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Council & local affairs, 1930

4,831 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 242

Council Juniors

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 11

On Sunday, 26th January, an impromptu card evening was arranged by Miss Freda Wolman at her home, 98 Wesbury Street,…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 12

On the motion for the third reading of the Guardianship of Infants Bill, Mr. Coates asked the Attorney-General (Mr. Boyce) to explain the meaning of clause 3 dealing with the…

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Council of Management

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 14

The following were elected to the council of management of the association for the ensuing year:—Messrs Willesford, Bunyan, Wasson, Cutler Leabeater,…

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Too Old? Working at 60 Mayor and Veterans

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 14

Is a man too old for work at 60? Recent dismissals in the Railway Department and at Clyde Engineering Works bring this question before the public…

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Fairfield Council Committees' Reports

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 6

On the recommendation of the works committee, Fairfield Council on Tuesday referred to the Mayor (Alderman Clancy) for investigation an allegation…

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A Warning. The Legislative Council. I.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 10

Speaking a few years ago on the proposed reform of the House of Lords, Lord Birkenhead (probably better known as F. E. Smith, one of the acutest thinkers and most…

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Board's Proposal Council Not in Favour

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 12

Recently, the Main Roads Board suggested to Parramatta Council that Ross-street, between Pennant and Church streets, should be made a main road in…

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Newcastle Notes. Council of Jewish Women

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 3

The first monthly general meeting was held in the Synagogue Hall on February 5th, the President, Mrs. I. Morris, in the…

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"Realised Police Were About to Be Murdered" Superintendent's Evidence Alderman's Sensational Charge About Shooting Norman Brown's Death Maitland

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 6

"Shoot the --I Shoot to kill them!" This ejaculation, Joseph Cousins, miner, J.P., and councillor of Koarsley Shire, swore at Maitland Coroner's Court to-day, he heard shouted by a policeman during the firing at Rothbury at the time Norman Brown was shot…

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"Smack at Council" Merrylands Men Preparing Electricity Deputation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 10

Has Mr. J. T. Smith. They intend a private and personal bone—to pick with Holroyd Council. So has M. J. T. Smith. They intend…

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Lithgow Council Won't Cut Wages Lithgow

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 6

Lithgow Council has decided not to make day reduction in the wages of the staff consequent on the lower living wage awarded by the Industrial Commission…

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"Can't Stop It" Council and Taxi-Bus

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 12

Among the things discussed by Parramatta's civic fathers on Monday was a taxi-bus which picks up passengers from vacant land opposite Parramatta station…

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The Sun Stop-press Union Withdraws From Labour Council

The Sun · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 1

Dissatisfaction with the Labor Council and its present policy is spreading throughout the movement. Following the example of the…

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Electrical Appliances. Sale by City Council. Joint Committee's Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 15

The report of the joint committee representing the Government, the City Council, and the electrical industry, which was appointed to consider the question of the sale…

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School of Arts Appeal to Council Question of Subsidy

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 12

"Last year you were good enough to increase our subsidy from £25 to £50. Will you continue to do so?" This, in effect, I how a deputation…

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The Legislative Council. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 7

Sir,—I do not propose to reply to all and every man who chooses to abuse me without contributing one argument bearing on the matters in issue. An old Spanish proverb…

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EDUCATION. Research Council. DR. K. S. Cunningham, Secretary. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 12

Dr. Kenneth S. Cunningham, of the staff of the Teachers' College, Melbourne, has been appointed chief executive officer of the newlyformed Australian Council for Educational…

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Throwing £70,000 Away Council "Reform" Lang's Strong Exposure Wanton Waste

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 5

IN the Assembly last night Mr. Lang A flayed the Government for recommending the expenditure of £70,000 in conducting the Upper House…

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Council of Jewish Women of N.s.w. Car Picnic to Penrith

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 3

The Hospital Committee of the Council of Jewish Women is organising a car picnic on February 26th, in aid of the…

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Municipal Roll Town Clerk to Check "Full Responsibility"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 12

"I think the town clerk should take full responsibility for the compilation of the roll and for the accuracy of the roll."…

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