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Council & local affairs, 1930

4,831 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 242

State Soccer League Refused Affiliation Aus. Council Decide Not a Surprise Proposed Tour by N. Zealanders Control in N.s.w

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 3

THE Australian Soccer Football Association, at the annual council meeting yesterday, rejected the application of the N.S.W. State…

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Dubbo "Raffles" Caught Innocent Aldermen Nearly "Pooled"

Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 5

DUBBO, Tuesday.--"Raffles" in Dubbo! He took an alderman's boots while the worthy…

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Council Abandons Claim

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 12

The City Council on November 13, 1929, directed that an objection should be lodged in regard to an application made by the trustees of the John Norton Estate to bring properties…

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In the Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 14

In the Legislative Council there was a long debate on the Referendum Bill. The Attorney-General (Mr. Boyce), in moving the second reading, assured members that the…

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Labour Aldermen Criticised. Strong Comment at Dubbo A.L.P. Meeting. Dubbo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 16

At a meeting of the Dubbo branch of the A.L.P. last night, under the presidency of Mr. Joseph Clark, ex-member for Dubbo, and selected Labour candidate for the new…

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Legislative Council. Marketing Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 19

In the Legislative Council a petition from the Poultry Farmers' Defence Association protesting against certain provisions of the Marketing of Primary Products (Amendment) Bill,…

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A.lp. Meetings Parramatta E. Council

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 8

Mr, Rowe M.H.R., and Mr. Ely, M.L.A., and Mr. Byrnes, endorsed candidate for parramitta were present at the last meeting of the parramatta (Federal)…

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Preparing for the City Council Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 18

Special staff at work at the offices of the Citizens' Reform Association under the direction of the secretary, Mr. F. Worslead (at left), preparing for the municipal elections, will take place in Sydney on June 18…

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Council Referendum on May 3--Perhaps?

Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 3

An attempt by Mr. Coates (Labor) to have the referendum on the Upper. House postponed until the date of the next State election was…

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"Truth" Denied Appeal to Privy Council

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 5

The Full Court yesterday refused "Truth" and "Sportsman" Ltd, leave to appeal to the Privy Council, against the granting of a new trial in the…

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Council Reform "Day to Be Fixed"

Evening News · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 10

THE Legislative Council yesterday considered the Referendum Bill concerning its own constitution. An amendment by Mr. Coates of hold the…

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Loan Council. Local Market to Supply Finance

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 2

Following a meeting of the Loan Council at Canberra last Friday it was announced that the, loan expenditure would be gradually reduced until it amounted to…

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Australian Bowling Council Mr. Moore Scores : Mr. Scott's Questions

Referee · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 16

THE annual meeting of the A.B.C. was held in Launceston last week, there being present: Messrs. J. R. Melross (president), H. H. Cummins…

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Law Report. Full Court. (Before the Chief Justice (Sir Philip Street), Mr. Justice Ferguson, and Mr. Justice James.) Appeal to Privy Council. Leave Refused. Thompson v "Truth" and "Sportsman," Ltd., and another

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 12

An application was made on behalf of "Truth" and "Sportsman," Ltd., and Joseph Mark Surtecs for an order granting leave to appeal to the Privy Council against a…

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Alderman Attacks "Amateur Reporter"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 15

An attack upon an "amateur reporter" of a "miniature two-sheeter" was made by Alderman Byrne at Auburn Council on Monday…

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"What's the Cost?" Alderman's View Kindergarten Wanted

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 12

Parramatta Progress Association is agitating for the erection of a kindergarten on the land resumed at Parramatta East for that purpose some years…

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Reduced Wages Advocated by Alderman Basic Wage Drop

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 14

A reduction of 2/6 in the wages of employees of Auburn Council was urged by Alderman Ritchie at the last meeting of the council…

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Miners' Central Council

The Labor Daily · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 5

THE Miners' Central Council will meet next Tuesday at 2.80 o'clock. Tills will be a continuation of the last session; which was adjourned…

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"Defying Council" Fairfield Householder

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 2

In deliberate defiance of council's instructions, Bretos Marget is endeavouring to obtain a tenant for a house which he owns in the Cresent—despite…

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Council of Jewish Women

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 2

An enjoyable evening was held in the Social Hall, Deshon Street, on Sunday, 16th February, to help towards the Council…

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