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Council & local affairs, 1930

4,831 stories in Sydney's papers · page 67 of 242

"A Traitor!" Alderman Watts on Toast Cabra-vale Dispute

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 9

"Alderman Watts is a traitor to the council!" Heatedly, Alderman Reardon made this accusation at Cabra-Vale Council…

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Hornsby Council Jottings

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 2

Councillor Chapman was the only absentee from the regular meeting of the Hornsby Council last Thursday evening. His colleagues expressed regret at…

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Council House Fete

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 4

To add to the building fund of their Council House, the Council of Jewish Women held a fete in St. James's Hall yesterday. This fete will also be open to-day. Multicoloured…

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"RIDICULOUS!" Mayor and Mr. Mobbs "Having a Joke"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 6

Recently, Parramatta Council served on Mr. G. H. Mobbs a notice requiring him to effect certain improvements to property in Gaggin-street…

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Dundas Council Tit-Bits

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 3

Alderman Spurway, still on leave was the only absentee from Dundas Council's last meeting. Accounts to the amount of £1782/15/1…

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The World on Wheels Only Married Men Alderman Brett's Contention "Against Our Policy"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 16

Strong disapproval of the employment of single men on the staff was expressed by Alderman [?]rett at Holroyd Council on Tuesday. It was be…

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Ermington-Rydalmere Council Tit-Bits

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 13

All charis were occupied at the regular meeting of council on 14th inst. Accounts to the amount of £967/12/10 were passed for payment…

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Widening Scheme Council to Approach Board

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 7

By deputation, Parramatta Council will urge the Main Roads Board to proceed with the widening of Church-street, from Lansdowne-street to the…

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No Labor Council Meeting To-night

The Labor Daily · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 6

SYDNEY Labor Council will not meet to-night. This course has been deemed necessary as the Ironworkers…

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Mr. Bromberger's Return to the Council

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 7

Members of long standing of the League will be delighted at the news that Mr. B. Bromberger, former president of the…

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Pitt Assailed Do Associations Rule Council? "He Forgets"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 7

An attack upon Alderman Pitt for stating that he would not allow his actions to be dictated by the combined associations or any progress…

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Playing Field. Land Near Gladesville School. Council's Protest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 13

According to Mr. J. W. Ainsworth, health inspector to the Ryde Council, an area of land proposed to be resumed by the Department of Education as an additional playing area…

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Privy Council. N.Z. Law Society's Resolution. Auckland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 12

The New Zealand Law Society's conference carried a resolution affirming the desirability of retaining the right of final appeal to the Privy Council…

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Death of Sir Thomas Hughes, K.C.S.G., M.L.C. Sydney's First Lord Mayor

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 19

General regret was expressed at the death of Sir Thomas Hughes, one of Sydney's most notable Catholic citizens, which occurred on Tuesday, 15th inst. For the…

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The Council of Jewish Women of Victoria. March—april

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 9

The members of the Committee of the Victorian Branch of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia, have…

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Melbourne Social News. Council Juniors of Jewish Women of Victoria

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 9

The Council Juniors have had a very busy month, working enthusiastically in all sections. At a party for children held by the…

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Shanghai Council. Chinese Representation. Foreign Residents' Petition. Shanghai, April 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 11

Sino-foreign history was written this afternoon, when a special petition signed by the most prominent non-Chinese international settlement residents and sponsored by…

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Ticket War Australian Party Uproar Council Control Mr. Hughes Acts As Peacemaker

The Sun · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 5

Last night's row at the Australian Party Conference was the climax of a move to postpone the election of certain members of the council which is to control the Party. Thunder clouds which had been rumbling during the night…

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Municipal Veterans

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 9

Dundas Council includes two veterans. Alderman F. E. Spurway is the father of the council, having held his seat for 27 years continuously and occupied the…

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Municipal Items

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 6

Alderman Noller, at this week's meeting of the Parramatta Council, complained about the prevalence of straying stock in the southern portion of the…

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