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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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

Aerodrome for Granville? Alderman Baldock's Hint

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 7

The possibility of the erection of an aerodrome at Granville was mentioned by Alderman Baldock at Granville Council on Tuesday…

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Water Board Alderman Tom Cheetham Seeks Re-Election

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 11

Alderman Tom Cheetham, of Auburn, the representative of No. S Constituency on the Water Board, is again a candidate for re-election. The nominations close on…

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Still Keen Aldermen Take Jobs Seriously Innovation at Auburn

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 7

That aldermen of Auburn are taking a keener interest in municipal work is evidenced by their decision o have a precis of correspondence issued to them…

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Too Low? Aldermen Doubtful of Tender May Have Sweated Labor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 2

Because one of the tenders for a supply of sandstone ballast was lower than others, Alderman McFarlane was loth to support its acceptance at a…

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Boom in Garages Alderman Adams' Surprise 8 Passed at Granville

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 7

"Although few people are getting cars nowadays, there seems to be a boom in garages in this town," said Alderman Adams it Granville Council on Tuesday…

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Ermington-Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 9

The aldermen of Ermington and Rydalmere, after a four weeks' spell, settled down to business in good, earnest last Monday evening. There were many…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 2

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

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No Preference Auburn's £2,000 Grant Mayor's Denial

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 2

Denial that he had given preferential treatment when engaging men on local relief work was made by the Mayor (Alderman Briggs) at Auburn Council…

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British Justice Wanted Unemployed Appeal at Granville Mayor's Reply

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 3

"We want you to deal out British justice and fair play to everybody. "We don't want anything under-lap. Everything should be fair, square and…

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Like Criminals Work Instead of Dole "Bungle," Says Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 11

The substitution of work for the dole has the support of Alderman Davidson. He says that many unemployed feel like criminals when they apply for their…

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Interest Rates Report From Advisory Council

The Labor Daily · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 5

AN Advisory Council, recently formed ostensibly for the restoration of industry, primary and secondary and comprised of Sir Adrian Knox…

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£75,000 Loss City Council's Rents

The Sun · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 2

Hardest hit In the aggregate of all city property owners this year will be the City Council, The estimated drop in revenue from rentals for the…

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Interstate Carnival Council Juniors’ Welcome a Brilliant Function

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 6

Words cannot adequately express the pleasure and surprise each lady visitor felt at the dance held by the Council Juniors at…

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Granville Wasn't Caught Napping Inspection of Council Books

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 4

For the first time in tea years the Local Government Department conducted a test inspection recently of Granville Council's books and accounts…

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Animosity of Lang His Opposition To Scullin Loan Council

Evening News · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 7

PERSONAL opposition to the Prime Minister, Mr. Scullin a thought to be one of the reasons why the Premier, Mr. Lang, will not attend a…

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Interest Rates. Reduction Suggested. Statement by Producers' Advisory Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 9

Hindrances to recovery from the depression are the high cost, which have to be placed against low pricereceived for production. The principal…

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Council of Jewish Women of N.s.w. General Meeting

The Australian Jewish Chronicle · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 6

Council will resume its activities with the February General Meeting on Monday evening, 2nd February. Mrs. J. Rosenfeld will…

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Left in Gutter! Milk Cans at Auburn Complaint to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 3

Cans containing milk have been left for hours on the footpath, and in several instances have been left in the gutter!…

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Loan Council. Efforts to Induce Mr. Lang to Attend. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 13

Efforts are being made by members of the Loan Council to induce the Premier of New South Wales (Mr. Lang) to alter his decision not to attend the meeting of the council in…

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Season for Milking Tax "Cows" Dry the Looters Are at It Again Municipal Rates and Income Assessments. But Some Crumbs of Comfort

Evening News · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 5

THIS is the season when the community turns its thoughts gloomily to rates and taxes. NINETY-NINE per cent of the municipal and shire rate notices will…

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