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Council & local affairs, 1932

3,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 33 of 195

Self Supporting Structures Council Divided in Opinion. Mayor’s. Casting Vote. Doll’s Point Baths Scheme

The St George Call · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 5

Bockdale Council was very divided last night when the natter of Baths at Doll’s Point was under discussion…

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Inverell District Council

The Land · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 16

A meeting of the Inverell District Council carried a resolution that the Federal Government be asked to continue the wheat bounty until the price of wheat is sufficient to pay…

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Cricket St. George v. Mosman. Shire

The St George Call · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 5

St. George were defeated by Mosman at Mosman Oval by 15 runs on the first innings. Mosman soon added the 19 runs required to put them in…

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The Mayor Has a Word The People’s Paper

South Sydney Sentinel · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 3

Once again we are to have our own local paper, and let me here express the wish that it has come to stay and that it will be an energetic and inspiring [?]…

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Waterloo Council Staff Volunteer Cut

South Sydney Sentinel · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 5

His worship the Mayor, Ald. S. P. Rouban, presided over the ordinary meeting of the Waterloo Council on Tuesday night, when an apology was tabled for…

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Council Staff Get No Salaries

The Labor Daily · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 4

Owing to the parlous financial plight of Cabra Vale Council, members of the staff have not received their salaries for six weeks. In…

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Brisbane Council. Reduction of Interest. BRISBANE

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

Following a test case instituted by the Brisbane City Council, in which a reduction of 1 per cent, was granted on bonds to the value of £55,200. held by the Queensland Trustees…

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F.s.a. Branch Meetings Condobolin District Council

The Land · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 16

The Condobolin District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was informed hy the Lands Department, at its last meeting, that the request that the Crown should pay…

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WORK and Dole Council Meets Unemployed. Liverpool Problem

The Biz · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 5

A special meeting, convened by the Mayor (Aid. T. Bratehell) was held in the Town Liverpool, on Wednesday night, when about…

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Government Again Defeated Reverses on Arbitration Bill in Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 7

The Arbitration Bill was the cause of more Government defeats in the Upper House last night, amendments to the measure being carried with the assistance of the Federal Labor Group…

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Police Force. Subject to Arbitration. Amendment to Bill. Passed by Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 9

Members of the police force will be brought within the scope of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Bill as a result of an amendment moved late last night by Mr. Concannon,…

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Government Meets Defeat on Arbitration Clauses Bill Is Slashed by Leg. Council

The Sun · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 9

THE Government was defeated on five vital amendments to the Arbitration Bill during an 11-hour debate in the Upper House, which ended at 3.30 this morning. Public galleries were crowded when the clause…

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State Parliament. Supply Debate in the Assembly, Arbitration Bill in the Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 8

Full of vigour, encouraged by the crowded galleries—and probably also by the presence of the microphones—the Legislative Assembly resumed the Supply debate yesterday…

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Nepean Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 6

The President, Cr. J. D. McMan[?]s, presided at the last monthly meeting of Nepean Shire Council on 11th inst, when there were present:—Councillors…

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Blacktown Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of Blacktown Shire Council was held on Wednesday evening, when there were present:—The President (Cr. J. C. Page)…

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Shire Eating

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 1

THE general rate in Nepean Shire for 1932 is 2d in the £ u.c.v the same as last year's…

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Country News Merriwa Shire Finance. Mudgee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 14

The Merriwa Shire Council's finances are in a very satisfactory condition, according to the shire clerk's report. He stated that the cash surplus at the end of the year was…

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Inverell Council Economies Inverell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 14

A special meeting of the municipal [?] adopted a report by its auditors, ad[?] economy in overhead expenses. The [?]port recommended the dismissal of one maleclerk…

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Legislative Council. All-night Sitting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 17

The Legislative Council, which met at 4.30 p.m. on Thursday, sat until 3.30 o'clock yesterday morning debating in committee the Arbitration Amendment Bill. The…

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Safety First National Council's Campaign in New South Wales

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 27 February 1932 · page 3

The National Safety Council of Australia, which operates extensively in Victoria, is extending its activities to New South Wales. Mr. R. S. Forbes, secretary…

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