in Divorce Court Not Proved, Rule Judges, Who Gave "Fifty-fifty" Verdict Concerning Annuities Case May Go to Privy Council Calcutta

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 4

Judgment partly favoring the wife and partly the husband, was delivered at Patna in the case brought by the former Sydney girl, Elsie Caroline Thompson, now known as Sita Devi, against her husband, the Maharajah…

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Council Men Dismissed Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 8

All the construction, and some of the maintenance, employees of the Water and Sewerage Department have been given two days' notice…

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