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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

4,238 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 212

Glebe Municipality

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 6

Glebe Council at its last meeting unanimously agreed to a proposal by Alderman Fitzpatrick that steps be taken to have Glebe absorbed as a ward of the City Council…

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Municipal and Shire

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 11

On a wicket that was very soft, caused by overnight rain, Cumberland resumed their first innings, which stood at 1 for 170…

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How to Succeed As Alderman

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 7

Ald. N. Wyatt, who has been a member of Lidcombe council for twelve years, during seven of which he occupied the mayoral chair, tendered some…

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'Twice As Much' Relative Values Alderman and Politicians

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 7

While Parramatta Council was discussing the question of sending delegate to a conference to consider a Greater Sydney Council, the question of remunerating…

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Lord Mayor Welcomes Tasman Hero

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 3

A distinguished company, including famous airmen, assembled in the Lord Mayor's room to-day, to pay tribute to Mr. Guy Menzies for his during flight…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 9

The regular meeting of the council was held on 4th instant, Alderman Mobbs, Deputy Mayor, presiding. The Mayor was absent on account of illness…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 10

In the Council it was agreed on the motion of Mr. J. A. Browne that the Manly Gas Co., Ltd. (Amendment) Bill should be referred to a Select Committee consisting of Messrs…

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Council Juniors

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 2

Council Juniors had reason to feel very proud of the numbers who rallied at the Council rooms for the first general, meeting after…

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Redfern Mayor's Predicament Must Do His City Job

The Labor Daily · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 5

ALD McRAE, Mayor of Redfern, who is an employee of the electricity department of the City Council, is not to be denied time off to…

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Bills in the Council

The Labor Daily · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 4

On the motion of Mr. J. A. Browne in the Legislative Council yesterday the Manly Gas Co. Ltd. (Amendment) Bill was referred to a Select…

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Thrilled Him Skill of Guy Menzies Lord Mayor's Praise

The Sun · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 15

Mr. Guy Menzies, the young airman who flew across the Tasman to New Zealand last month, called on the Lord Mayor (Ald. Jackson)…

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East Sydney Starters Ex-Lord Mayor Will Stand For Pre-selection

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 5

THE East Sydney electorate council, after listening to the president (Mr. Graves) and other A.L.P. officials last night, agreed to the…

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Diggers' Council Merrylands to be There

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 3

Although disapproval of the scheme was expressed by some members last year, Merrylands sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League is to be…

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Council of Jewish Women Entertainment Committee

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 2

A reception was held at the Council Rooms on the 4th February in honour of,the forthcoming marriage of Miss B…

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Annual General Meeting of the Council

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Council will be held at an early date, and members are reminded that only financial members will…

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Sights Seen by Mayor Didn't Need Glasses In Park Stolen Pants

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 8

DRESSING and undressing in the open at Leichhardt Park reached a climax recently, when a man lost his pants which he had…

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Mayor's Colors Are Lowered Eager Demand for Intuition Stablemate Shows Better Form

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 6

When two horses from the same stable are competing in a race it is difficult at times even for their trainer to correctly estimate their respective merits. On Saturday at Rosehill W. Booth had Institution aid The Amazon engaged in the first division of the Maiden Two-year-old Handicap, and judging by the…

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Council of Jewish Women Sub-junior Section

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 7

Dr. Reading and Miss Dora Abramovitch organised a very successful inaugural meeting of the younger daughters of the…

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Randwick Council. Alleged Irregularities. Question in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Flanagan asked the Acting Premier (Mr. Baddeley) whether his attention had been drawn to a Press report that the Randwick…

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Blacktown Council and Taxation (To the Editor.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 3

Sir,—Prior to the present council taking the oath, ratepayers were assured by promises of reformation in all departments and improvement in public…

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