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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

4,831 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 242

At the Be-labor Council When Fists Flew Things Got Very Lively Last Night

The Labor Daily · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 6

AN impetuous and belligerent section of the gallery at the Trades and Labor Council's meeting last night made itself conspicuous from the…

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Their Picnic Municipal Workers Garlick's Swan Song and Tribute

The Labor Daily · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 5

A STRIKING tribute to [?] efficiency of the City of Sydney electricity service and the achievements of the department in the supply of chean…

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At the Municipal Employees' Picnic

The Labor Daily · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 4

Mr. E. .C. O'Dea and Mr. James Tyrrell, M.L.C., are at present busy organising Labor forces for the municipal elections…

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Main Roads Board Criticised by the Turon Shire Council

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 12

In the course of a discussion upon a proposal to raise money for road work at a meeting of the Turon (N.S.W.) Shire Council last week, Councillor Locke said…

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Shire Election

The Sun · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 3

At an extraordinary election in Woy Woy Shire, caused by the resignation of Councillor A. E. Smith, the voting was: A. E. Smith, 298; S. A. Hall, 218…

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St. Marys Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the St. Marys Council, held on 4th inst, the following business was transacted in addition to that reported in last issue:—…

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Shire Taxes Land Valuations Last for Three Years

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 8

"Ratepayer" says that last year a valuation of the land within the shire was made, there being a number of appeals against such valuation. This year the council appointed the…

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Council of Churches—wireless Scheme

The Methodist · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 6

Rev. W. Deane moved: "That having heard the proposition from the Council of Churches regarding the establishment of a Protestant Wireless Station, this Conference agrees with the object and approves…

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Penrith Council Railway Drainage Water for Kingswood

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 7

The regular monthly meeting of the Penrith Council was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald L. Markham) and…

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"Must Be Faced" Electricity Extension Penrith Council's Needs

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 1

The growth of demand on Panrith electricity supply is forcing the Council to consider plans for the future. A special meeting will be…

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Wild Scenic Windsor Row Council Adjourns Windsor

Evening News · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 3

WHEN [?] of the W[?]sor accused of [?] rubbish a public thoroughfare of the [?] a wild scene…

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Council Annoyed At Minister's Reply Over Big Water Scheme

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 1

Blacktown Councillors were very displeased, by the letter received, at their meeting on Thursday evening from the Minister for Works,…

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Pro and Con Two Petitions to Council a Water Question

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 1

Some of the people down at Lambridge want Penrith Council to extend the water supply to their premises, while others are strongly…

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Granville Municipal Labor Candidates

The Labor Daily · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 4

Messrs McFarlane and Kemp have been selected as the Labor candidates for the extraordinary vacancles' in the Granville Council, caused by the death of Ald[?]…

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Wanted: A Broadminded People's League Eagles of War and Doves of Peace -- Spiteful, Hateful Jingoists -- Defilers of Churches and Revilers of Men -- The Color Line -- Cain's Hatred -- Little Italies -- A Narrowminded Alderman -- Dagoes -- Italy and Greece, the Cream and Flower of the European White Race -- Priceless Wealth of Beauty and Science -- A Much Needed Memorial Tablet

Italo-Australian · Saturday 15 March 1930 · page 1

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But, Wait! Alderman Warns Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 17 March 1930 · page 2

"Yes: out just wait until you read the letter we'll probably get next week, before you begin patting one another on the…

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Scrub Clearing "Provide Employment" Says Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 17 March 1930 · page 2

Although many owners of scrub land at Fairfield have compiled with the council's instructions to clear the land, some have not done so…

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Manslaughter Charge Aldermen May Face It, Says Ratepayer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 17 March 1930 · page 5

Hanging over the august heads of every one of Fairfield's civic fathers is the imminent possibility of a charge of…

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Those Steps Alderman Angry A.L.P. PROTEST

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 17 March 1930 · page 2

A letter of protest from the North Lidcombe branch of the A.L.P. was consigned to the waste-paper basket at the last meeting of Lidcombe Council…

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For Unification Municipal Council's Campaign (To the Editor.)

The Labor Daily · Monday 17 March 1930 · page 8

Sir, -- It to refreshing to note the resolution of the Hunter's Hill Council to co-operate with the Local Government Association, in supporting the abolition of…

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