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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

4,238 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 212

Time to Look Them Over Lord Mayor's Plea Big Civic Works That Need Attention

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 5

Martin Place resumption, Elizabeth Street extension and sundry other major works came under the notice of the finance commitee of…

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Northern Miners. Central Council Election. Sitting Members Defeated. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 13

Considerable significance is attached to the fact that all sitting representatives of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation on the federation's central council were defeated…

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All Beaten North Miners' Council Poll Shows Hew Team Annual Election Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

THE annual ballot for the Northern Miners' representatives on the Central Council resulted in the sitting members being replaced…

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REV. R.B.S. Hammond Slates Council of Churches Hospital Drive Must Fail "Credulity and Blind Stupidity" Executive's Plea

Evening News · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 8

THE challenge to the "News" by the executive of the Church and State Hospitals Appeal, "that any criticism at the moment is nonsensical, unjust, and premature," is answered to-day by a slashing attack from…

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Municipal and Shires

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 14

In the round of matches concluded on Saturday, centurles were made by A. Hunter (St. George) and T. Miller (Western Suburbs). Results:- A Grade.—St. George, 285 (Hunter 142, Atkinson…

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New Municipal Ward at Shellharbor

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 6

SHELLHARBOR, Monday Lake Illdwarra Entrance will form a new ward of the Shellharbor Municipality, the matter being decided by…

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Council's Work. Redfern

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 18

Redfern is an industrial suburb, and last year was greatly affected by the depression, as large numbers of men were put off at factories and works in that area. In spite of this…

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Shire Rate Depends on Price of Wheat

Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 14

COWRA, Tuesday. -- Waugoola Shire Council has decided not to fix the rate for the year until it is known what price farmers will…

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Tarro Shire and Its Xmas Grant Maitland

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 6

Contending that the Christmas grant of £500 was not only inadequate but unfair, compared with adjoining shire, Tarro Council to-day decided to protest to Mr…

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Do It Yourself Says Council

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 8

"THERE is no more autocratic body than the Main Roads Board. They seem to think that the councils are a lot of footballs which they can…

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Council Objects To Spit Boat Sheds

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 8

THE Sydney Harbor Trust was sharply criticised at Mosman council last night for having granted an extension of boat shed leases at The Spit until…

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Party Became "Donnybrook" Mayor Was There Eight Contestants Are Fined Cessnock

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 6

BECAUSE someone thought he had been given what is commonly termed a "respberry" at a dance at the quiet village of Millfield on November 22, the best…

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50 P.c. Cut in Illabo Shire Rates and Expenses

Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 14

JUNEE, Tuesday.--Illabo Shire Council has decided to cut rates by 50 per cent.--a penny in the pound. Councillors travelling expenses will…

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Labor Nominees for Cessnock Council Cessnock

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 6

Contrary to expectations, only [?]ree Labor candidates have nominated for the extraordinary municipal election on Jan. 31…

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44-Hour Boomerang Mosman Council Forced To Retrench

Evening News · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 8

THE finance committee recommended to Mosman council last night that in view of the economic depression, and the fact that the outstanding…

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Rehabiutating Cold Industry. Formation of Council Agreed to

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 20

Opening the conference at Melbourne last Friday to consider the future control and development of the gold-mining industry in Australia; Senator Daly,…

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Loan Council. General Discussion. Important Matters Deferred. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 14

Action by the Australian Loan Council, which met to-day to consider the financial situation of the Commonwealth and States, was deferred until after members have heard the views of…

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Roads Contract City Council Feels Its Way Balance of £5000

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 5

Australian Roads Ltd. have an unfinished contract with the Sydney City Council for about £5000 worth of work, or 8300 yards of measured…

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One More Bill Union Club Asks City Council for £2622

Daily Pictorial · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 7

THE City Council has received a claim for £2622 from the Union Club for fees which the club paid to accountants, solicitors, and valuers…

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N.S.W. Legislative Council. Appeal Against Judgment of Supreme Court

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

The High Court of Australia last Friday granted the application of the N.S.W. State Ministry for leave to appeal against the judgment of the N.S.W. Full Court…

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