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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

4,700 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 235

Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 12

On February 18, there was a full meeting of the Ryde Council. Amongst the visitors who occupied seats outside the bar was ex-Alderman, who…

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"They Know Nothing" Mayor Briggs' Wrathful a Nasty Smack

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 3

"These people don't know what they're talking about. In their ignorance they inform us of something about which they know nothing."…

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Luck of the Draw Choosing Deputy-mayor Mudgee

The Sun · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 15

There was a battle for the position of Deputy- Mayor at the Mudgee Council meeting. The parties were equally divided,…

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Council Enterprise New Bathers' Pavilion

Evening News · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 9

MOSMAN Council had resumed land [?]…

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Holroyd Council (To the Editor)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 16

Sir,—I have to thank the old and respected alderman writing under the nom de plume of "A Ratepayers" in your issue of the 14th inst., for the honor he has…

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Chinese Hovels Council to Close

Evening News · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 6

ALEXANDRIA Council last night decided to serve closing orders on the occupants to three houses in Buckland street…

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Watermain Extension Board's Reply to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 12

This is how the Water Board has put it to Blacktown Council:— "Regarding your opinion that the deficiencies on water main extensions within…

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Angry Clerk Rebukes Council Alexandria's Rates

Evening News · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 6

A BREEZE [?] at Alexandria council last night. When the town clerk, Mr. Gibson, said he resented the suggestion of some…

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Go-Getters More Support for Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 12

Blacktown Council, which recently circularised the various councils, seeking co-operation in an effort to secure legislative protection against unscrupulous…

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"This Ends It All" Clerk Dies in Presence of Mayor Bathurst

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 1

The tragic death of John Smith, a clerk, employed at the Town Halt, occurred to-day. The Mayor. Ald. Hansard, and the…

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"Charlie Chaplin" Blakeley and "Fatty Arbuckle" Parkhill Kuringai Loan Sanders Replies Mayor's Criticism

Evening News · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 6

MR E Sanders. M L. A . resented today the criticism of him by the Mayor of Kuringal Council in connection with the advertising of a…

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Blame Resented Council and Smash Wingham

Evening News · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 5

AT Manning Shire Council meeting a motion of sympathy was passed, to be conveyed to the relatives of Mr. James Lulham. who was killed as the…

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Old Windsor-Road No Assistance for Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 18

Blacktown Council's opinion that the through traffic on the old Windsor-road warrants special assistance is not endorsed by the Main Roads Board, which…

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Dramatic Death. Bathurst Council Employee. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 12

Holding in his left hand a glass containing dregs of dark liquid, and extending his right hand to the Mayor (Alderman C. A. Hansard), with the remark, "Goodbye—that finishes the…

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A.r.u. State Council Votes Funds

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 5

The State council of the A.R.U. has voted £60 toward the timberworkers' funds, and is now asking all A.R.U. members to levy themselves 1 a…

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George's River Bridge. Proposed Tolls. Council's Protest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 10

The Minister for Works (Mr. Buttenshaw) was urged by a deputation from the Sutherland Shire Council yesterday to expedite the completion of the George's River Bridge. The…

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"An Eyesore" Ragged Street Signs Council Move

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 3

"It is disgraceful that street signs announcing various functions should be allowed to remain up weeks after the particular event has been held," declared…

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Council and Hospital Dispute at Junee Junee

The Sun · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 15

Unusual interest is being taken in the dispute between the Junee municipal council and the hospital committee, regarding an account for £123 owing…

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Boundary Road Which Council Should Control? "Dangerous Condition"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 15

Windsor and Baulkham Hills Councils will meet in conference at Windsor today to consider the question of expenditure on the road that forms the…

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"Fear of Undesirables" Letter Alarms Council Better Police Protection

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 3

The statement that a wild-looking man had been in South Auburn, brandishing a razor and scaring the residents, has apparently alarmed the Auburn Council…

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