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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

4,238 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 212

Municipal and Shires

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 14

A Grade.—Mosman 351 (Lush 139 not out Kennedy 64 Russell 33), beat Lindfield, 170 and 9-108 (Kirkwood 67, Flanagan 30, Bickell 27, Mayo 21, Childs 3-30, Russell 5-29),…

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Cost Mosman's Mayor a Fiver

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 1

The Mayor of Mosman. Ald. Buckie complained at Council last night, of the poor support Riven him by his fellow aldermen in carrying out functions…

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Council Sabbath

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 2

The Juniors were notified that Saturday, 28th February, was Council Sabbath and all who could should attend at the Great…

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Council Juniors

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 2

In the absence of the President, Miss M. Seamonds, from the Junior Meeting on Monday, 23rd Februdry, Miss Ray Rosenberg…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 17

In the Legislative Council Mr. Concannon, on behalf of the Government, moved for the revocation of 68 areas, of from one to 34,765 acres, now dedicated as State forests…

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Council of Jewish Women

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 2

The Entertainment Committee announce that the Autumn Ball will be held at the “Commodore” instead of at Romano's, as…

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Bills in the Council

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 6

In the Legislative Council yesterday a lengthy schedule of counties and State forest reserves was discussed. It was stated that the areas in…

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"Big Bill" Again Mayor of Chicago For Fourth Time CHICAGO

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 5

[?] has been elected Mayor of [?] fourth term, [?] Judge John K. Lyle being 45,000 totals…

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For Inquiry Council Action Police Conduct

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 3

Following a report by a committee of Waterloo aldermen, which inquired into an ex-alderman's allegations against two…

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Annual General Meeting of the Council

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 8

This very important function will soon be taking place. Are you financial? If not you will not be able to vote or stand…

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Council of Jewish Women Victoria Musical Afternoon

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 3

The beautiful home of Mrs. I. Sher looked charming with all the rooms decorated with gladiola and carnations with asparagus ferns…

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Held Up High Court Judgment Leg. Council Case

The Sun · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 7

The reason for the delay of the High Court in delivering its reserved judgment in the appeal of the New South Wales Government…

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Cemetery Funds. Shortage of £2545. Explanation at Council Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 13

At last night's meeting of the Randwick Council reference was made to the discrepancy of £2545 in the cemetery funds, and the action taken by Alderman Nolan, who was…

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Let Ratepayers Off Interest Council Relief Scheme For Hard Times

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 7

Under the Local Government Act, councils must charge 1 Per cent. Interest on rates immediately the time limit for payment has elapsed Merewether…

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Timber Rot Work of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 11

One of the main problems that confront the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is the arresting of the ravages of white ants and other forms of timber rot…

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Aldermen Resign. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 10

At a meeting of the Lithgow Council, Alderman H. J. Blackburn and T. H. Jensen, tendered their resignations. Alderman Blackburn was a member of the sub-committee which…

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Municipal and Shire

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 11

After being nearly defeated outright Randwick won their game against Cumberland by 87 runs on the first innings, after one of the most exciting contests…

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Mayor's Indignation. Casino

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 10

Angle parking of cars was permitted in Casino streets until recently, when the police said that all cars must park as near as practicable to the kerb. The Mayor (Alderman E…

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Dundas Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 15

A very brief meeting of the council was held on Wednesday evening, 18th instant, Alderman Spurway being absent on leave…

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Association Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 14

Final preparations for the State track and field championships and arrangements for the forthcoming visit of the American athletes, Rufus Kiser, Hallow Rothert, and George Simpson, will be…

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