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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

3,954 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 198

"Sun" Reliable Alderman's Tribute Adult Franchise

The Sun · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 11

"Many people do not want their names on the roll because Mr. Whiddon might find that they have not sent in their income tax returns." declared…

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Aldermen Criticised No Confidence Motion Carried Unanimously

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 10

"That this meeting of ratepayers and residents of Holroyd municipality declares that it has no confidence in the present Holroyd Council for the following reasons:— (1.)—For its general neglect of the roads, footpaths and gutters; its neglect…

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The Editor's Letter Box Holroyd's Aldermen (To the Editor)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 6

Sir,—It is gratifying to note, that the ratepayers of the Holroyd municipality in different parts of the district are voicing there, complaints at the extravagance…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 11

In consequence of the regular meeting night falling on Anzac Day, the Ryde Council held its fortnightly meeting on Tuesday, 24th inst…

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Council Jottings

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 3

The first matter dealt with at length by the Sutherland Shire Council on Wednesday, 2nd inst., was the engineer’s monthly report in,…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 3

At the last meeting of Hurstville Council a letter was received from the Dumbleton Progress Association suggesting that Hurstville Council apply for…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

At the last meeting of Kogarah Council it was decided to make application to the St. George Council for the erection of the following additional…

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Unemployed Ranks Broken Labor Alderman Finds Jobs Under the Lap

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 3

Last week after an unemployed meeting, Mr. Cousins, a Labor Alderman representing the Cessnock Council on the Water and Sewerage Board,…

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Fairfield Wedding Ex-Mayor Weds STEIN—BUNKER

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 7

A pretty wedding took place on 12th of April at Fairfield Methodist Church the contracting parties being Alderman H. W. Stein, ex-Mayor of Fairfield, and…

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Mayor Disappointed Electrification Deputation Lack of Interest

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

"I was very disappointed with the lack of support from other councils in the matter," said the Mayor of Granville (Alderman W. S. Kay), when…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Baulkham Hills Council was held on Tuesday, Councillor J. Black presiding. Others in attendance were Councillor Whitling,…

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County Council Work

The St George Call · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

The Elcctrical Engineer reported as follows :— For the period of four weeks under review, a total of 12 new street lights…

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A State Skiff Council

Arrow · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 15

District sailing club representatives at Toronto, have formed a Northern branch of the State Skiff Council for the…

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Council Helps Superannuation Act

Evening News · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 15

ALD. HOLDEN, M.L.C., said at Redfern Council last night that the Local Government Superannuation Act had come as a surprise to municipal…

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Long Service Council's Officers

Evening News · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 15

REDFERN Council apparently known when the services of its officers are worth retaining. The Town Clerk, Mr. R.W. Greirson, has been in the service…

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Light Wanted Council Objects

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 7

Merrylands ''B" grade Rugby League Football Club wrote to Holroyd Council, asking that the proposed installation of an electric light in the dressing room in…

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Council Will Sell Land

The Propeller · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 1

When tenders were being called for the removal and disposal of night-soil a few years ago, Hurstville Council purchased an area of land in Lorraine…

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About a Bridge "Why Build in Such Places?" Says Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

Should a council construct a footbridge to give access to the property of one ratepayer? That was a question discussed by…

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Council's Offer £750 for £2000

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 7

At its meeting on Tuesday night Holroyd Council received a reply from G. A. Song & Co., Ltd. (in liquidation), stating that they were prepared to accept…

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Electrical Engineer Fairfield Council's Choice

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 7

An adjourned meeting of Fairfield Council was held on Tuesday night, for the purpose of concluding the scrutiny of 49 applications received for the position…

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