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Council & local affairs, 1930

4,831 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 242

New Reservoir Proposal to Penrith Council Engineer to Give Estimates

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 1

Penrith Council on Saturday night, carried a motion by Ald. Preach that an engineer be employed to give an estimate of the cost…

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Heard by the Way Emu, Where They Never Die—Another Win for Scotland—A Fall in Eggs—£10 a Week for an Alderman—Show Insurance, etc. Another Win to Scotland

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 1

AN explanation of the wonderful state of preservation of the old water supply pipes that have been exhumed in Hgh Steet, after being…

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Big Issue at Emu Plains The Electric Light Question a Stormy Meeting Shire President Encounters the Opposition Another Referendum Wanted

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 2

One of the most stormy meetings ever held at Emu plains took place on Monday evening, when the President and councillers of Blue Mountains Shire stated the case in support of the extension of the electric light system to Emu, There is much opposition to the proposal,…

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Band Contests. B Grade Section. Won by Randwick Municipal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 18

Although the weather was very gloomy last night, at least no rain was falling, and the B grade bands playing in the Band Association's competition at the Sports Ground were…

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That Shark Net Alderman Grant Calls on "Truth He Was Silent! Unconscious Humor of Randwick Council

Truth · Sunday 26 January 1930 · page 13

THERE are still those interested people who contend that the Coogee shark net has stood up to the wear and tear of the elements, and has never had a hole in it, other than those arranged by the manufacturers. BUT the voice of denial has become very weak, and "Truth" conclusively proved by…

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Two Poets and Actor Are Movie Privy Council Prof. Brereton, Nary Gilmore, and J. V. Gould in New Role Federal Film Censorship Appeal Board

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 26 January 1930 · page 6

WHAT is good for the millions of Australians who go to the movies each year? What should they be allowed to see?…

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Waverley's First Mayor

Evening News · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 6

Sir,—I thank the eldest grandson of the first Mayor of Waverley, John Birrell, for correcting my error in spelling the name as Birrill. Of course he ought to know. Mr. Alick…

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Enginedrivers Council

The Labor Daily · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 4

The Federated Enginedrivers' State Council and Executive which ate in session in Sydney, sat all day Saturday and yesterday. They will resume…

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Mayor Is Arrested Intimidation Charged at Greta

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 2

BRANXTON, Sunday.-- The Mayor of Greta (Ald. R. Crocker), who is also president of the local miners' lodge, and Aid. J. Berry…

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Country News. Blue Mountains Shire. Penrith

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 10

One of the most stormy meetings ever held at Emu Plains took place, when the president of Blue Mountains Shire (Cr. Percy Wilson) and Councillors S. H. Walker and F. G. Ross…

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Alleged Intimidation. Mayor of Greta and Lodge Official Arrested. Branxton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 9

The police allege that a canvass of stores in Greta, which is the next mining town to Branxton, was made by miners during last week. Storekeepers were told that they were…

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Enginedrivers' Action. Relations with Labour Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 10

It is expected that to-day's State council meeting of the Federated Enginedrivers' and Firemen's Association at the Trades Hall will reach a decision on whether the organisation…

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Tenterfield Council. Refuses to Support Lithgow. Tenterfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 10

The Tenterfield Municipal Council has unanimously refused to support the Lithgow Council with regard to the protest against the working of Rothbury colliery by the State…

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Will Chairman Resign? Labor Council

The Sun · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 15

The decision of the State Council of the Federated Engine Drivers' and Firemen's Association to withdraw from the New South Wales Labor…

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Exit Roels? From Labor Council Won't Comment

Evening News · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 12

FOLLOWING the decision of the Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association to withdraw from the Labor Council of N.S.W., it is considered…

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Yass Electorate Council Rule Breaking Alleged (To The Editor.)

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 8

Sir,--Would your allow me to say in reply to Mr. W. M. Webster that his statement that the Yass Electorate Council adhered strictly to the rules," is not…

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ENGINEDRIVERS. Withdraw from Labour Council. Appreciation of Mr. Scullin's Efforts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 11

The Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association, after a long debate, decided yesterday to withdraw from the Labour Council of New South Wales. This decision places…

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Position of Roels Is Jeopardised Enginedrivers Out of Labor Council Support for Sculun

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 5

WHILE deprecating the criticism of Mr. Scullin over his attitude in the coal debacle, the Federated Enginedrivers' executive and council…

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Lithgow Alderman Resentful Eastwood's Discourtesy

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 5

The acting Town Clerk reported to Lithgow Council to-night regarding the mass meeting which had been convened by the Mayor, Aid. Cregan,…

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Enginedrivers and Labor Council. Affiliation Withdrawn

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 2

At a meeting of the N.S.W. State Council of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association, held at Sydney last week-end, it was decided to withdraw…

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