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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

3,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 195

Ermington and Rydalmere Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 5

The Mayor has not yet succeeded in shaking off the attack of lumbago from which he was suffering a fortnight ago. He was not able to attend the meeting on…

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Kept Promises Mayor Cheetham on "What We Have Done"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 3

"Already we've given effect to a number of our election promises," said the Mayor (Alderman Cheetham) replaying to a welcome at the last meeting of the…

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Food Relief Application to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 13

In connection with the premises made available by the council for the issue of good relief at Parramatta, the Department of Labor and Industry informed…

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Legislative Council. Winning Bets Tax

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 10

Mr. J. F. O'Regan moved the adjournment of the House to discuss, as a matter of urgency, the need for the repeal of the Winning Bets Tax Act, 1930. Mr. O'Regan said…

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Water Shortage Board's Reply to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 1

Blacktown Council recently informed the Water Board that complaints had been received regarding the shortage of water in various portions of the shire…

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Hibernian Notes. No. 3 Divisional Council

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 26

A very pleasant function was held in the School Hall, Darlinghurst, on Thursday, 11th inst., when the annual social and presentation of the Merit…

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Tit-Bits From Cabra-Vale Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 15

A notification was received from the Department of Local Government that in future the Main Roads Act will be administered by the Colonial Treasurer…

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Privy Council Appeal Victorian Resents Federal Move

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Classing it as "another illustration of the Commonwealth interfering in a matter which is entirely one for decision…

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ARBITRATION. Government Defeated. Vital Amendment Rejected by Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 9

The Government was defeated last night on the first of its vital amendments to the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Bill. A motion for the…

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City Council. Sitting Ends at Dawn. Rating Vote Adjourned

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 13

Aldermen of the City Council wearily left the Town Hall just before dawn broke yesterday. They had just completed a marathon sitting, the longest since the council was…

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Night Out in Council City Estimates Slashed Way for Cuts

The Labor Daily · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 6

ROUND about 3 o'clock yesterday morning after a continuous sitting extending over eleven hours, members of the City Council were…

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Upper House Appeal. Federal Intervention in Privy Council. Victorian Criticism. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 8

The decision of the Federal Cabinet to brief Mr. W. K. Fullagar, who is in England, to make application on behalf of the Commonwealth Government for leave to intervene in…

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Arbitration by the Grace of Mr. Higgins! Bill Mutilated In Council Single Commissioner Principle Goes by the Board Macdonell Hse. Clique Again Are Wreckers Grayndler Sop to A.W.U.

The Labor Daily · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 5

ALTHOUGH the Government is determined to push the Arbitration Bill through the Legislative Council it was made clear in last night's debate that the workers will get only so much of its provisions as Mr. J. F. Higgins, secretary of the T.B. caucus, and his colleagues are prepared to allow…

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City Council. Necessity for Increased Rate. Lord Mayor's Address

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 10

In reviewing the financial position of the City Council yesterday for the purpose of showing members of the Millions Club that an increase in the city rate was essential if…

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Berry Alderman's Death. Berry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 10

The death has occurred of Alderman Denis O'Keefe, 64, of Jasper's Brush, Berry. He took a keen interest in public affairs, and was past president of the Berry Agricultural…

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Trees Over River a Nuisance Trip for Aldermen

The Biz · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 8

H. Allison complained to CabraVale Council on Monday night that trees overhanging the banks of Prospect Greek between Carramar and…

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[?] INQUIRY Fixed For Monday Ex-alderman to Be Notified

South Sydney Sentinel · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 5

At the meeting of the Waterloo Council on Tuesday night, when a letter was received from Mr. R. J. Love, chairman of the New South Wales Hospitals…

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Kogarah Council

The Propeller · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 6

At Monday night's meeting of Kogarah Council the Town Clerk (Mr. Leighton) reported that the total outstanding rates and sanitary fees up to…

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Council Clippings

South Sydney Sentinel · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 3

Mascot Council Chambers, Tuesday 17, The Meeting was lively and snappy throughout, Ald. L’Estrange full of amendments and amiability, and Aid…

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Legislative Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 13

The Legislative Council debated amendments to the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Bill. A report of the debate appears in another column…

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