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Council & local affairs, 1929

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Water Mains Still Negotiating Penrith Council and Government

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 1

Negotiations between Penrith Council and the Government with reference to the allocation of financial burden of putting down…

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National Council of Women. Reception at Beaumont House

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 11

In recognition of the honours conferred upon tour of its members during the past few months, the National Council of Women arranged a reception at Beaumont House…

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City Council Association Power House No. 1 Season Ends

The Sun · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 3

Power House No. 1 7 for 296 v. Campsie. Power House No. 2 forfeited to Maintenance. Camperdown had the bye…

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Enginedrivers Prepare for Fray Special Meeting of State Council

The Labor Daily · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 5

An extraordinary special meeting of the Federated Enginedrivers' State Council has been called for this morning, at 8.30. to consider measures…

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The Churches. Rev. Arnold Conolly. CHAIRMAN C.E.M.S. Provincial Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 11

The Rev. Arnold Conolly, who was recently elected chairman of the Provincial Council of the Church of England Men's Society, in succession to the Rev. W. G. Hilliard, has…

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A.l.p. Last Night. Elec. Council Secretaries Position Defined Must Be Delegates Exec. Representative of Northern Miners

The Labor Daily · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 5

ELECTORAL Council secretaries must first be delegates and have the right to retain their official position for the year of…

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Bankstown Municipal Employees

The Labor Daily · Saturday 13 April 1929 · page 5

Among the contributions handed in by the Picket Committee was [?]617 which was collected by Messrs. R. Clark and C. Hodgson, from…

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Postal Delivery Council will Protest "Tommy-rot" says Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 3

"The alteration in the method of mail delivery may be more economical to the department, but it is no use to the general public," declared Ald. Wilson, at…

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Transport Bill. Parramatta Alderman's Criticism

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 10

The Transport Bill was the subject of much criticism at the last meeting of the Parramatta Council, which considered a proposal that a conference of municipal and shire councils and…

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Bridge Wanted. Roads Board Refuses Application. Shire Council Indignant. Casino

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 12

"I do not think this shire owes an apology to the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Bruxner) or the Main Roads Board for seeking to have money made available for works…

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Kyogle Shire. Kyogle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 12

By a majority of 151 to 24 votes the ratepayers rejected the proposed scheme of water supply for Kyogle urban area at the referendum which was held. The scheme…

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Ermington-Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 5

At a meeting of the Ermington-Rydal-mere Council on 8th inst. (deferred a week on account of the regular meeting night falling on Easter Monday)…

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ROWING. Australian Rowing Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 16

The Australian Rowing Council will hold the annual meeting at Perth on May 2, when the States' delegates will decide important business regarding the holding of future interstate races…

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£5000 Loan Council Will not Accept

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 6

The Local Government Department has offered Parramatta Council an advance of £5000 for expenditure on unemployed relief works. This amount is repayable…

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Congratulations! Wyatt Park Scheme Council Surprised

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 2

Administrative bodies are accustomed to criticism, abuse and all that kind of thing. It was a happy relief, therefore, at…

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Verandah Posts to Go Hornsby Council's Decision

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 2

In response to a request from the Main Roads Board councils on the North Shore have to decide what they will do In the matter of abolishing all verandah…

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Proposed Country Council Northern District Big Liabilities

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 3

In connection with the proposed County Council to take over the electricity undertakings of the Hornsby, Ryde, Dundas, Eastwood and…

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Council Wary Exterminating 'Skeeters More Data Required

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 5

"Oh! If Lidcombe could only get rid. of its mosquitoes for the small sum of £11."' So sighed Aid. Harry at Lidcombe…

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VANDALISM Blacktown Council Suffers Extensive Globe-Smashing

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 1

Blacktown Council received this report from its electrical engineer last Thursday:— "It was reported last Monday that oil…

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Association Adamant Withdrawal from Grand Council Pleadings in Vain

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 15 April 1929 · page 4

The decision of South Auburn to with-draw from the Grand Council of Progress Associations created something of a sensation in Auburn recently…

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