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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

4,238 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 212

"INCONSISTENT" Alderman Kay's Criticism Dilapidated Buildings

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 3

The building inspector recommended to Granville Council on Tuesday evening that a closing order be issued in respect to premises in Myrtle-street, and…

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Municipal and Shire CUMBERLAND v. Northern District

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 11

Cumberland resumed with 4 for 96 in reply to 123 by Northern District. Williams (54) and G. Cranney (20) again batted, but Williams, did not stay long…

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To Serve Their Town Sacrifices Our Aldermen Make

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 2

Some aldermen are intensely enthusiastic about their job. They would forego practically anything rather than absent…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 13

Ten aldermen ere present at the meeting of the council on 25th March, the absentees being Alderman Stone, on leave, and Alderman Britten, for whom…

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Ermington-rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 6

All of the aldermen were in attendance which is also in the Bydalmere Ward, at the regular meeting of round on TOO EXPENSIVE. March 30. AUDITORS…

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Auburn-lidcombe News Sunday Demonstration Refused Unemployed's Request at Auburn Aldermen Bitter

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 2

Sharp exchanges between Alderman Gollan and Alderman Atkinson, during which the latter was accused of playing to the gallery, marked a debate at…

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Bexley Council Relief Committee

The St George Call · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 2

The above Committee, under the presidency of the Mayor of Bexley (Aid. Geo. Ryan), and composed of representatives of the Council, Progress…

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Future of Marne Park Mayor Wilson Optimistic Improvements at Lidcombe

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 2

A rapid development of Marne Park was forecasted by the Mayor (Alderman Wilson) at Lidcombe Council last meeting…

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Silverstone's Writ Holroyd Council Sued

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 5

Frank Silverstone is going to serve a writ on Holroyd Council. Informing council to this effect on Tuesday, he said that the last storm…

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Friesian Cattle. Federal Council Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 9

At the Federal council half-yearly meeting of the Friesian Cattle Club of Australia the following members were present:—Dr. S. S. Cameron (president), Messrs. H. Bartram, T…

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Rockdale Council. March 23, 1931

The St George Call · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 6

All the aldermen were unanimous in their disapproval of the proposed charge lo be put on the Tarcn Point Punt. Council decided to communicate…

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Kogarah Council 25th March, 1931

The St George Call · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 6

An application from the Kogarah Combined Churches Belief Committee for permission to stage a procession on the 18th April from Kogarah Park to…

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Southern District News Fairfield's Labor Council's Refusal

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 9

On the easting vote of the deputy-Mayor (Alderman Stimson) Fairfield Council last week re-asserted its refused to undertake to obtain all labor…

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Bexley Council Tuesday, March 31. Bexley- Hurstville Boundary

The St George Call · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 5

Menia Lane, the boundary separating the two municipalities, was the subject of a discussion. A letter from one ratepayer threatened a law suit if the…

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For Women Royal Show. Guests of the Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 4

Well wrapped up as they were in coats and mackintoshes, the guests at the official opening of the Royal Easter Show yesterday after-noon did not appear at their smartest. It…

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Lithgow Rejects Govt. Loan "Unfair to Council" Lithgow

The Labor Daily · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 6

It was decided at a special meeting of Lithgow Council on Monday to reject the Government offer of a £20,000 loan for the relief of unemployed…

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Workless Camp Council Issues Orders to Vacate Fairymeadow

The Labor Daily · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 3

North Illawarra Council health inspector, with a police constable, issued notices this afternoon to the occupiers of the 19 tents in the unemployed camp near the…

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Loan Refused By Lithgow Council. Objection to Interest. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 11

At a special meeting, the Lithgow Council rejected the Government's offer of a £20,000 loan at 3 per cent. from the wages tax funds. Aldermen contended that to ask a council…

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"Mr. Ely Was Rather Piqued" Granville Council And Loan Money for Local Industries Wanted

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 1

"Mr. Ely was rather piqued over this council not approaching him in the matter. We should put it up to him and see that he gets the money for us. He is our representative. When I saw him the other day he gave me figures to show the state of the .Unemployed Relief Fund, and I think we should ask for…

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Mudgee Mayor Bans Lecture

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 3 April 1931 · page 3

MUDGEE, March 26.—The Mudgee Fascist organisation is becoming nervous at the growth of Communist activities as was shown by the stupid…

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