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Council & local affairs, 1932

3,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 195

Auburn-lidcombe News White Way May Go Labor Alderman Defends Ex-Mayor Atkinson Attacks Cheetham

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 3

Appearing in the new role of defender of ex-Mayor Briggs at the Auburn Council on Monday, Alderman Atkinson asserted that the old council did right in taking over control of the Auburn White Way. "You condemn Briggs and the old council in connection with this matter,…

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Labor Aldermen Oppose Reduction in Rates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 3

The unusual spectacle of Labor aldermen strongly opposing a reduction in rates was witness at Auburn Council on Monday. Notwithstanding their…

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Congratulations for Alderman Fairfield School Worker

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 7

"It is an honor to the association," said President Don. Campbell, congratulating the secretary (Alderman de Hoghton) on his election to the council, at…

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His Admission How Grouping Helped Lidcombe Aldermen

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 3

"But for the grouping system not many of us would have been returned at the last election," said Alderman Dewar at the last meeting of Lidcombe…

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Sunshine Fair Holroyd Methodists Mayor Opens

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 15

Gally-colored streamers like rays of sunshine, and brightly-decorated stalls, made a pretty spectacle of Holroyd Town Hall…

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Alderman Grant Refused a Hearing. Exciting Meeting at Coff's Harbour. Grafton, Wednesday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 9

At an uproarious meeting to-night in the main street of Coff's Harbour Alderman Donald Grant, M.L.C., endeavoured for an hour to address a crowd of between 1500 and…

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Economies in Blacktown Shire (To the Editor.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 4

Sir,—Recent editions of your journal have contained letters from residents of the Blacktown shire attacking their councillors for a recent appointment in the…

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Junee Council Retrenchment. Junee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 10

After protracted discussion, the municipal council decided to ration the maintenance staff and also to apply to the Court for power to ration the clerical staff…

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Park Vandals Council Offers Reward

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

In response to a request from Colquhoun Park committee, Granville Council on Tuesday evening agreed to erect a notice board offering £5…

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Crippled Children. Annual Meeting of Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 3

To conform with the constitution, the central council of the Women's Auxiliary of the New South Wales Society for Crippled Children held its annual meeting yesterday. The…

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Respite Needed Council's Repayments "Making Things Easier"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

Alderman Fielding at Granville Council meeting on Tuesday evening moved: "That with a view to reducing the sum now…

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Light Wanted Council Says It Is Railway Job

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

The Rosehill branch of the A.T.P. forwarded a letter to Granville Council on Tuesday evening from the Secretary for…

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League Council. Note to Japan. London, Feb. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 9

The League Council's Note to Japan reminds her of the responsibility of membershin of the League and peimanent membership of the Council. While recognising…

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Southern District News "Making Himself Smart" Ferguson and Wood Council Sidelight

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 7

A little brush between Alderman Hughie Ferguson and Alderman Wood momentarily brightened proceedings at Holroyd Council on Tuesday…

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Granville District News Cut for Health Officer Council's Economy "Award Rate Is Only the Minimum"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

The question of a reduction of the salary and car allowance of Mr. T. Bleasdale, health inspector of Granville, was the subject of a…

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Straight Challenge To Japan's Good Faith League's Council Wants Promises Honored Commons Hear of Slain Sailors Australia's Danger Kept in Mind London

The Sun · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 1

Very challenging and frank, though couched in friendly arid diplomatic language as from twelve nations to another friendly Power, is the Note addressed to Japan by the Council of the League of…

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Aldermen Entertain Campaigners’ Social

South Sydney Sentinel · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 5

The Mayor and Aldermen of the Waterloo Council on Saturday, 6th in entertained a large crowd of supporters in the Town Hall in recognition of their…

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For Unemployed Alderman's Scheme

The Sun · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 7

It is understood that Alderman Power, of the Alexandria Council, has approached the A.C.C. for a lease of its ground for six months…

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Mascot’s New Mayor

South Sydney Sentinel · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

The many friends of ex-Alderman Loveridge will be pleased to know that one of his life's ambitions has been attained, in that his son. Alderman Arthur…

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City Rate Lord Mayor Plans Reduction

The Sun · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 8

Reduction of the proposed new city rate from 412d to 412d, is favored by the Lord Mayor (Alderman Walder)…

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