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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

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Auburn's Mosquitoes Council and Conference Progress Association Differs

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

Though Auburn Council hold the view that there are no mosquitoes in the town —at any rate it was not deemed advisable to attend the conference in Sydney—…

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7,500 SCHEME Beautification of Lidcombe Council Defers Matter

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

The £7500 beautification scheme, prepared by Ald. McAdam, was discussed at the last meeting of Lidcombe Council. The scheme is for the beautification of…

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Awkward Position Holroyd Council's Finances "No Wages To-Morrow"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 6

Holroyd Council's finances are in a parlous condition. There has been delay in the issue of the rate notices, hence no money…

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To Privy Council Crimes Act Challenge to Trial by Jury

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 5

THERE is every [?]lihood that the validity of the Commonwealth Crimes Act will be tested before the Privy Council…

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Helping the Ambulance Council Increase Donation "Can Granville Afford it?"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 2

For over ten years Granville Council has granted an annual donation to the Parramatta-Auburn Ambulance of £26. At the last meeting of the council,…

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Municipalities and Car Parking

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 10

An Interesting opinion has been given by the Secretary of the Local Government's Association (Mr. A. R. Bluett), concerning the powers of municipalities…

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Serious Queries for Mayor Council War at Glebe

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 3

A sensation was caused at last night's meeting of Glebe Council when Ald. Dick gave notice that at next meeting he would…

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Civic Methods Alderman Who Knows

Evening News · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 9

THE question of lighting the golden monument at the entrance is the local park was discussed at Redfern Council last night. It was decided is…

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Glebe Mayor's £2000 Writ

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 10

For Ald. William Joseph Walsh (Mayor of Glebe), Mr. A. C. Boyle (of A. C. Boyle and Co., solicitors, 32 Elizabeth Street, Sydney) has…

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Mayor of Glebe Issues Writ

The Labor Daily · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 4

Acting on behalf of Ald. William Joseph Walsh, Mayor of Glebe, Mr. A. C. Boyle, of Messrs. Boyle and Company, solicitors. 28 Elizabeth Street…

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Rockdale’s Stall. Eat More Fruit. Aldermen at Variance

The St George Call · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 1

Ald. Gardiner, at the last meeting of Rockdale Council, strenuously opposed a recommendation by the Building Committee, that an applicant should be…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 14

The second reading of the Department of Agriculture Building Bill was moved in the Legislative Council by the Assistant Minister (Mr. Ryan). He said that the Minister…

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Council Meeting

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 3

The President tabled a report last Wednesday night of matters he had attended to since the last Council meeting…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 7
Also in The St George Call

Kogarah Council's general meeting, called for the 13th instant, lapsed for want of a quorum, and was adjourned till Monday last…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 7

At the last meeting of Hurstville Council it was reported that Kogarah Council was anxious that work on the Frederick Street extension at Oatley…

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Sutherland Shire Soccer Football Association

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 2

The first committee meeting held in connection with the above took place at the president’s residence on Tuesday last, the president occupying the chair…

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Mayor of Glebe. Issues Writ for Libel

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 17

Acting on behalf of Mr. William Joseph Walsh, Mayor of Glebe. Mr. A. C. Boyle, of Messrs. A. C. Boyle and Co., solicitors, 32 Elizabeth-street, Sydney, yesterday issued out…

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Miners' Council Sittings

The Labor Daily · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 5

The Miners' Central Council met in Sydney yesterday morning. After discussing domestic matters council adjourned until to-day. Meanwhile…

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City Council Debentures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 18

Since January 1, when authority was given for the sale of 5½ per cent, debentures over the City Treasury counter, £129,200 has been received. Of that amount £71,300 had been…

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