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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

3,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 195

Council's Prosecutions "Aldermen Should Have a Say in the Matter"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 2

Alderman Porter, of Granville, is strongly of the opinion that all prosecutions launched by the council's officers should have the endorsement of the…

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New Aldermen Confidence and Congratulations

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 2

Granville School of Arts recently passed a vote of confidence with the new local aldermen and extended the institution's congratulations…

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Writ for Mayor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 7

As a sequel to occurrenced at the declaration of the poll at Cabra-Vale, a writ for slander is being served on the Mayor (Alderman Jacob Cook)…

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Shire Team

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 10

On winning the toss, Skipper Pye sent J. Stone and A. Watson in to bat against Ryde on a perfect wicket. The score had only reached 12 when…

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His Example Alderman Cuts Paspalum on Footpath

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 3

Paspalum grass between three and four feet high on the footpath in North-street was complained of by J. A. Thrupp in a letter to Auburn Council on Monday…

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How Money Goes. Shire and Municipal Finance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 8

A large number of councillors and aldermen flushed with success at the recent [?] tions have taken their seats at the Co[?] table for the first time. Many of them [?]…

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Dangerous Corner Did Alderman Porter Narrowly Escape a Spill?

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 2

"Alderman Porter nearly fell off his horse there one day," said Alderman Denley, of Granville on Tuesday evening, in…

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Diocesan Council Meeting

The Catholic Press · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 22

A meeting of the Diocesan Consultors will take place at St. Mary's Cathedral Presbytery, on next Tuesday, 26th inst., at 11 a.m…

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Cricket Notes Batting Stars of Last Saturday SHIRE

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 10

doubnt seven bowlers falling in create much impression. Just when the fieldsmen were settling down to the prospets…

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"Pansy" for West? Council Helps

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 6

"It is the worst service in these districts," said Alderman Lane at Holroyd Council on Tuesday, moving that an effort be made to have the Rogan's Hill…

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The Suburbs. Auburn Council's Position

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Auburn Council, the Mayor (Alderman Cheetham) reported that there was an enormous amount owing the council for rates…

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Increased Production. Dairy Council's Scheme

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 7

The Australian Dairy Council, in co-ordination with the Plant Food Advisory Committee, is endeavouring to increase the production of dairy products by encouraging…

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Council's Promise Reduction of Rates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 15

The present council at Ryde was elected upon a distinct promise to reduce the rates by one penny in the £. Previously the rate has been an inclusive one of 6d…

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City Council. Vice-Chairmen of Committees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 8

The first meeting of the City Council will be held this afternoon to elect vice-chairmen of the finance, works, electric[?]ty. and health committees…

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Southern District News Self-help at Liverpool Ex-Alderman Goodchild and His Vegetables "Keep You From Brooding"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 9

Meet a vigorous exponent of the great old gospel of self-help—ex-Alderman Jack Goodchild. You can see him hard at work in the…

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Loan Council and War Homes Melbourne

The Sun · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 14

Consideration of the Commonwealth Government's financial policy in relation to the forthcoming meeting of the Loan Council, and the…

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Council's Move Water Board and Meat Board Undertakings

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 2

On the recommendation of the town clerk (Mr. L. N. Sharp), Granville Council will make application to have the…

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Southern District News No Pound Holroyd Proposal Council Considering

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 7

A proposal by Alderman Forguson to suspend impounding activities for twelve months was defeated at Holroyd council on Tuesday…

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Questions by Loan Council Eastern Suburbs, Railway 'Hows' and 'Whys'

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 6

When, and if, the Loan Council is asked to issue bonds to finance the building of the Eastern Suburbs Railway by…

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This Queen City of the Southern Seas Time Ripe for Progress Lord Mayor Has Chance the Big Bridge

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 4

"THE construction of roads and other important items of municipal necessity all deserve the serious consideration of the council." IN these terms Sydney's new Lord Mayor briefly dismissed an aspect…

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