Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

3,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 195

Municipal Insurance Premiums. Narrabri

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 10

At a meeting of the Narrabri Council it was decided to co-operate with the East Maitland Council in seeking a reduction in fire insurance premiums. Alderman Walker said that…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Ugly Resentment Expressed At The Treachery Of T. B. Country Men Make Bitter Denunciation Charges of Sabotage Against A.W.U. Officials Strong Words Alliance with Nats. in Council Source of Wonder Leeton

The Labor Daily · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 5

CHARGES of sabotage made against A.W.U. officials by deputations of workers and unemployed at Griffith and Leeton, led to…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

At Lord Mayor's Reception

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 11

SOME CHOSE TEA, AND OTHERS.--An intimate study at the Lord Mayor's reception yesterday at the Town Hall to the delegates of the Associated Chambers of Commerce. (L. to R.): Messrs. R. W. 'Knox (Melbourne), J. Maitland Paxton (Sydney), and W. N. Hedges (Perth)…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Paddington Council. Finances

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 13

Alderman Curotta asked the Mayor at last night's meeting of the Paddington Council what would be the position if loan money could not be obtained…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Ratepayers to Work for Council. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 10

Kyeamba Shire Council, finding the burden of paying award rates to its staff unbearable, has decided to dismiss one gang of maintenance men each month and to allow…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Police Spies at Paddington Council to Protest to Minister

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 7

Charges that police spies were irritating law-abiding business men of Paddington were made at last night's Paddington Council, which…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

All Depends on Leg. Council Must Finalise Three Measures

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 6

WHETHER the State Parliament will be able to adjourn this week for the Bridge and Easter Celebrations until the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Gas Cos. Don't Like Price Cut K.Cs. Engaged to Argue at Bar of Leg. Council Govt.'s Bill

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 5

THE crux the opposition of the gas companies to the provisions of the Gas and Electricity Bill, which has for its object the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

NO. 1 Jury Causes. (Before Mr. Justice Davidson.) Action Against Council. Carden and others v Council of Municipality of Ku-ring-gai

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 7

This action is part heard…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

City Council. Easter Recess

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 10

The last meeting of the City Council before the Easter recess was held yesterday. The next meeting of the committees will be held on April 4, and will be followed by a…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Accountancy and Secretarial Advisory Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 15

To promote and foster the interests of the accountancy and secretarial professions, the Accountancy and Secretarial Advisory Council has been formed, the organisations…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Late Leg. Council Sitting To-night

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 5

THE Vice-President stated in the Upper House last night that owing to obstruction of the Arbitration Bill…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Legislative Council. Ministry of Transport Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 17

The Ministry of Transport Bill, which provides for the amalgamation of the various transport services under a Ministry of Transport, was strongly criticised at the second…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Greetings from the Other Capital Cities of the Commonwealth The Lord Mayor of Melbourne

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 34

I take the opportunity of congratulating the people of our sister State on the occasion of the opening of their great and historic bridge. It is the earnest wish of the citizens of Melbourne…

Continued on Trove, page 34 →

District Court. (Before Judge Armstrong.) Gardener and Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 7

William J. Samways, gardener, of Prince's Highway, Sylvania, sought to recover from the Council of the Shire of Sutherland £100 damages. Plaintiff alleged that the council,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Home Duties for Jewish Women? Council Juniors' Brisk Debate

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 4

SHOULD the Jewish woman prefer home duties to a career? According to the audience, which heard the Sydney and Victorian…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Coal Supply City Council Tenders Orders for 126,000 Tons

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 1

Tenders for coal supply for a period of six months commencing April 1 were yesterday accepted by the city Council as follow:--…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Greetings from the Other Capital Cities of the Commonwealth The messages on this page were received from the Lord Mayors of Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and the Mayor of Hobart. The editor of the "Sydney Mail" suggested a "few sentences of greeting goodwill, and encouragement," adding, "Such a message will be very welcome in this period of stress." The Lord Mayor of Melbourne

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 34

I take the opportunity of congratulating the people of our sister State on the occasion of the opening of their great and historic bridge. It is the earnest wish of the citizens of Melbourne…

Continued on Trove, page 34 →

Newcastle Construction The Official Organ of the Newcastle Branch of the Master Builders’ Association of New South Wales. Newcastle News Newcastle Council Hannell Street Crossing

Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 10

The Secretary of the Main Roads Board submitted a scheme at the last meeting of the Newcastle Council for the elimination of the Hannell Street railway crossing…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Upper House: If Privy Council Finds for Lang Life of Parliament Could Be Made Indefinite Overwhelming Lang Majority As Dictators Reviving Old Bills Precedent Set by Early Government

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 1

STATE PARLIAMENT WILL ADJOURN AT THE END OF THIS WEEK IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF UNCERTAINTY UNPARALLELED IN THE HISTORY OF N.S.W…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →