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Council & local affairs, 1930

4,831 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 242

Brighton Municipal Baths

The Propeller · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 3

At the last meeting of Rockdale Council the town clerk (Mr. P. Somerville) reported that attendances at the shark- proof, municipal swimming area at…

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Cabra-Vale Progressive Municipality

The Biz · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 6

Cabra-Vale alderman are "s[?]klers" to duty. Their'S was the [?]aly council on this line to meet during the 'Xmas—New Year week…

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Strange Action Shire Clerk's Remissness Should be Inquired Into

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 10

"Ratepayer" writes that he had some trouble with the local shire council convening his rates. He says that he purchased a block of land at the beginning of the year…

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450,000 Answers to Coogee Critic Mayor Says Shark Fence Has Proved Itself

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 9

"Hasn't it proved itself worth while?" asked Aid. Jennings (Mayor of Randwick) yesterday, in reply to "Surfer's" complaint…

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Latest Cables From Overseas The League Council

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Henderson, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, will represent Great Britain at the session of the Council of the League of Nations next week…

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St. Marys Council Limitation of Hoardings State Lottery

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 3

The regular monthly meeting of St. Murys Council was hold on Tuesday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. J. Irwin) and…

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Act of Elizabeth Compulsory Church-Going Clergyman and Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 1

Replying to St. Marys Council's complaint that he had been riding his Baby Austin on the footpath in Queen Street, Rev. C. R. King,…

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Will Conference Be Held? Melb. Trades Council Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 1

The question of representation at the Commonwealth Industrial Conference, which Mr. Scullin had suggested should be called together, was…

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British Labor Municipal Victories

The Labor Daily · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 8

The results of the municipal elections held in about 300 towns in England and Wales on November 1 gave great satisfaction to the Labor Party, and showed that…

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Heard by the Way Peculiar Cricket Incident—Smash at Council Meeting—Mixing the Twins—Fighting the Trees—Potato for Rheumatism, etc. Overtaking on Bridge

Nepean Times · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 1

THE law against overtaking vehicles on Nepean River Bridge is being strictly enforced by the police. Another case of failure to comply with this…

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"Smith's" Fight For The Diggers Justified Insidious Methods Hoodwink N.S. Wales Unionists Jock Garden Has Yet to Face a Big Test Is Red Control to Remain on N.S.W. Labor Council?

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 11 January 1930 · page 11

MOMENTOUS in its indication of the contempt which rank and file unionists have for the…

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MISMANAGEMENT Brisbane Alderman's Charges BRISBANE

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 January 1930 · page 2

IF is the opinion of Alderman J. A. Fihelly, a former Cabinet Minister in the Queensland Labor Government, that there is mismanagement of Local…

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Breakaway Firemen Wanted Back Fight for Control of Labor Council

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 12 January 1930 · page 5

Despite the admission to the Labor Council of the A.R.U. and the Water and Sewerage employees, the breakaway of the Fire Brigade…

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Not British Made Alderman Harry's Regret

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 3

Holding up an office pencil, Alderman Harry, at Lidcombe Council on Wednesday, expressed regret that it was not British made…

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Fried Fish Sold Outside Hotels Alderman Objects

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 1

One of the reasons Alderman Daniels entered Lidcombe Council was to look after the interests of fish and chip vendors…

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In Glass Case Placing Fire Hydrants Alderman's Views

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 3

When the Fire Commissioners asked Lidcombe Council lost week to see that hydrants in the municipality were kept free from dust considerable indignation…

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"Garbage Dump" Granville Premises Menace to Health Says Alderman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 2

Alderman Adams, at Granville Council last work, complained of the condition of certain property in South-street. "The back is in a deplorable state,"…

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Lidcombe's Rate Same as Last Year Alderman Atkinson's Fears

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 2

The combined, rate for Lidcombe has been fixed at 6½d., the same as last year. The general rate will be 4¾d., the loan…

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"Harassing the Mayor" Wyatt Again Attacked

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 2

As was the ease the previous meeting, Alderman Wyatt brought forward a multitude of matters at question time at Lidcombe Council last week. But on this…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 4

The usual meeting of the Blacktown Council was held last Thursday, Councillor A. L. Francis presiding. Others in attendance were Councillors Pye,…

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