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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

3,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 195

Municipal and Shire

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 13

lane Cove batted first on a good wicket and knocked up a respectable total of 198. Ryan proved the best of the Cumberland bowlers, and secured 4 for…

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A Flood-lighted City Aldermen Suggest New Scheme

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 6

A flood-lit city and every suburb illuminated by "White Ways" is the aim of the Electricity Committee of the City Council, which yesterday…

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Recognising Ex-mayor Wilson's Services

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 3

At a largely attended meeting of Lidcombe citizens, it was decided to ask the Mayor to call a public meeting to consider the most fitting method of…

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For State Selection Alderman L. A. Simpson of Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 7

Alderman L. A. Simpson, in response to a large number of electors, has promised to submit his name as a U.A.P. candidate for selection at the next State…

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Art Exhibition Opened by Lord Mayor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 5

The Lord Mayor (Alderman S.Walder) opened the Royal Art Society's exhibition of cabinet-sized pictures at the galleries of W. Rubery Bennett, 324 George-stieet, yesterday…

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Year After Year People Who Won't Pay "List Astounded Some Aldermen"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 9

"This council has prosecuted People who haven't had a penny. while others with plenty of money have been let off. I…

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"UNFAIR" Mayor's Attack on Candidate Mr. Moodie Indignant

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 3

"Mayor Cheetham said the other day that all the candidates were working in harmony, with one another. All I can say is that it's a pity some of the…

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Will Lease Council's Shops

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 13

Messrs. Hadfield and Sons wrote to Parramatta Council on Monday evening asking if the council would lease six shops in the baths building…

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City Council. Floodlighting Charges

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 8

The electricity committee of the City Council decided yesterday to call for a scheme from the electricity department with the object of encouraging floodlighting in the city…

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Legislative Council. Harbour Bridge Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 13

In the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon the Sydney Harbour Bridge Bill was read a third time and returned with an amendment to the Legislative Assembly for its…

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Junior Council Southern Football Proposal

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 7

That he had [?] to form a Junior Council to deal with all matte concerning junior clubs was stated the president of the Southern Districts…

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Council Staff Rationing Before Dismissals

The Sun · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 17

"The City Council is going to endeavor to avoid further dismissals. If necessary, employees will be rationed," said the Lord Mayor…

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Western District News Items "An Insult!" Says Mayor Queen Competition Breeze Wentworthville Contest

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 6

Bitterly describing it as an insult to himself, the Mayor (Alderman Maunder) at Wentworthville Rate-payers' Association last night strongly…

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Safety Against Shocks Council Will Test Electricity

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 7

Householders who have fears regarding the reliability of their electrical installations can, in future, have them tested by an officer of the…

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Ponies in Park Council Turns Down Request

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 14

"We should not allow people to graze stock there," exclaimed Alderman Prudames at Parramatta Council meeting on…

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Overdue Rates Parramatta Council Takes Legal Action

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 1

In the Small Debts Court at Parramatta yesterday the Parramatta Municipal Council proceeded against three persons for the recovery or overdue…

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Loan Council and N.S.W. Mr. Lang's Statement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 10

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the deputy-leader of the Opposition (Mr. Stevens) asked the Premier whether it was a fact that the Government had made an application to…

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His Problem Why Fairfield Man Didn't ask Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 7

To break the law—or go with his family to Lidecombe camp—such was the dileuma of a Fairfield unemployed man according…

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T.b. Still Voting with Nats. Arbitration Bill in Leg. Council

The Labor Daily · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 4

Bitter opposition met an attempt by the Vice-President of the Executive Council in the Upper House last night in delete…

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Granville District News Relief Depot May Be Closed Blow to Shopkeepers Petition to Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 2

The closing down of the relief depot at the Granville Town Hall appears likely, unless the council rescinds its resolution…

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