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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

3,954 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 198

UPROAR At St. Marys Council Meeting "I'd Kick You Out"

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 1

The noise and confusion at one stage of the proceedings of St. Marys Council meeting on Monday evening might be facetiously…

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Despairing and Starving Workless Threaten Council Crisis at Cessnock Cessnock

The Labor Daily · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 5

CESSNOCK unemployed threatened Kearsley Shire [?] to-night, that they either must get work or increased relief, or extreme action,…

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District Court. (Before Judge Edwards.) Local Government Appeal. Williams v Randwick Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 12

This was an appeal Under section 341 of the Local Government Act. Appeliant was Frederick Hugh Williams, of Belmore-road, Randwick, estate agent, and he appealed against…

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A Set Back Bulk Electricity Scheme Riverstone's Withdrawal Affects Whole Scheme But St. Marys Council Perseveres

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 2

The scheme to supply bulk electricity to Blacktown, St. Marys, Penrith, etc., from the City has received a sot-back, which, may be only temporary, owing to the withdrawal of the "principal power user" (Riverstone Meat Company). Mr Forbes Mackay, general…

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May Seat League Council at Ottawa? League Council Premier Considers London

The Sun · Sunday 6 May 1928 · page 1

It is understood that the Prime Minister of Canada (Mr. Mackenzie King) is considering the suggestion that a…

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Rowing. Australian Council Meets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 15

The annual meeting of the Australian Rowing Council was held at Tattersall's Hotel, Penrith. The president, Mr. H. G. Alderson, was in the chair, and the States were represented by Messrs. J…

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Assisting Dairymen. Dairy Council's Advocacy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 9

Recently the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Thorby) announced that Cabinet had approved of the distribution of £25,000 to assist the dairying industry. This sum, the Government…

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£10,000 Loss. Clyde-carlingford Line. Council Seeks Extension

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 12

Replying to the request of Dundas Council that the railway line from Clyde to Carlingford should be extended to Junction with the main northern line at Pennant Hills, the…

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The Municipal Franchise. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 May 1928 · page 7

Sir,—Undoubtedly the vast majority of those directly interested in the work of local government throughout the State, and, indeed, every one anxious for the maintenance of the…

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"Liar," Says Alderman Threats at Stormy Council Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 11

PENRITH, Monday.--An alderman's threat to kick another out of the council chamber was the culmination of a quarrel at the last meeting of the…

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"Lies" Alderman's Evidence Council Attacks Him Health Inspector's Charges

The Sun · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 17

Canterbury's Health Inspector (Mr. Ferrett), last night gave a written report to the local council on the prosecution of a dairyman for alleged…

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"Council Humiliated" by Deputy Mayor Canterbury Sensation "Admitted That He Lied" Health Inspector's charge

Evening News · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 11

AT Canterbury council last night, the health inspector, Mr. Ferrett, accused the Deputy-mayor, Ald. Burns, of having admitted on oath at the local court that he had lied at the previous council meeting. The officer said…

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Woman Lord Mayor? Possibility For London

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 6

Will London in the future have at woman LordMayor? That is a possibility which may have to be faced soon. On December 21 the…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Dundas Council was held on Wednesday 2nd inst., when Mayor Harley presided and was supported by Aldermen Auchterionie,…

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Hornsby Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 5

A special meeting of the Hornsby Shire Council was held on Thursday 26th April and the ordinary meeting on 3rd May. LOAN FOR ROADS…

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The Editor's Letter Box Wrathful Ratepayer Attacks Aldermen (To the Editor)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 2

Sir,—Will you kindly grant me space in your valuable paper to voice my opinion of the doings of Holroyd Council? I note a charge laid against it in the…

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Would Council Pay? Widening Church-Street Council and Main Roads Board

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 1

"Parramatta Council is going to press its scheme for the widening of Church-street South in opposition to that of the Main Roads Board, but…

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Ten Years' War Council Victorious

Evening News · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 4

MESSR. Morgan and Morgan, solicitors, advised St. Peters Council last night that several prosecutions against Michael Bourke, with whom council has…

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Quid Pro Quo Council and Dept

Evening News · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 5

RECENTLY the City Electricity Department billed Hunter's Hill Council for 14/- the estimated damage caused by the civic terry bumping into an electric…

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Around the Councils Ermington-Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1928 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Ermington-Rydaimere Council on Monday, April 30, was fully attended, and presided over by, the Mayor, Alderman Wassell…

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