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Council & local affairs, 1932

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Municipal Cricket Match. Aldermen v Workmen

The Propeller · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 5

The annual cricket match between the Aldermen and Outdoor Staff of the Hurstville Council was played at the Oval on Christmas Eve. Keen rivalry…

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Lane Cove's Mayor Condemns Ferry Co.'s Schemes

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 7

Sydney Ferry Company has submitted for the consideration of the Lane Cove and Hunter's Hill Councils three schemes for the operation…

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Veteran Shire Councillor. Presentation to Councillor Cook

The Propeller · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 4

At a large gathering assembled at the Sutherland School of Arts on December 22 Councillor R. W. Cook was presented with a gold watch and a…

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Council Elections. Socialisation Dangers. To-morrow's Issues

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 4

The municipal elections for the County of Cumberland and the town of Camden to-morrow are the most important, from the ratepayers' standpoint, which have taken place…

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Candidates for To-morrow's Municipal Elections. the Franchise. Virtually Adult Suffrage

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 9

Only those persons whose names appear on the municipal rolls will be entitled to vote at to-morrow's local government elections. What is virtually adult suffrage will operate, for all…

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Municipal Elections. Randwick. Four Parties in the Field

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 3

There are thirty-three candidates representing four parties in the municipal contest at Randwick—Progressive, Lang plan, People's, and "Three Best Men." The last-named…

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Rockdale Municipal Elections

The St George Call · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 5

Messrs. Blakeman, Board and McGuire, candidates for Scarborough Ward. Rockdale Municipal E[?]lections, emphatically deny that any of its…

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Municipal Elections

The Propeller · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 3

To the Editor of "The Propeller." Sir, -- Permit me to bring before the electors the importance of casting their votes at the triennial municipal…

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Municipal Elections. Where to Vote on Saturday Names of Candidates

The Propeller · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 3

This Saturday's municipal elections in the County of Cumberland will probably show a much smaller poll compared with previous occasions. The…

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Municipal Methods. To the Editor of "The Propeller."

The Propeller · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 6

Sir, -- I think the time is ripe for a protest against the way in which Kogarah Council is carrying out work in Middle Ward, especially around South…

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Labor Women Candidates Helpers Needed Municipal Poll

The Labor Daily · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 8

"MANY times in the past I have appealed to the Labor women, and in particular to those who are members of the Women's Central…

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Greater Sydney. "Outrageous Scheme." Criticism by Alderman Jennings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 9

Speaking at Randwick on Thursday night, Alderman J. T. Jennings, M.P., who is a candidate for re-election for West Ward, made an attack on the Greater Sydney Bill, now before…

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Council Elections This

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 3

The shire and municipal elections, postponed from December. 5th, will be held this Saturday, 2nd January, wit[?] the County of Cumberland. Voting…

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Vote To-day. Council Elections. Citizen v. Political Control

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 9

Polling for the municipal and shire council elections in the County of Cumberland and in Camden takes place to-day. The great issue for the electors is whether…

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Curb on Lang Loan Council Will Act Must Pay Way Early Meeting Planned Melbourne

The Sun · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 7

IN view of the serious financial position of some States, Mr. Lyons proposes to call a meeting of the…

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Municipal Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 10

In the Annandale election, the Progressive party candidates—Messrs. Boyd, Douglas. Francis, Hogan, Howe, McLaughlin, McDonald, Johnston, Marshall, Service, Smith, and…

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To-day's Municipal Elections. Balmain. Keen Contest Expected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 10

Balmain municipality has been governed during the past three years by a council composed of five Labour aldermen and seven anti-Socialist aldermen. There are 35…

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Citizens, To-day You Make or Mar--think Vital Municipal Elections Labor Confident of Good Victory Many Parties with a Single Policy Above All, Vote Early!

The Labor Daily · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 5

In 66 Local Government areas, electors will to-day have the opportunity of electing their new councils. There are…

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Veteran Alderman. 45 Years' Continuous Service

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 10

Mr. William Graham, who was returned on Saturday as an alderman to the Darlington Municipal Council, will, in February, have completed 45 years' consecutive service as an…

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Ryde Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 2

The Mayor presided at the commencement of the meeting, but as he had premised to officiate at the presentation of prizes at North Ryde School, he asked…

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