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Council & local affairs, 1929

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Eastwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 11

The regular meeting of the Eastwood Council was held on 23rd inst. The absentees were Alderman Bull and McBeath, the latter being on…

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Hornsby Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 11

There was a full attendance at the regular meeting of the Hornsby Shire Council last Thursday evening. PROTECTIVE MEASURES…

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Council Juniors

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 4

After a recess of six weeks, the Council Juniors again gathered in full force at the Maccabean Hall on Monday night, January 28th…

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In the Tar Lady Loses Shoes If Cameron Wasn't Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 14

This is about a lady who got off a bus and left her shoas in the road It will serve also to show that the ratepayers of Parramatta are lucky, to have…

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£15,000 LOAN No Increase in Rates Mayor's Assurance

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 14

As forecasted by Mayor Collett, Parramatta Council proposes to borrow £15,000 for permanent road construction work. At this week's meeting, on the motion…

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Around the Councils Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 11

The fortnightly meeting of the Dundas Council on 23rd instant was attended by the Mayor (Alderman E. Mo[?]s) and Alderman Auchterlonie, Feather, Catts,…

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Melbourne's Big Workless Army Numbers 12,000 Appeal to Lord Mayor Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 1

The leader of the unemployed today urged the Lord Mayor, Cr. Luxten, to induce the Melbourne City Council to put public works in hand…

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Council of Jewish Women of N.S.W.

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 9

The next General Meeting of the Council of Jewish Women will be held at the Maccabean Hall, Darlinghurst, on Monday…

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Country News Water Supply Must Be Filtered Armidale Surprise Mayor Attacks Health Dept. Armidale

The Sun · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 17

The Health Department came in for some stinging criticism from the Mayor (Alderman Watson) at the Armidale City Council meeting…

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Booth Wins Interim Injunction Council's Mistake London, Wednesday Night

The Sun · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 1

After listening to counsel for both parties Mr. Justice Eve, in the Chancery division of the High Court, granted General Booth's application…

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Garden Island. State Property. Privy Council Judgment. London, Jan. 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 14

The appeal of the Commonwealth of Australia against a judgment of the High Court concerning the possession of Garden Island at Sydney has been dismissed by the Privy…

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First Blood to General Booth Injunction Granted Against High Council LONDON

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 4

The Supreme Court to-day granted General Booth an injunction restraining the High Council of the Salvation Army from electing, or appointing, a…

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Booth Must Be Heard Court Order to High Council But Deposition Still Likely London

Evening News · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 5

GENERAL BOOTH was to-day granted an injunction by Mr. Justice Eve, to restrain the High Council of the Salvation Army from adjudicating him unfit to act as leader. The judge ordered the injunction to stand until…

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"We Must Honor Our Pledge" Parramatta Will Assist T. B. Settlement Scheme Council Proposes Carnival to Raise Funds

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 1

The local council proposes to organise a carnival to raise funds for Parramatta's participation in the Picton Lakes Village Settlement scheme-a scheme designed to assist those in the dread grip of T.B. "This is a wonderful work," said Alderman Jeffery on Monday, "and…

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Home for Tramps Municipal Depot "Sling Your Weight About"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 14

"This is not to wash any dirty linon." With this comforting assurance, Alderman Musto, at this week's gathering of Parrammatta's civic fathers, introduced the…

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Sewerage Rates Charge on Municipality Long Agitation Succeeds

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 14

Some critical soul once defined "deputation" as "a noun of magnitude which signifles many but not much." But now the order has been reversed…

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Double Fees? Municipal Election Echo

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 14

As the operation of the adult franchise at the last municipal elections entailed additional duties, Alderman Noller considers that the returning officer and…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 7

At Wednesday night's meeting of Kogarah Council the East Ward aldermen did not take their places at the council table, the reason, it was stated,…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 6

At last night's meeting of Hurstville Council the health inspector reported that a careful and detailed investigation had been made with regard to the…

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Council Juniors

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 5

After a recess of six weeks the Council Juniors gathered in full force at the Maccabean Hall on Monday night, February 28th Miss Lena Rose presided…

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