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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

4,238 stories in Sydney's papers · page 50 of 212

"You're a Liar" Serenity of Council Disturbed Culbert on Farrar

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 5

"THIS is a bill to enslave the citizens of New South Wales and Take away their Ilbeties," said Mr. Farrar in the Legislative Council…

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Arbitration Bel in the Council Lawyer for Employers Heard in Objection at the Bar of the House Willis in Reply

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 6

In traditional style, the legislative Council last night discussed a burning question, the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill. That is to say, a very contentious matter was debated with calmness and apparent reasonableness…

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Woollahra Municipal Course

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 13

In connection with the opening of the Woollahra Municipal Golf Links, which are restricted to residents nnd ratepayers of the district, forms of application may be obtained from the town clerk of…

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Municipal Government

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 March 1931 · page 6

The Editor, Sir. -- A recent report states that the secessionists in the north have decided that five Ministers will constitute their Government. Bat why? Surely the…

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Bexley Council

The St George Call · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 5

It was decided that the Council would co-operate, with Canterbury Council with the view of waiting on the Railway Commissioners to try and…

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Council Correspondence

The Biz · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 6

The following matters came before Fairfield Council in the way of correspondence:— G. Dekker, Seville-st., complained…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 12

On a party division the Legislative Council decided to refer the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Bill to a select committee. The debate is reported in another column…

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Council of Public Bodies

The Propeller · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Grand Council of Public Bodies of the Municipality of Kogarah, it was agreed, at the instigation of Mr. A. Schloeffel, to…

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Interesting Items From Fairfield Council

The Biz · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 3

The works commttee of Fairfield Council, in a report at last meeting, recommended council to refer to the Mayor for attention to the request by…

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Rockdale Council Dodgem Must Dodge

The St George Call · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 6

A letter from residents and general public at Brighton was received complaining that the noise from the “Dodgem” drowned the music of the band…

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Miners' Council Meeting on

The Labor Daily · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 8

The central council or the Miners' Federation is to meet at 2.30 p.m. on next Tuesday. Among matters to be considered is the…

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Tas. Producers Coming Advisory Council Parley

Evening News · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 3

Two [?] Advisor [?] Sunday to [?] with the [?]…

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Mayor Charged. "Waste and Incompetence." New York Civic Affairs. New York, March l8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 11

The report drawn up by the City Affairs Committee, demanding the removal from office of the Mayor of New York (Mr. James Walker) on specific charges of incompetence and…

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F.s.a. Branches. Wyalong District Council

The Land · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 3

A meeting of the Wyalong District Council, F.S.A., was Held at Wyalong. The chair was occupied by the president (Mr. C. J. M. Thomas), and there were present the following…

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Taren Point Punt Tolls. Opposition by Council

The Propeller · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 4

As stated in the front page of this issue, the Government intends to apply toll charges to the Taren Point vehicular ferry punt, the same as applies to…

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All the News From the Courts Supreme Court Banco Causes (Before the Chief Justice, Sir Philip Street) Municipal Council of Sydney V. Booth, Ltd

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 7

This was a claim of an unusual nature by the Municipal Council of Sydney against Booth, Ltd., to recover; the sum of £825, being the…

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District Court. (Before Judge Curlewis and a jury of four.) a Council's Claim. Wilson v Vaucluse Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 8

Questions relating to the liability of a municipality regarding the condition of its roads were raised in an action brought by Elizabeth Mary Wilson, of King's-road, Vaucluse, against…

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Political Control. Melbourne Trades Hall Council. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 12

The Trades Hall Council is attempting to gain control of the political machine. At its meeting to-night, the council agreed to amend rule 10 so as to give the council…

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Brighton-le-sands Parking Area Special Meeting of Rockdale Council

The St George Call · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 1

A special meeting of the Rockdale Council was called by the Mayor (Ald. Barton) last Monday night. The meeting was convened to dispose with the…

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