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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

4,238 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 212

Eastwood Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 7

Uphappy relations which have prevailed in the Eastwood Council for some time past culminated at the close of the regular meeting last week in the resignations…

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That Dismissal Fairfield Aldermen Criticised Explanation to A.L.P.

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 5

A proposal to dismiss a member of the office staff had its sequel in a letter from the Local Government Officer's Association to Fairfield…

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Alderman Gollan Criticised Nomination Withdrawn "Why Isn't He Here?"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 2

After strong opposition by Mr. S. Webber and the secretary (Mr. J. W. Young), the nomination of Alderman Gollan as a vice-president of the Auburn Parents and…

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Lord Mayor Silent Town Hall Meeting Chairmanship Appeal Fails

Evening News · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 5

THE Lord Mayor, Ald. Jackson, declined to say to-day why he would not preside at the big anti…

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Will Not Preside Surprise Over Big Meeting To-night Lord Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 12

A surprising development in connection with to-night's big Anti-Repudiation meeting at the Town Hall is the refusal of the…

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Privy Council Appeal In Libel Case

Evening News · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 6

An application by "Truth" and "Sportsman," Ltd., was granted by the Full Court to-day for final leave to appeal to the privy Council from the…

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Saleyards Complaint Handling of Fruit Report to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 6

Having Investigated a complaint by Mr. A. J. Watson regarding the handling of fruit at the Parramatta saleyards, the health officer submitted to Parramatta…

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Sunday "Minnie" Court Decision Pending Council Marking Time

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 2

Alderman Simpson doesn't play "minate" golf. He thinks it's a Silly game. But he doesn't see why it should be prohibited on Sunday, while other…

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Minister and Council. At Loggerheads Over Tenders. BOWRAL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 9

The Bowral Council is at loggerheads with the Minister for Works over the calling of tenders for a concrete lining for the new service reservoir. When tenders were…

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Municipal Rolls. Compilation Troubles

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 8

In a paper read to members of the Local Government Clerks' Association, Mr, C. M. Reeves, town clerk at Leichhardt, referred to tho approaching compilation of the triennial…

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Alderman's Rights Town Hall Letting Clause Ward's Position

Evening News · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 6

THREAT of legal action has been made by Aid. Ward over his rejection from the platform of…

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Randwick Council Again

Evening News · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 4

Sir,— This is how Randwick council does things: Portion of the roadway at Maroubra Junction has been left unmade because apparently owners of property fronting that…

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Death of Shire Councillor. Taralga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 10

The late Councillor C. R. Bradbury was burled here on Friday afternoon. The funeral cortege was the largest ever seen in Taralga, being two miles in length. Mr. Bradbury…

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Were Childhood Friends Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress

Evening News · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 7

THE Lady Mayoress made a perfect hostess when she entertained Press representatives in her charming rooms at…

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Council's Coal. Tenders Opened

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 9

Coal prices so far as the City Council is concerned have shown little fluctuation since tenders were last called. Tenders were opened yesterday by the tender…

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"Catch-Cry for Council Elections"

Evening News · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 6

"The Labor aldermen are hard-up for catch-crys for the coming municipal elections, and they are trying to make political capital out or this,"…

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Rationing for Brisbane Council Employees

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 7

BRISBANE, Monday.--Before the Concilliation Commissioner, in the Industrial Court, to-day, the Brisbane City Council applied for permission…

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"Truth" to Appeal to Privy Council

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 4

The Full Court yesterday granted final leave to appeal to the Privy Council by "Truth" and "Sportsman," Ltd, in the action in which Dr. George…

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To Coventry Building Workers to Govt. Lab. Council Censured

The Sun · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 8

A big meeting of unemployed building trade workers, held at the Trades Hall to-day, carried a motion of "No confidence" in the Premier…

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Sydney to Play Pyrmont Water Polo Argument Settled Council Decision

Evening News · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 2

SYDNEY and Pyrmont Swimming are to meet at water polo this season, after all. The N.S.W. A. W. P. A. held its monthly…

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