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Council & local affairs, 1930

4,831 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 242

Legislative Council. Transport Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 17

Resuming the discussion on the second reading of the Transport Bill in the Legislative Council yesterday Sir Joseph Carruthers said the Government should allow at least a…

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First Catch Cockroach Then Stun Him Mayor's Cure Granville Pests

Evening News · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 1

GRANVILLE'S army of educated cockroaches, which match into adjacent houses immediately the council tip is set on fire, return to…

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Arts and Letters. New Committee for National Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 8

An interesting addition to the standing committees of the National Council of Women is a new one convened by Mrs. A. G. Thomas to deal with Arts and Letters…

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Teams of 19 PLAYERS Australian Football Council's Action Unpopular

Referee · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 17

By a majority vote the Australian Football Council has approved of a rule to-provide for a substitute player. The rule will be in force this season. Teams will consist of 19 players, but only 18 will take the field at the one time. The extra man may take the field when the captain wishes, whether…

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Ground Members to Meet Council Reps. Chosen To-night Tennis Leaders

Evening News · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 3

GROUND MEMBERS an [?]ded that there will be a [?]ing at the club-house [?] Bay, this evening, [?]…

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Mixed Bag Parliament's Dull Day Prickly Pear Transport Bill in Council

The Sun · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 12

With the Minister for Health (Dr. Arthur) away with a chill, the second rending of the contentious Menial Defectives Bill could not be proceeded…

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Kuring-gai Municipality. Substantial Savings Effected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 10

The Mayor of Kuring-gai (Alderman Cresswell O'Reilly), reviewing the activities of the municipal council, said yesterday that the result of the auditors' investigation of the…

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Council Juniors

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 10

Council Juniors assembled in the Council Rooms on Monday evening last for their usual fortnightly meeting. The attendance…

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Inverell Girl Weds Mayor's Daughter Chose St. Philip's For Ceremony

Evening News · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 13

MISS ENA BUTLER chose St. Philip's Church for her marriage last night to Mr. Guy Scholes Smith, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C…

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South Brisbane News. Council Sabbath

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 3

Mr. I. Smith (hon. minister,) of the Central Synagogue, South Brisbane, held a special service for the ladies on Saturday, 8th…

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Melbourne Items Council of Jewish Women

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 2

At the general meeting of the Council of Jewish Women of Victoria, held at their rooms, 4th floor. Nicholas Buildings,…

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Fixed Deposits. City Council Rates Increased

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 12

In view of the fact that the banks are paying 4½ per cent., the City Commissioners decided yesterday that the three-month rate of interest for money received on fixed…

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Sancta Sophia College. Principal and Council Entertains

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 17

On Wednesday afternoon, the 12th inst., the principal and council of Sancta Sophia College, Sydney University, entertained the council of the…

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Brisbane Notes Council Sabbath Rev. Levine's Address

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 3

Council Sabbath was duly observed in the Margaret Street Synagogue, the Rev. Levine preaching a very eloquent…

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Concord Council Labor Candidate for By-election

The Labor Daily · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 4

At the extraordinary election to fill a vacancy in the Concord Municipal Council,, to be hold on Saturday, March 22,' ratepayers will have an…

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Council of Jewish Women of New South Wales

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 10

Text.—“O send out Thy Light and Thy Truth, let them lead me, let them bring me unto Thy holy hill and…

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the Land Show Societies. Grand Council's Activities. First Annual Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 9

Judging from its work during its initial year, the Grand Council of Agricultural Societies of New South Wales has already justified its existence. The first annual report,…

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Sutherland. Shire Council. Council Meeting

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 3

All Councillors were present on Wednesday evening. Much of the Council’s time was taken up by the discussion of Loan Works. The…

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Sutherland Shire Council Employees’ Picnic

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 3

The third Annual Picnic of the staff of the Council was held on Thursday, 13th March. The day was superb and was not until we were safely…

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Granville Choosing Two Aldermen

The Biz · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 7

On Saturday next the electors of Granville Municipality will be asked to vote for the Election of two aldermen to fill the vacamcoes consequent…

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