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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

4,831 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 242

New Council Chambers

The Sun · Sunday 2 March 1930 · page 2

Foundation stones of new council chambers at Enfield, to cost £3000, were laid yesterday by the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Bruxner),…

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Coraki Alderman Resigns. Coraki

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 12

At a special meeting of the municipal council last night, Alderman McKenzie moved that the department be asked to send an administrator for the municipality. The motion was…

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Alderman Bogged While Selling Milk

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 2

While Alderman Daniels was delivering milk in Yarran-street last week, his cart got bogged. It was an hour and a half before he was able to leave the…

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Enfield Municipality. New Council Chambers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 16

The foundation-stones of the new council chambers at Enfield were laid on Saturday by the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Bruxner) and the Mayor of Enfield (Alderman…

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Mayor Rainbow's Answer To Footpath Agitators

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 1

Strong exception to statements that Holroyd Council had not given, fair consideration to the agitation for a definite footpath policy was taken by the Mayor…

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Ratepayer & Council

Evening News · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 8

Mr. T. Callen, Kensington, writes:— "The statement, "Randwick council is [?]ching, desecrating, and despolling property,'attributed to me—in the 'Evening…

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Brisbane Has Lord Mayor Now Brisbane

Evening News · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 8

THE Mayor of Brisbane has been notified that the King has approved the status of Mayor of Brisbane being raised to that of Lord Mayor…

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Lord Mayor Brisbane's Status Raised Brisbane

The Sun · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 9

The Mayor of Brisbane (Alderman Jolly) has been notified that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve…

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City Council Survivals

Daily Pictorial · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 6

BY present arrangements, a new City Council will be in being in four months. And already the Labor Party,…

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Newcastle Council Vacancy

Daily Pictorial · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Sunday.--Mr. F. S. Davis was elected to the vacancy in the City Council, caused by the resignation of Ald. Wheeler…

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No Vehicles Council's Liability

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 2

A protest was received by Ryde Council against posts being placed in a lane between Great North-road and Farm-street, in such a way as to prevent…

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Tennis Court Request to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 3

Desiring to construct a tennis court alongside the Church of England Hall at Schofield, W. J. Owen asked whether the council's grader could be used for…

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New Council Chambers for Enfield

The Labor Daily · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 7

The foundation-stone of new Council Chambers at Enfield were laid last Saturday by the Minister for Local Government, Mr. Bruxner. and the…

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Co-ordination. Roads and Railways. Circular to Shire Councils

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 10

The Shires Association of New South Wales has circularised Its constituent councils directing attention to the unfavourable position of the railways, and suggesting that by the…

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Small Goods Carts Should Councils License? Shire Association's View

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 1

Blacktown Council recently suggested to the Shires Association that ordinance 56, which applies to butchers' shops, cutting carts, etc., should be amended…

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"Turned Down" Council "Can't Understand" Water Extensions

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 2

The Water Board has informed Blacktown Council that the desired extension of watermain along Best-road, Ivy, Ross, May and Valeria streets, Toongabbie, has…

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Railway Facilities Sequel to Doctor's Offer Protest to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 2

A strong protest against the decision of the council to contribute one-third of the coat of a set of steps at the northern end of the railway station was…

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Sports Ground "Must Wait" Says Dept. Council Wants Minister

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 2

Blacktown Council is endeavoring to secure the resumption of 14½ acers fronting Flashcombe-road, Blacktown, for a public recreation and sports…

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Municipal Rolls. Canterbury Council's Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 March 1930 · page 11

The Canterbury Council decided last night to instruct its auditors to prepare a report upon the printing of the municipal rolls for the election held in 1925…

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Lord Mayor. Honour for Brisbane. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 March 1930 · page 10

The Premier (Mr. Moore) announced to-day that he had received a despatch from the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs informing him that his Majesty the King…

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