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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

4,831 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 242

Not Its Job M.R.B. And Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 4

Alderman Porter, of Granville, had another tilt at the Main Roads Board on Tuesday evening. The overseer had reported that the…

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Beautifying Auburn Council's Garden Scheme 50 Entries Wanted

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 2

If 50 householders in Aubura are prepared to give the scheme their support, the local council will conduct an amateur garden…

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Living in Stable Sequel to Closing Order Council Prosecutes

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 4

On November 15 Granville Council issued a closing order prohibiting James Deane from using a certain room in Palmer-street, Camelin. The sequel was at…

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Churches' Council. Seeks Wireless License. for B Class Station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 8

There are at present 25 New South Wales applications for B class wireless station licenses under consideration by the special sub-committee appointed by Federal Cabinet…

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Gospel by Radio Council of Churches Want "B" Broadcasting Stations Sunday Night Jazz

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 1

BECAUSE at the close of church services on Sunday nighty there Was nothing to listen to on the Wireless but jazz music and because…

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"Sweated Labor" A.L.P. And Council Ald. Porter Will Not Stand Intimidation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 3

"If, as Alderman Adams says, we will not get back because of our attitude in this matter, then all I can say if that I would prefer to stay outside…

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FOOTBALL. Rugby Union. Council Votes for Fewer Clubs. Y.M.C.A. and Police

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 15

At the January meeting of the council of the Rugby Union last evening the proposal of the management committee to reduce the number of first-grade clubs from 10 to 8 was carried. The…

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Ban Lifted Municipal Services Cessnock

The Sun · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 15

Following a special meeting of the Cessnock Council last night, to consider the council's position in regard to the Local Government Act as far as…

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Sutherland Shire Council

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 3

All Councillors with the exception of Cr. Cook, who has not yet sufficiently recovered from his illness, were present at the first meeting of the year, last…

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Ex-alderman Charged with Bigamy

The Biz · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

Albert Bate, 42. an estate agent, [?]d a former alderman of the CabraVale Council, was committed for trial on £40 bail by Mr. Flynn, S.M., at…

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Shire Council's Loans. Big Works to be Carried Out

The Propeller · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

The Local Government Department, has approved of Sutherland Shire Council's three big works loans on condition that £15,845 allowed for the…

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Ex-Mayor's Frantic Plunges

The Sun · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 10

Toronto, Thursday. -- Tom Brown, five times Mayor of Stratford (Ontario), is being sought for an Amazing defalcation. Stratford's…

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Are We Drinking T.B. MILK? Alderman's Alarming Statements

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 7

Do we drink milk from tubercular cows? Ald. Keast, of Parkes, says we do. AT the executive meeting of the…

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Holroyd Council

The Biz · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 7

Ald. Rainbow (Mayor), with Ald. Bacon, Jones, Pitt Shaw, Smith, Brett and Maunder were present at Tuesday night's meeting…

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Liverpool Council

The Biz · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 7

The above council held its fortnightly meeting on Tuesday night last. Present: Ald. Bratchell (Mayor), O'Grady, Freeman, Alchin, Bird,…

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Did Mayor Side-step? Question of Better Footpaths

The Biz · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 6

At a meeting of Guildford Progress Association on Thursday night, Rev. H. S. Parsons reported upon the deputation to Holroyd Council on the…

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Council for Canberra 'Varsity Canberra

The Labor Daily · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

Steps have been taken by the Federal Government to appoint three representatives on the University Council. The council will consist of seven,…

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Gentle Measures Lifting Spit Toll Council's Grip

Evening News · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 9

PROTESTING against the reluctance of both the Government and municipal authorities to disclose the position of the Spot Bridge toll…

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To Settle Coal Dispute Council's Co-operation Sought

The Biz · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

Liverpool Council is in receipt of a L[?]gow letter, [?]rom those who controlled and directed, what is stated to have been a monster meeting held…

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Labour Council. Victory for Garden Faction. Mr. Kavanagh Defeated

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 11

The annual election for executive positions on the New South Wales Labour Council last night resulted in a decisive victory for that section of the extremist faction led by…

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