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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

3,889 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 195

Nepean Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 March 1932 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of Nepean Shire Council held on 10th inst., there were present:—Cr. J.R. McManus (President), and Councillors Blaikic,…

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The Bridge. Mayor's Presentation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 March 1932 · page 12

Alderman A. N. Campbell, Mayor of Leichhardt, has presented to the Leichhardt Councll a large framed photograph of the Harbour Bridge, to be hung in the council chambers…

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Penrith Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 March 1932 · page 6

A special meeting of Penrith Council was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. L. Markham), and Aldermen A…

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A Relic of 1841. Sydney's First Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 March 1932 · page 8

At the intersection of Oxford and Dowling streets. Paddington, in front of the new Olympic Picture Theatre, there stands a neat from pillar erected as a ward boundary…

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April Fools' Day Meeting of The New Guard Council of Action De Groot Tactics Further Samples We May Expect Three More Petitions

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 26 March 1932 · page 4

THE De Groot incident at the opening of the Sydney Harbor Bridge has whetted the public appetite for…

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Mayor's Relief Fund Is Formed Alderman Lamb's Warning Labor Men Clash

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 3

Although Alderman Lamb issued a warning that it would probably lead to the disruption of the Citizens' Relief Committee, Auburn Council, at the…

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Hospital Effort Aldermen Praise Young Organiser

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 7

Organising a charity dance, Mr. J. Hannan. Queen-street Auburn, raised £7.8/- for each of the local hospitals. Expressing thanks for the reduced…

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Ryde Municipal Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 9

A full attendance if alderman dealt with a heavy business paper at the regular meeting last Wednesday evening. According to the amount of £1558/6/2…

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For Mayor's Relief Fund

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 2

To assist the Mayor's Relief Fund, Mrs. George Hawkins, William-street, is organising a classical concert in the Granville Town Hall on Sunday, April…

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Ex-Alderman George Gollan Business Man's Meteoric Success

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 13

Entering the lists for the United Australian party selection for the State goal of Parramatta is Mr. George C. Gollan, one time Mayor of Auburn, and one of…

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Tributes for Coleman Holroyd Alderman's Praise "Services to the Community"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 10

A tribute to the ex-Federal member for Reid, Mr. Perey Coleman, was paid by Alderman Pitt—himself an election, worker…

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NO. 1 Jury Causes. (Before Mr. Justice Davidson.) Actions Against Council. Carden v Council of Municipality of Kuring[?]ga[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 6

His Honor found for the defendant council in these actions, which were brought by a father (A. V. Carden) and two sons (K. V. Carden and E. de B. Carden) against the…

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Federal Jersey Council

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 7

THE Federal Council of the Australasian Jersey Herd Society has re-elected the following officers:—Mr. J. [?] president! Messrs, W. Woodmason and G…

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Baulkham Hills Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 6

All of the councillors were present at the meeting of the council on 29th inst., but both of the engineers were absent— Mr. Wagner still on the sick list and Mr…

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Diocesan Council Meeting

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 22
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A meeting of the Diocesan Consultors will take place at St. Mary's Cathedral Presbytery next Wednesday, April 6, at ll a.m…

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Federal Guernsey Council

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 7

METHODS and charges by the various State Governments in testing purebred cows were discussed at a meeting of the Federal council of the Guernsey…

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Poles Might Fall Over Danger to Travellers Mayor Maunder's Statement

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 6

"There are poles all over the municipality that are a danger to everyone walking around, "You don't know when they're going to fall over on you"…

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Shire Rates Minister Will Allow Councils to Remit Interest

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 11

"Taxpayer" asks whether a land owner has to pay interest on overdue shire pates. Answer.—The Local Government Act definitely lays it down that interest at the…

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Naylor to Appeal to Privy Council

The Sun · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 7

Rufe Naylor has instructed Messrs. R. D. Meagher, Sproule and Co., to apply to the Privy Council for leave to appeal against the adverse decision…

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