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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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New Barons Business and Science Aldermen, Too (Continued from Page 1)

The Sun · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 7

Four elevations to the peerage are included in the New Year distribution of honors. SIR JOHN SCOTT HINDLEY…

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Lord Mayor's Plate at Mansio N House, London

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 4

Part of a collection valued at over £40,000. Each retiring Lord Mayor adds a piece to this unique collection…

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Council Juniors’ Welcome to Visitors

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 2

Council Juniors have chosen, after much care and precision, the beautiful Ball-room adjoining the White City. Tennis Courts,…

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Air-port Roof Over Thames Brilliant Idea Says Lord Mayor Trade Asset London

The Labor Daily · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 4

Put a root over the Thamea! This is the startlingly novel proposal put forward by the famous pilot, Air Commodore, Samson, with…

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Council of Jewish Women of N.s.w. Zionist Standing Committee

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 2

The Monthly Cultural Evening arranged by the Zionist standing Committee was held at the Council-rooms on Thursday,…

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Council Cricket Match. Aldermen v Employees

The Propeller · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 6

The aldermen, clerical staff, and employees of the Hurstville Council celebrated the close of a profitable year's work at their annual cricket match…

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Firm Hand New Lord Mayor Starts Work

The Sun · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 6

That there will be a firm hand at the helm of City Council affairs during Alderman Jackson's term as Lord Mayor was the impression…

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People in the "Pic" Defiant Lord Mayor

Daily Pictorial · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 6

ALD. JACKSON has challenged Fate to do its fairest or foulest by his defiance of superstition in commencing his duties as Lord…

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Now They May Play Bridge! Aldermen at Peace In Spite of "Bad Boy"

Daily Pictorial · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 2

You can't keep a bad boy down! Not even at a Christmas spirit peace-to-all-men gathering, such as that arranged between the Civic…

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Rain Holds Up Test: New Lord Mayor in Office

Evening News · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 8

Desolation settled over the Sydney Cricket Ground when…

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Council Juniors' Welcome to Visitors

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 8

Council Juniors have chosen the ballroom adjoining the White City Tennis Courts, Bayswater Road, Rushcutters Bay, as the scene for their welcome to…

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New Lord Mayor at Work Wants to Impress His Personality Economy Policy

Evening News · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 5

THE new Lord Mayor, Aid. [?] M.L.A. has decided to continue the economic policy for which he fought last year as chairman of the…

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Producers' Policy Reconstruction of Industry Essential Advisory Council's Recommendations

The Land · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 3

SUSPENSION of awards, revision of tariffs, removal of restrictions on the rate of exchange, and drastic revision of governmental expenditure…

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£1,500,000 Advanced to N.S.W. By Commonwealth. Loan Council Approves

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 9

Information was received from Canberra yesterday that the Federal Government has agreed to render financial assistance to the Lang…

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Ultimatum to Lang? Early Move Loan Council Will Act Must Economise Help May Be Withdrawn Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 7

Following the issue of £1,500,000 additional Treasury Bills by the Commonwealth to assist N.S.W. State finances, the…

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Municipal Work. Rockdale's Progress. Parks and Public Roads

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 6

The year 1930 marked a period cf outstanding progress and activity in Rockdale municipality. The sewerage system was extended to the Brighton-le-sands area, at a cost of…

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Rockdale Municipal Band

The Propeller · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 6

On Saturday, December 20, the Rockdale Municipal Band Social Club held their annual meeting and Christmas Tree in the Band Hall, Cameron Street,…

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The New Lord Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 14

Alderman Jackson, M.L.A., who assumed office as Lord Mayor of Sydney yesterday, in his robes of office…

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New Mayor is Trier Always; His Slogans

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 5

Unexpected emergencies, trifling in themselves, but worrying in their cumulative burden, beset a new Lord Mayor. Take a peep…

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New Lord Mayor. Assumes Office at Town Hall

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 10

The new Lord Mayor, Alderman Jackson, took charge at the Town Hall yesterday. Most of the day was given over to meeting the heads of departments and receiving…

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