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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

4,238 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 212

New Mayor of Dundas

Evening News · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 8

Dundas council last night elected Ald. FEather to fill the position of mayor, rendered vacant by the death of Ald. D. Auchterlonie. The…

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Lord Mayor's Talk with Birmingham

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 8

At 2 o'clock yesterday morning the Lord Mayor, Alderman Jackson, held a telephonic conversation with the Lord Mayor of Birmingham…

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Blacktown Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 14

The usual meeting of the Blacktown Council was held last Thursday, Councillor J. McMu[?]ic presiding. Others in attendance were Councillors Moore, G. Lalor,…

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Hornsby Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 14

When the Hornsby Shire Council men last Thursday week it was faced with a very heavy agenda paper consequent upon the failure to reach ordinary…

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Council Sabbath

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 3

A united movement of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia, will be the observance on Saturday, 28th…

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Council Juniors

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 2

The “Commodore,” more familiarly known to everybody as the “Mayfair,” that exclusive club, whose ballroom was a delight to…

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Southern District News Getting Shot Cabra-Vale's Sanitary Man "Monkeying Aldermen"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 6

"If you come again at night you might get shot." This, in effect, is what Mr. White, of Bibby's road, St…

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Victorian Council Juniors

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 3

The Council Juniors are combining with Mrs. M. Leber and the Senior Council in the organising of a dance to be held at the…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 6

The usual meeting of the Baulkham Hills Council was held on Tuesday, Councillor A. Whilting presiding. Others in attendance were Councillors, Black…

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Fairfield Accident Council Pays

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 6

An uncompleted job cost Fairfield Council £7/40. On January 25 a cyclist rode into a ditch in the centre of the road in…

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FEDERAL A.L.P. EXECUTIVE Gives a Warning. Alderman Ward May Be Denounced

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 10

The Federal executive of the A.L.P. met yesterday to consider the problem created by the New South Wales executive's refusal to co-operate in advocating the policy adopted…

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Council Juniors New Members’ Night

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 2

The next general meeting of the Juniors’ will be held on Monday evening the 23rd instant. This will take the form of a “New…

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Was He Eligible? Country Man and Relief Work Lidcombe Mayor Criticised

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 13

Criticism of the Mayor's action in refusing to employ a country man on temporary relief work at Lidcombe was made by the Lidcombe Unemployed…

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Auditor's Fee Granville Council Suggests Reduction

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 3

Granville Council on Tuesday evening discussed the question of the auditor's fee. Alderman Porter thought last year's…

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Adelaide News South Australian Council Juniors

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 7

On Monday evening the 9th February a Special Meeting of the Council Juniors was held for the purpose of re-arranging the…

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Annual General Meeting of the Council

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 19 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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Salvation Army Chief at Granville Denies Break in Ranks Mayor Epps' Tribute

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 3

The Mayor of Granville (Alderman Epps), who was accompanied by the Mayoress, presided on Sunday afternoon at a meeting in the Salvation Army…

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Newcastle News Newcastle Council of Jewish Women

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 7

The general monthly meeting of the Newcastle Council of Jewish Women took place at the Synagogue Hall on Tuesday night…

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Brisbane News Council of Jewish Women Queensland

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 7

A very successful card afternoon and evening was held on February 3rd, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. Portrate,…

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New Citizens Reform Council Elections at Yesterday's Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 8

THE new Council of the Citizens' Reform Association, elected by the annual meeting, yesterday, is:-- Sir Arthur Cocks, Sir Samuel Hordern,…

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