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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

4,831 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 242

Big Petition Sutherland Shire Wants Water

The Labor Daily · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 3

A petition bearing 2274, names of real dent of Sutherland Shire was submitted to the Water Board yesterday, asking that there should, be no slowing down of…

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Council Protest Electricity Control

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 3

By a unanimous vote, Auburn Council decided on Monday to protest to the Government against any attempt being made to interfere with the Local…

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Darwin's New Mayor. Elected on Casting Vote. Darwin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 18

An election was held to-day to fill the vacancy on the council caused by the death of the Mayor (Mr. Watts). The candidates were Messrs. Adams and Wedd and Mrs…

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Blacktown's Progress Shire's Financial Position Interesting Comparisons

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 10

The auditors' report and balance sheet submitted to Blacktown Council at its last meeting reveal a satisfactory state of affairs. The various comparisons…

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Council of Jewish Women Melbourne

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 7

Mrs. Maurice Patkin, the first president of the Council of Jewish Women of Victoria, gave a travel talk to the members at…

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Council of Jewish Women Juniors

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 13

On Tuesday, April 8, a dance was held at Monash House, for which the president, Miss Dorothy Slutzkin, and the…

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"Worst in Shire" Lancelot Street "Without Bread for Days"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 15

"This is the worst road in the shire—if there Is a worst." Councillor Simpson, at the last meeting of Blacktown Council, conferred this…

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Shire's Loss Councillor Pye Resigns Long and Faithful Service

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 13

Councillor J. J. Pye has resigned from Blacktown Council. The state of his health rendered that course imperative. The announcement of his…

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"REASONABLE" Electricity Supply Offer to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 15

Blacktown Council, at its last meeting, received the following letter from Mr. H. R. Forbes McKay, of the City Council Electricity Department, in regard to…

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'Varsity Students' Council. Installation of President

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 18

The new president of the Students' Representative Council (Dr. F. W. Bayldon) was installed yesterday in the Great Hall of the University…

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Got Some Photos "I'll Sue Council"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 4

Mr. A. H. Shipley went around with a camera last time it rained. He got some good photographs. On Tuesday, Mr. Shipley, who lives in…

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Kuring-gai Chase Roads. Council Favours Prison Labour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 18

The Municipal Council of Kuring-gai unanimously adopted a minute, submitted by the Mayor (Alderman Cresswell O'Reilly), favouring the employment of prisoners on road…

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Kogarah Progress. Explanation by Aldermen

The Propeller · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Kogarah Progress and Vigilance Association, held in Beehag's Hall,. Kogarah, the president (Alderman P. J. Ferry), presided…

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Mayoralty Declined. Unresponsive Aldermen. Maclean

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 8

At a special meeting of the Maclean Municipal Council to elect a mayor to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Alderman Kelly, none of the five aldermen present…

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Sutherland Shire Council Meeting Woronora Dam Work May Re-commence After May Hopeful Report

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 3

The Shire President, Gr. Shaw, reported that a deputation from the council had interviewed the Vice-President of the Water Board, Alderman Tate,…

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Billiards Council's Decision

Daily Pictorial · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 19

The Australian Amateur Billiards Council, which will stage the Empire Billiards championship next year, has decided to fall…

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Murray Electorate Council

The Land · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 3

The fourth conference of the Country Party, Murray Electorate Council, was presided over at Hay by the President, Mr. Alex. Stewart. There were 35 delegates present from…

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Lord Mayor of Perth. Plants Tree at Bondi

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 6

The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Perth, Western Australia (Alderman and Mrs. Franklyn), visited Bondi on Wednesday morning to view the beautification scheme, and…

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Parramatta Federal Labor Council

The Biz · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 1

The annual meeting of Parramatta Federal Electorate Labor Council was the most largely attended on record. Visitors present…

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Liverpool Council Tuesday's Meeting

The Biz · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 7

The Mayor (Ald. Bratchell) presided at Tuesday night's meeting of Liverpool Council. Aid. Bill, Fitzpatrick, Watson, Welfare, Freeman…

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