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Council & local affairs, 1929

4,700 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 235

A Political History of Australia "Kookaburra" Peacock--"The Proper Thing" is Done-- Peacock's Injustice to Findley--Strikebreaking Arrangement with Victoria-- Affairs in Victoria--How the Legislative Council was Abolished Chapter Ccl. "The Kookaburra"

The Labor Daily · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 1

Let us look at how things were going in the other States, while New South Wales was convulsed with a great strike, one which some of the…

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Will Garlick and Co. Be Retained? When City Council Is Restored Powers of Veto

Truth · Sunday 7 April 1929 · page 13

WHEN the Greater Sydney Council comes into being, or when the old City Council is restored. the present Civic Commissioners may be…

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Prominent Alderman's Death. Blackheath

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 12

Alderman Robert Gray, of Blackheath Municipal Council, died at his residence. Tayside, Wentworth-street, Blackheath, this morning, Alderman Gray had been in this district for…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 4

The regular meeting night for Dundas Council was last Wednesday, but, years ago, when the civic fathers selected a site for their Town Hall, they chose a…

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Eastwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Eastwood Council was held on Wednesday, 3rd inst., notwithstanding the fact that it was a wild and boisterous night…

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Shire Clerk Resigns. Katoomba

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 12

Mr. A. Howell, clerk to the Blue Mountains Shire, tendered his resignation at last meeting of the council. He has been appointed clerk to the Blaxland Shire at Wallerawang…

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Around the Councils Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Baulkham Hills Shire Council was held on Tuesday, April 2, when President Whitling and Councillors Black, Meek and Lowe…

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City of Parramatta Commercial Man's Aim Approaching the Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 2

Parramatta should be raised to the status of a city. This is the firm conviction of the local Chamber of Commerce…

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Coonabarabran Shire Council. Coonabarabran

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 12

The shire council has decided to increase its road plant, and the engineer has been instructed to purchase a suitable grader and plough. The present plant is engaged on the…

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Glebe Labor Aldermen (To the Editor.)

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 8

Sir.--As one who has watched with considerable interest the actions of the Glebe Labor aldermen, whom I assisted at the last elections. I write to express in he…

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Council S Protest Defence Dept. Criticised Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 1

The Frankston Shire Council has written to tho Minister for Defence, expressing alarm at the fact that the department did not have one aeroplane…

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New State. Scheme Not Favoured. Glen Innes Council Decision. Glen Innes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 10

The question of sending delegates to the New States Conference at Armidale this month was discussed at the council meeting this week…

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Former Alderman Mr. A. Foxcroft Dead

Evening News · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 10

THE death occurred at Sydney Hospital yesterday of Mr.Arthur Fox-croft, for many years a well known resident of Concord…

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The Glebe Labor Aldermen Ald. Dick Under Fire (To the Editor.)

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 8

Sir.--I view with disgust the statement of Alderman Dick, of the Glebe Council of the intention to move at the next meeting a vote of un-confidence in the Mayor…

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Council House Ball

The Sun · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 21

TO help the funds of the local Council House, the entertainment committee of the Council of Jewish Women held a ball at the Ambassadors…

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National Council of Women

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 11

The executive of the National Council of Women met last week when three new assoelates were admitted. They were Mesdames W. G. Wade, Margaret Bristow, and Price…

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Should Support Olympic Council If Eligible

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 34

What is the Rugby Union's position as regards the! Olympic Council of N.S.W.? At the Union meeting on…

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Electricians and Arbitration. Decision of Federal Council

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 20

At Melbourne last week, the Federal Council of the Electricians Union endorsed the decision of the Executive to proceed with the arbitration case now…

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Still Popular Natural Sprays Council House Ball

Evening News · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 18

JUDGING by the smart frocking at the Council House Ball at The Ambassadors last night, natural floral shoulder sprays will be as…

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'Council Hoodwinked' Liv'pool-rd. in Danger

Evening News · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 17

"LIVERPOOL-ROAD is a disgrace a[?] a danger to public safety," [?] Aid. Clancy at Bankstown Council last night, when it was decided to ask the…

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