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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

4,238 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 212

Diggers Council Merrylands Affiliates Silverstone's Opposition

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 7

Despite opposition by Mr. Frank Silverstone, Merrylands Returned Soldiers' League decided on Monday to affiliate with the Parramatta District Council of…

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Not Council's Business Holroyd And Politics

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 7

"We don't want to interfere in these matters. They have nothing at all to do with council," said Alderman Maunder at Holroyd Council last week, when…

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Huge Majority. Mr. Cermak Wins. New Mayor of Chicago. New York, April 7

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

Mr. Anton J. Cermak (Democrat), a former Bohemian coalmine mule-driver, administered to Mr. William H. Thompson (Republican), what is probably the worst beatin, ever…

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That Loan Money "Not Available" Council's View

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 1

Will money be made available to councils for the relief of unemployment? This is what Parramatta Council for some time has been trying to find out…

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Claim for Christmas Pay Council Refuses Union's Demand

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 9

ORANGE, Wednesday. -- The Federated Municipal and Shire Employees' Union has claimed from the Orange Municipal Council wages for…

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Behind Lang Reid Electoral Council Mr. Coleman's Defence

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

By and overwhelming majority, the Reid Electoral Council of the Australia Labor Party pledged itself to support the Lang plan at the annual meeting last week…

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"Big Bill" Is Beaten Chicago Has New Mayor Greatest Win in City's History Gunmen Jolted Chicago

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 8

"Big Bill" Thompson has been defeated for the office of Mayor of Chicago by a majority more than twice the size ever known…

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Big Demonstration at Auburn 600 in Park Unemployed Attack Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 3

Although the Auburn Unemployed Workers' Union had been refused permission to hold meeting in the Auburn Park on Sundays, a big demonstration…

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Mr. Lang's Tour. Use of Melbourne Town Hall Refused. "Preaching Dishonesty." Strong Criticism by Lord Mayor. MELBOURNE

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

By a majority of 26 votes to 4, the City Council to-day decided not to allow the Premier of New South Wales (Mr. Lang) to have the use of the Town Hall for the purpose of opening his Victorian campaign next Tuesday night. The decision was announced by the Lord Mayor…

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Southern District News Politics in Council Cabra-Vale Dispute A.F.A. "Ragtail Army"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 7

Political feelings found heated expression at Cabra-Vale Council on Monday. Alderman Hill deseribad Alderman…

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Melb. Civic Tories Refuse Lang Town Hall Opening of Victorian Campaign Lord Mayor's Hostility Says War Loan Promoters Cannot Aid "Apostle of Repudiation" Many N.S.W Members to Assist Tories' Rancour Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 1

MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL, by 26 vote to four, decided this afternoon not to permit Mr. Lang, Premier of New South Wales, to hold the opening meeting of his Victorian campaign in the Melbourne Town Hall. The…

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Lord Mayor's New Car

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 11

The new VX Vauxhall, which has met an excellent reception, found its first buyer at the Show--the Lord Mayor, Ald. L. S. Jackson. Painted…

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Alderman Sautelle. Vice-President of Water Board

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 8

Alderman Edwin S. Sauteile, who has represented the Eastern Suburbs, on the Water Board for the past six years, and who was recently re-elected for a further period of…

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Lord Mayor's Minute. City Assets Department

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 8

Despite the opposition of the Labour aldermen and Alderman McElhone (Reform), the Lord Mayor (Alderman Jackson) is determined to enforce his scheme for reorganising…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 4

At Wednesday night's meeting of Kogarah Council another letter was received from the Railway Commissioners with regard to the agitation for an…

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Hurstville Council

The Propeller · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 4

At last night's meeting of Hurstville Council a letter was received from the Main Roads Board advising that an additional amount of £50 had been…

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New Council Chambers

The Propeller · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 7

The new Council Chambers at Hurstville are now Hearing completion, and it is anticipated that the official opening will take place on Saturday, May…

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Council's Revenue Falling

The Biz · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 2

For March 1931 Fairfield residents consumed considerably less electric current than for the same month of 1930. Revenue received by council…

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Cabra-vale Council's Record

The Biz · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 1

Holidays do not put Cabra-Vale aldermen out of their stride—neither the Royal Show, nor the races, nor a shipwreck, are allowed to interfere…

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Council recommends Removal of Dairy

The St George Call · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 6

The daily at the corner of Corydon Road and Hiffe Street is not suitable for dairy purposes. This was the contents of a letter to the Bexley Council…

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